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3 Things You Need to Get Right When Adopting a Cat For the First Time

There’s little question that cats make for excellent pets. Despite their prevailing reputation for mischief, they can be quite sweet—plus, they’re so cute that they can get away with anything....Read More>>

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Going Viral: An FeLV Story

Four years. 1,478 days, to be exact. That’s how long Alfonzo spent in rescue. Not because he was a naughty cat, or required a special, hard-to-find home. Alfonzo was a...Read More>>

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Training 101

Odds are your dog probably knows how to sit. Most dogs learn this simple command with relative ease, and oftentimes it’s the only command a lot of dogs know. You...Read More>>

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Feline Urinary Health

Especially in a state like Minnesota, the ability to use a litter box is a major appeal of cat ownership. There are no outdoor potty breaks in the middle of...Read More>>

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Pet Obesity Awareness

Since we haven’t met before, let me take a second to introduce myself. My name is Kelly and I work as a veterinary assistant at MetroPet Animal Hospital in Minneapolis....Read More>>

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What Happens When a Puppy Gets Parvo

Luna wasn’t acting like herself. She was lethargic, and when she came in from the April chill, she was shaking, even though she was inside where it was warm. Her...Read More>>

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Babies Having Babies: Taking Care of a Young, Pregnant Cat

Twin Cities Pet Rescue takes in animals locally and also from overflowing, high-kill shelters in Texas, where there aren’t enough rescues to fill the need. This is how we found...Read More>>

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Examining Hospice Foster Solomon

This is part one of an occasional series showing the medical care that goes into helping our dogs and cats. Dr. Kristen Harris, medical director of Twin Cities Pet Rescue,...Read More>>

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Repelling Fleas and Ticks

Spring in Minnesota is a beautiful time of year. After a long winter, your dogs (and some intrepid cats!) are finally able to get outside and enjoy the weather. But...Read More>>

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Finding the Right Home to Fit Your Canine Companion Needs

Cover photo via Pexels Younger people nowadays are waiting longer to get married and have kids to start a family. However, that doesn’t mean they are without companionship. According to...Read More>>