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    November 1, 2012
    Humane Society: rescued mares to be released to homes; prognosis poor for colt
    WILLMAR -- A spokesperson for the Humane Society of Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties said Thursday the prognosis for a rescued colt is "poor at best," while the two mares that were rescued were being released to homes on Thursday. According to Bobbie Bauman, director of operations,...
    newsNovember 1, 2012 - 1:51pm
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    October 29, 2012
    Neglected horses surrendered to Willmar, Minn., shelter; help sought with veterinary costs
    WILLMAR -- Three horses are in the care of the Humane Society of Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties after being surrendered over the weekend by their Kerkhoven owners. The two mares and one colt were suffering from neglect and in need of veterinary care, Steve Gardner, chairman of the...
    news / local / regionOctober 29, 2012 - 5:26pm
    September 27, 2012
    Parvovirus outbreak prompts animal shelter to cancel open house
    WILLMAR -- A recent outbreak of parvovirus disease in the Willmar area has prompted the Hawk Creek Animal Shelter to cancel an open house that was planned for Sunday. Shelter officials said they wanted to protect the health of the dogs and puppies at the shelter and also avoid the...
    news / localSeptember 27, 2012 - 12:00am
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    Council member opposes change to Willmar, Minn., animal ordinance
    WILLMAR -- Willmar City Council member Doug Reese says he opposes a proposed ordinance amendment that would set objective standards for residents wanting to care for or raise animals or fowl. The council has been debating the ordinance amendment for about a month in response to interest...
    news / localAugust 27, 2012 - 12:00am
    August 21, 2012
    Temple Grandin to headline animal science conference next month in Willmar, Minn.
    WILLMAR -- World renowned animal welfare expert Temple Grandin is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the Animal Science Conference and Venture Forum Sept.
    news / businessAugust 21, 2012 - 12:00am
    June 4, 2012
    New project of Willmar, Minn., shelter focuses on need for pet ID tags
    WILLMAR -- Pets with ID tags are more likely to be reunited with their owners -- and reunited sooner -- if they're ever lost. It's a message...
    news / localJune 4, 2012 - 12:00am
    February 20, 2012
    Local Humane Society seeks support at Save Our Tails fundraiser Friday in Willmar, Minn.
    WILLMAR -- Bobbie Bauman thinks the two small dogs were abandoned somewhere on First Street Northeast, near KWLM Radio on Foot Lake at the edge...
    news / localFebruary 20, 2012 - 12:00am
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    January 2, 2012
    Humane Society to give 'state of the shelter' report this week
    WILLMAR -- A "state of the shelter" report will be given at the annual meeting this week of the Humane Society of Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties. The...
    news / localJanuary 2, 2012 - 12:00am
    November 26, 2011
    'Stream it out': Grandin says animal ag should be more visible instead of secretive
    MINNEAPOLIS -- Animal agriculture should be more open about its methods and makes a mistake when it "circles the wagons and buttons down the stockade," says one of the nation's most recognizable authorities in animal care. "That's going to be very destructive," said Temple Grandin,...
    November 26, 2011 - 12:00am
    July 13, 2011
    Man pleads to animal cruelty, terroristic threats related to puppy shootings in rural Willmar, Minn.
    WILLMAR -- Terence Dale Schwartz, 58, of Willmar, pleaded guilty Monday to felony charges of animal cruelty and terroristic threats for an October 2009 incident that included shooting a litter of puppies and threatening a child with a gun at a rural Willmar residence. As part of...
    news / localJuly 13, 2011 - 12:00am
    April 11, 2011
    Making tracks
    news / localApril 11, 2011 - 12:00am
    February 26, 2011
    Mobile, low-cost spay-neuter service meets a need for many pet owners
    WILLMAR -- The patient was anesthetized, limbs lolling as Erin Richards and Lindsay Liles carried her to the back of the RV and hoisted her onto...
    news / localFebruary 26, 2011 - 12:00am
    November 24, 2010
    Video: HSUS report on abuse allegations at Willmar Poultry Co.
    Here is the video report from the Humane Society of the United States on its allegations of routine abuse and cruelty at Willmar Poultry Com...
    news / localNovember 24, 2010 - 12:52am
    Turkey abuse at Willmar hatchery is alleged by Humane Society
    WILLMAR -- An undercover investigation by the Humane Society of the United States has documented what the organization alleges is routine abuse...
    news / localNovember 24, 2010 - 12:00am
    November 23, 2010
    Update: HSUS makes allegations of abuses, cruelty at Willmar Poultry hatchery, WPC responds
    Updated 4:15 p.m.
    newsNovember 23, 2010 - 1:44pm
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