Nonprofit offers animal visits to promote wellness and reduce stress. With their ultra-soft fur and adorably twitchy noses, it’s pretty hard to...
Pets
ROCT Outdoor Is off the Chain
A high school project pivots into a successful outdoor dog gear company. Entrepreneurship, a course offered at Plymouth’s Wayzata High School,...
Can Do Canines Pairs People With Pups
Nonprofit closes in on providing 900 assistance dogs for those in need. They say a dog is man’s best friend, but for Abby Peterson, having a dog is...
Camp Wobbly Cat Tips the Scales
A local foster supports felines with wobbly cat syndrome. If you’ve come across a video of wobbly cats during your social media scrolling lately,...
Photographer Shares Tips for Pup Portraits
Pawsh Photography focuses on pups’ personalities. Phoenix the pit bull had been in a terrible fight. The unprovoked battle on a South Dakota...
New Indoor Dog Park + Café Opening in Plymouth
Brew Park Plymouth allows dogs and their owners to play, connect and unwind. The influx of four-legged clients over COVID-19 made it apparent to...
To the Rescue
Plymouth pet rescue champions local pets. When French bulldog Hank first arrived at Maple Grove’s Pets Under Police Security (PUPS) animal holding...
Pooch Playdate
Take your pup out for a morning in the park. Summer is back—and with it comes fresh opportunities for you and your pooch to get out of the house,...
Before You Play Go Fetch, Tidy Up
While many of us have experienced the upshots of home organization, it can be similarly good for pets, too. Pets bring endless joy, comfort and...
Go Play Outside
Experts offer tips to keep pets safe at home and at the park. With many Minnesotans sticking closer to home during the pandemic, folks have been...
Meet the Plymouth-based Organization Helping to Save Pet Parrots
Wendy Stevens is president of parrothelp.com, which launched in 2010 and has been helping these beautiful birds ever since. Wendy Stevens is...
How to Pick the Perfect Name for Your Puppy
Say goodbye to Fido and Spot—in name only. Finding the perfect name for your puppy can be tough. Mary R. Burch, Ph.D., a certified animal...
Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society Saves Lovable Pets
The Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society offers support to adopters and rescues rabbits. Mary Althaus fell in love with rabbits about 17 years ago....
Plymouth Dog Parks Offer a Place Where Dogs Can Be Dogs
Plymouth dog parks help humans and their dogs make connections. There’s nothing like the face of a dog running free. The grin that says sweet...
Doggy Day Care at Camp Bow Wow
Camp Bow Wow celebrates its 10th anniversary in Plymouth. Josh Kruse was living in Iowa when his college friend Nick Netley asked him to move to...