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Randy Webster, a vet tech student from Motley, dries off the front end of Buddy as two other students dry the large animal's body Saturday during the Willmar Ridgewater College Vet Tech Chip 'n Dip event. Buddy is a 1½-year-old Mastiff belonging to Ralph and Mary Nesset of Willmar. Dogs of all sizes were washed, trimmed and micro-chipped during the event. (Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

I think I'm dripping a little

news / local / education / Ridgewater Mon, Oct 03, 2011 - 12:00am

Brooke Kompelien, left, and Lauren Dirkes, both kindergarten students at Kennedy Elementary School in Willmar, pat Emma the collie during a visit Thursday from the Humane Society of Kandiyohi County. Dogs and a cat visited as a special treat for Be Kind to Animals Week. (Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

news / local / education Fri, May 06, 2011 - 12:00am

Erin Richards talks Friday about the MnSNAP Spay Neuter Assistance Program's mobile surgery van, which was at the Hawk Creek Animal Shelter in Willmar. Tribune photos by Ron Adams

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 the surgery table. Dr.

news / local Sat, Feb 26, 2011 - 12:00am

Dr. Kathy Seifert, right, uses a photon resonator on Roxy, a golden retriever. The photon resonator is a light and sound frequency generator that uses the healing power of broad spectrum radio wave harmonics. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Veterinary chiropractic, acupuncture bring relief for ailing pets

Nido has issues. The 4-year-old yellow Lab is allergic to "just about everything," said his owner, Ruth Christenson. "We had to really struggle to find food he could eat." His...

news / local Mon, Dec 06, 2010 - 12:00am

Oscar, a mixed-breed puppy, is held Tuesday by his owner, Brenda Valenzuela, during a vaccination clinic at Regency East mobile home park. Hawk Creek Animal Shelter helped organize the community outreach clinic, which offered low-cost pet vaccinations at Willmar's mobile home parks. Tribune photo by Gary Miller

County Humane Society brings low-cost animal vaccination to neighborhood outreach clinics

Brenda Valenzuela clutched Oscar, her mixed-breed puppy, as she waited in line Tuesday evening at the Humane Society of Kandiyohi County's neighborhood pet vaccination clinic. Oscar let out a lengthy...

news / local Thu, May 06, 2010 - 12:00am

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Weather brings early return of pesky parasite

The early start of spring this year might be welcome, but along with it comes a less welcome annual visitor: ticks. Several sightings have already been reported of deer ticks,...

news / local Mon, Apr 19, 2010 - 12:00am

Veterinarian technician Sara Carlson, left, assists Dr. Rachel Bakeberg as they check over Coco Hastings in the surgery center of the newly built Appleton Veterinary Clinic. The recently opened clinic is designed for care of both large and small animals, and includes everything from a hydraulic tilt chute for large animals to segregated grooming and boarding centers for small animals. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny

Appleton-based veterinarian hard at work defying the trends

APPLETON -- The class of 2002 at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine numbered 76, and of that number, only eight intended to pursue practices involving large animals...

business Tue, Jan 05, 2010 - 12:00am

Kitty, a Shih Tzu, wears a sweater Saturday to stay warm during a walk with Charles Childs from Hawk Creek Animal Shelter in Willmar. The Humane Society of Kandiyohi County often sees an increase in phone calls about animal care at this time of year. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Bitter cold of recent winter weather can put outdoor pets, horses at risk

WILLMAR -- The two dogs at a rural Kandiyohi County home had access to shelter and appeared to be healthy, but their drinking water had frozen in the subzero temperatures...

news / local Mon, Jan 04, 2010 - 12:00am

Devin, a lab/terrier cross, strikes a pose Saturday morning with his modeling partner Nelda Sepulveda at the Rescues and Runways fashion show at the Kandi Mall in Willmar. The dog was one of six small dogs, who are available for adoption from the Humane Society of Kandiyohi County, featured in the show alongside models showing fall clothing styles from Maurices. (Tribune photoby Gretchen Schlosser)

That's a pretty puppy

news / local Mon, Sep 28, 2009 - 12:00am

Andrew Straub, 4, of New London, left, watches curiously Wednesday as his sister Allyson, 8, is introduced to "Adian the Corn Snake" during a story hour at Willmar Public Library. The event was the third in a series of pet-themed story hours with pets and critters provided by Black Dog Pets. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

My reptilian friend

news / local Thu, Sep 03, 2009 - 12:00am

Cadence Parker, 4, of Willmar meets Ellie, a 10-year-old macaw, during the Fur and Feathers event Wednesday at the Willmar Public Library. The friendly creature was supplied by Black Dog Pets, a pet store on South First Street in Willmar. The pet store will make reptiles available for the next library event, scheduled Sept. 2 for children between the ages of 4 and 8. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Greetings my winged friend

news / local Thu, Aug 27, 2009 - 12:00am

Stephanie Birk, 6, of Willmar, snuggles Wednesday with a black and white kitten during a pet-themed story hour at Willmar Public Library. Black Dog Pets, a pet shop located on South First Street in Willmar, had dogs and cats on hand for the program, which was established for children between the ages of 4 and 8. The local pet store will be at the library once again Wednesday and Sept. 2. For more information on the program, call the library at 235-3162. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

I don't want to let go

news / local Thu, Aug 20, 2009 - 12:00am

Almost home: Humane Society breaks ground for new shelter

WILLMAR -- The weather was damp and the construction site muddy, but enthusiasm was high Monday morning as the Humane Society of Kandiyohi County officially broke ground for a new...

news / local Tue, Jun 09, 2009 - 12:00am

Taya Mergott, left, and Carol Nelson, with the Humane Society of Kandiyohi County, assemble baskets Satur-day for the upcoming Save Our Tails fundraiser. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Humane Society to host event to raise awareness, funds for homeless animals

WILLMAR -- The year is still young, but already the staff at the Humane Society of Kandiyohi County has seen a sharp increase in the number of cats and dogs...

local / news Thu, Jan 29, 2009 - 12:00am

Letter: Saving an unwanted puppy

On his way home from work two weeks ago, my husband noticed a puppy chasing cars on the road. Concerned for the dog's safety, he stopped to check if he...

letters Wed, Dec 10, 2008 - 12:00am

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