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08/29/2025

08/27/2025

Not dog related but people who love dogs usually care about other animals.
Let’s all help the birds migrate safely.

HEADS UP: Over 200,000,000 birds were in flight for the start of the annual Fall migration overnight! The colder than average weather has jumpstarted the migration. The eastern half of the United States was flooded with millions of nocturnal migrating birds detected on weather Doppler Radar overnight traveling south 15-20 mph at an altitude of 1,400-2,100 feet. This data is according to BirdCast.

Multiple varieties of Warblers along with American Redstart, Viero and Eastern Wood-Peewees among other species are on the move.

YOU CAN HELP — turn off your outdoor lights! Consider dimming or turning off unnecessary outdoor lights which can negatively impact natural nocturnal bird populations and migrations over the next few weeks. Light pollution can disorient, confuse and ultimately interfere or injure nocturnal birds.

08/20/2025

I stumbled upon this man a few nights ago when I could t sleep. 🤪 He plays for a lot of different animals and they all have amazing reactions. Warms my heart❣️

08/19/2025

The Minnesota State Fair starts this week and many fair-goers will be headed to the much adored crop art exhibit.

Tara Cantwell made this piece honoring Melissa and Mark Hortman and their dog Gilbert. She was hesitant on entering anything this year, but said after their killings she knew she had to do something.

“Knowing everything that the Hortmans contributed to Minnesota, I hope that they would be okay being celebrated and commemorated with art that’s really special and unique and beloved in our state,” she told MPR News.

📸 Courtesy photo.

08/18/2025

A lot of people ask me about whether they should give their companions Bully Sticks. This article gives you all the information you need to make the right decision for your pup.

Are bully sticks good or gross? Discover safety tips, vet advice, and the truth about what they're made of before you give one to your dog.

08/17/2025

Dogs often love a good scratch or pet, but make sure it's in the right spot! Use this helpful petting map to help determine where may or may not be a good spot to pet your furry friend. Remember, every dog is different, so not all of these will apply to your pup. 🐾

Read our blog to learn more about the best way to pet your pet: dpf.pet/how-to-pet-your-dog-or-cat

08/15/2025

Do you have extra time each week and love dogs? If so, The Retrievers need your help. We are an all volunteer team that helps families get their lost dogs back.

We are currently looking for:
FIRST RESPONDERS
AWARENESS COORDINATORS.

We are always looking for others but these two roles have the highest need right now.

If you can help the lost ones, please fill out an application! Details of each role are on our site.
https://www.theretrievers.org/join-the-team/

08/14/2025

A new emergency service a bit closer to home

More options for emergency veterinary care has been a big concern in Rochester, but pet owners will soon have a new place to go when those emergencies happen as the vet clinic, Allied Veterinary Emergency and Referral, is getting set to open up in the coming months.

08/14/2025

08/13/2025

Oh my goodness.... these darlings would make such great companions for someone!

08/07/2025