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MN Dog and Cat Breeder Bill Unlikely to Pass in 2013
Earlier this month when word got out that House Agriculture Policy Committee Chair Jeanne Poppe was refusing to grant the Minnesota Dog and Cat Breeder Regulation Bill (S.F. 36/H.F. 84) a hearing, Chuck Johnston of Minneapolis sent the following letter to committee members and gave us permission to share it here. Dear House Ag Committee Members, … Continue reading
TRAVEL SPECIAL | Dogs in Duluth: A Winter Pawspective
by Kramer, Sidewalk Dog contributor I needed a change of scenery; a change of paw. Perhaps a dog-friendly, wintertime woof-venture would be just the ticket. I convinced my parents that while everyone else was traveling to exotic locations for spring break, I just needed a quick trip out of town. After all, we had been … Continue reading
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SPEAK UP for Minnesota Dogs & Cats on February 19
Fact: There is no State law to license, inspect or regulate commercial dog and cat breeders in Minnesota, and as a result, Minnesota is home to some of the largest puppy mills in the nation. Fact: While many breeders in Minnesota act responsibly, there are those who keep dogs and cats in deplorable conditions and profit at … Continue reading
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Oh, Thank Dog: Antifreeze about to become less antipet
There are unfortunate necessities when it comes to winter in Minnesota, including making your car safe for driving in the elements. Until now, antifreeze and engine coolant puddles have posed a major threat to our dogs (human kids, too). Both products contain ethylene glycol (EG), a chemical that’s sweet and tasty to our furry friends, … Continue reading
Who Are Chuck & Don? Behind the pet food outlet …
By Meredeth Barzen It seems you can’t swing a Chuckit in this town without hitting a Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet—they’re everywhere. But have you ever driven past one and thought, ‘who the peanut butter biscuit are Chuck and Don?’ and, more importantly, ‘what are their dogs like?’ Chuck would be Charles Anderson, who … Continue reading
Gaga for Gichigami: Sadie the Wonderdoodle takes on the North Shore
By Meredeth Barzen One of the questions we get asked the most at Sidewalk Dog is “Where can I go when I want to get out of town with my dog?” That’s what prompted our recent Northwoods Getaways post, which offers six lovely local (as in Minnesota’s great Northwoods) spots to spend vacation time with … Continue reading
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