Puppa’s Pals

25/12/2024

Update: we are processing the couple of foster applications we have received but haven’t yet been able to move Alena. Please, if you’re able to foster Alena or a pet in a similarly urgent situation please complete our foster application form ASAP.

URGENT FOSTER NEEDED!

Update: Alena is currently safe at a temporary foster. But we are still looking for a more stable foster for her, and the rest of the pets we serve. Thank you, everyone!

Alena needs a foster home for the holidays! Can you be her Christmas Miracle?

Alena is not currently safe, and is at high risk of euthanasia if we can’t find a home by the end of the week.

Alena gets along well with dogs, cats, and people.

If you or anyone you know can help, PLEASE apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-hwW6T_VCbuxfrdraUXskXVwYU_mYFX_TeypmElTcgcuYhQ/viewform

17/12/2024

13/12/2024

The Crisis Fostering mission continues to spread! Take a look at this article from CNN Heroes, highlighting this year’s winner Stephen Knight and his Crisis Fostering program called Dogs Matter: Fostering Recovery. “Stephen Knight, who provides foster homes for dogs while their owners seek addiction treatment, is CNN’s Hero of the Year”

Congratulations Stephen!

07/12/2024

Let’s help Deb, the CHUM, and our neighbors out with some warm gloves, hats, socks, and coats this winter!

Not sure where to drop items off? Send us a message!

Chum is very low on gloves for our homeless. They need men’s and woman’s large. Please help if you can.
*We are sharing because Deb’s Facebook was hacked and she needs to spread the word. Please share.
*Duluth Animal Control has jackets for the homeless pets. 🩷

01/12/2024

Update: Foster Found!

We’ve got two feline friends in need of a warm place to stay for awhile until they can return to their family. Can you help them out?

If you’re interested, please complete our foster application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-hwW6T_VCbuxfrdraUXskXVwYU_mYFX_TeypmElTcgcuYhQ/viewform

28/11/2024

23/11/2024

Huge thanks go out to Feeding Furry Friends, Chewy, and Greater Good Charities for giving us access to pet food and supplies!

Today some of our volunteers were able to share our surplus with residents of a couple of Duluth’s subsidized housing apartment buildings.

15/11/2024

Bingo, reunited at last! A little different than our usual reunion story, this one has a fairytale ending! Huge thanks to Heart of a BorderCollie Rescue for helping us find his perfect forever home!

14/11/2024

Thank you to and for making it possible for us to distribute goods to fur families in need through the outreach and respite foster aspects of our program! We’ve also coordinated a drop off of pet food this week to ‘s outreach and food bank programs!

14/11/2024

We remember Erin Abramson, Jacob Nephew, Kathryn “Kat” Ramsland, and Oliver Nephew, the eighteenth, nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first confirmed victims of domestic violence homicide in Minnesota in 2024.

Erin, who worked for the City of Superior, is remembered as a passionate runner and generous friend. Jacob, her son, is remembered as a “talented academic and generous spirit” who was involved in skiing, music, environmental advocacy, knowledge bowl, and more.

Kathryn (“Kat”) was a professor in the Art Department at Lake Superior College who loved coffee, plants, and spending time with her son Oliver. Oliver loved his pets, his brother Jacob, and sweets. He established a Free Toy Library in his neighborhood for other children to have access to toys. Learn more here: https://www.vfmn.org/we-remember-2024

If you or someone you care about is experiencing violence or is afraid for your safety, our Advocates at Safe Haven are here to help 24/7 and can be reached at 218-728-6481. Mental wellness is important and support is available by calling 988.

08/11/2024

Four lives horrifically taken too soon, while the person responsible avoided justice by ending his own life.

Domestic violence is real. I’m certain at least one person you know is suffering through domestic violence, whether they’ve been able to tell anyone yet or not. Please, check in with your people. Times are changing and we all need to be able to lean on our community.

A heartfelt thank you to our first responders, police officers, DV supports, and justice system for doing everything you can to navigate broken systems that limit your ability to intervene.

11/8/24 Update:
The Duluth Police Department is releasing the names of the individuals involved in the tragic event that shook our community.

6000 block of Tacony Street:
47-year-old Duluth resident Erin Abramson and 15-year-old Duluth resident Jacob Nephew were located deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
4400 block of West 6th Street:
45-year-old Duluth resident Kathryn Nephew (Ramsland), 7-year-old Duluth resident Oliver Nephew were located deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The suspect, 46-year-old Duluth resident Anthony Nephew, was also located deceased from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims’ families, friends, and loved ones involved in this tragic event.
A press conference will occur at noon today, Friday, November 8, at the Public Safety Building (2030 N Arlington Ave, Duluth, MN 55811). It’ll be livestreamed on the Duluth Police Department’s page. Media is welcome to attend.

Update:
Initial investigation shows that a 47-year-old female and a juvenile were located deceased inside a residence in the 6000 block of Tacony Street with what appears to be multiple gunshot wounds.
A suspect was identified and officers set up a perimeter at his residence in the 4400 block of West 6th Street.
Officers made entry into the home and located a 45-year-old female and a juvenile deceased from what appears to be gunshot wounds. The suspect, a 46-year-old male, was also located deceased with what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Individuals were known to each other. There is no present threat to the community. Names won’t be released until next of kin are notified. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims’ families and loved ones involved in this tragic event.
This incident remains an active and ongoing investigation. A press conference is expected to be held tomorrow. More details will be released at a later time.

Original:
At approximately 2:10 p.m., Thursday, November 7, Duluth Police responded to a check welfare call in the 6000 block of Tacony Street. Upon arrival, Officers located two deceased individuals with gunshot wounds. This remains a very active and ongoing investigation. Once there is more information to provide, we will share it with the community.