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Pet Of The Week

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Pet of the Week: Diesel is Darling Yellow Lab Puppy

He will need someone home much of the time to continue his training. He is crate trained and working on housetraining.

Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Dakota County animal rescues. Diesel is a darling, 12-week-old, yellow lab mix. He will likely top out around 40-45 pounds full grown.  He has had his first puppy shots, been dewormed, frontlined, and has a HomeAgain microchip.  Diesel is being fostered in Lakeville for a Happy Hound Rescue and is doing very well in his foster home. He will need someone home much of the time to continue his training. He is crate trained and working on housetraining. Please email happyhoundrescue@aol.com for more information on the adoption process. Thanks for considering a rescue dog.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Pet of the Week: Bud is a Loving Yellow Lab in Need of a Home

He is the perfect size, only 45 pounds, and will make an amazing family dog.

Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Dakota County animal rescues. Bud is a handsome, one-year-old, yellow lab who loves everyone he meets. He is the perfect size, only 45 pounds, and will make an amazing family dog. He is with a 501(c)3 rescue and has been neutered, vaccinated, heartworm tested and has a HomeAgain microchip.  He is wonderful with other dogs and has lived peacefully with cats. He adores kids of all ages.   Please email for more information on how to adopt or foster Bud at happyhoundrescue@aol.com.

Saturday, December 29, 2012

'Pet of the Week' Saved by Family 90 Minutes Before Euthanization

Daisy, a beagle-lab mix, got a last minute reprieve and a permanent home, with three children and three cats.

Follow Inver Grove Heights Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter Daisy the dog, a sweet-faced, beagle-lab mix, got a very special Christmas gift this year, and not a moment too soon.  On Dec. 9, Patch posted a story about a 9-month-old, floppy-eared, beagle-lab mix named Daisy who was looking for an adoptive home. Eagan resident Christine O’Wheeler saw the pictures, read about the pooch’s affection for kids and cats, and became instantly smitten. “I knew that I had to have Miss Daisy!” O’Wheeler wrote in an email. When she called Daisy’s foster mom, O’Wheeler learned that the dog was 90 minutes away from being euthanized. Today Daisy is happily situated in the O’Wheeler home, adding a canine element to a …

scott Hamline

1:49 pm on Sunday, December 30, 2012

someone got a nice presant for christmas a new life thank you to some nice people out there Merry Christmas and a second chance for the dog   more ›

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Pet of the Week: 'Foxy the Terrier' Adores People, Kids

Foxy adores all the people she meets and is very good with young kids.

Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Dakota County animal rescues. Foxy is an adorable little terrier mix who weighs in at 33 pounds. She adores all the people she meets and is very good with young kids. She just wants to be next to her person and cuddle up to whomever will pet her. Foxy sleeps right through the night either in a crate or tucked in with one of the kids. Foxy is house trained and is crate trained. She gets along with dogs of all sizes and loves chasing squirrels and other creatures in the fenced yard. She does get along with cats too as there are several in her foster home. Foxy does require a fenced yard and would be great with a stay at home mom …

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Pet of the Week: Ellie Loves Walks and Older Dogs

Ellie is a 2-year-old red lab mix who came to rescue with newborn puppies.

Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Dakota County animal rescues. Ellie is a 2-year-old red lab mix who came to rescue with newborn puppies. The puppies have since been adopted, but she is looking for a home of her own. She's very gentle and prefers to play with other gentle or older dogs. She listens very well and is dependably housetrained. She is spayed and fully vetted. Ellie would love a fenced yard or a home with someone who enjoys going for walks. Her adoption fee is $300. She currently weighs 54 pounds. Ellie is currently being fostered in Lakeville and would love a home of her own. For more information, please visit us on our website at www.…

Monday, November 5, 2012

Pet of the Week: 'Bingo' Prize is a Cuddle-Puppy Who Loves Your Lap

Bingo loves being next to people and his favorite spot to lay is on someone's lap.

Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Dakota County animal rescues. Bingo is a happy and friendly, 4-month-old, hound mix, puppy who would be a great addition to any family. He currently weighs 15 pounds and should top out at around 35 pounds full grown. He loves kids, dogs, and has met a few cats. He seems to get along with everyone. Bingo is crate trained, doing very well on housetraining, and is learning to walk on a leash. He loves being next to people and his favorite spot to lay is on someone's lap. Bingo likes to play with toys and go for walks. He needs someone around much of the day for his continued training.  He is neutered, current on vaccines, …

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Pet of the Week: Trick-or-Treat—But Ellie Prefers the Treats

Ellie is a 2-year-old red lab mix who came into rescue with three newborn puppies. The puppies have since found homes, but Ellie is still waiting.

Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Dakota County animal rescues. Ellie is ready to celebrate Halloween and would love a family of her own. She's a 2-year-old red lab mix who came into rescue with three newborn puppies.  The puppies have since found homes, but Ellie is still waiting. Ellie likes kids and other dogs and has lived with cats. She loves to go for walks and snuggle with whoever will pet her. Ellie has good house manners and is very laid back inside the house. She is kennel trained and housetrained. She has been microchipped, dewormed,vaccinated, and is scheduled for her spay this week. She will make a wonderful family dog. Ellie is being fostered in …

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Pet of the Week: Foxy Loves Cuddling, Hanging Out With Owner

Foxy is a terrier mix who weighs in at 34 pounds and is two years old. Her puppies also need a home.

Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Dakota County animal rescues. Foxy is an adorable little terrier mix who weighs in at 34 pounds and is two years old. She adores all the people she meets and is very good with young kids. She loves to snuggle up on the couch and is happiest when she is with someone. She would be a wonderful companion for someone home much of the time.   Foxy recently had her last litter of puppies—nine healthy little pups who are also looking for homes. Foxy is happy to be done with that and is now spayed and looking for her own home. She just wants to be next to her person and cuddle up to whoever will pet her. Foxy sleeps right through the …

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Pet(s) of the Week: Nine Terrier/Lab Puppies Up for Adoption

Happy Hound Rescue in Lakeville rescued Foxy, a terrier/lab mix who gave birth to nine cute puppies that are now up for adoption.

Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Dakota County animal rescues. Foxy, a 35 pound terrier/lab mix, was rescued from the shelter while pregnant. She gave birth to 9 beautiful puppies who are all looking for homes. There are 5 girls and 4 boys available for adoption.  We think dad many have been a pomeranian mix because the pups are fuzzy with curly tails. The puppies have been handled by kids daily, and are used to other dogs and cats as well. They have all been dewormed several times, had their first shots, and have been microchipped.  Foxy and her puppies are being fostered in Lakeville through Happy Hound Rescue. Please visit the website for further …

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