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Animals
ARL of Iowa rescues nearly 100 dogs from commercial breeding facility
Animals
ARL rescues nearly 100 dogs from puppy mill
The ARL said they want people looking for dogs to adopt and not shop.
Animals
ARL releases new info about latest rescue
The rescue said the dogs ranged from newborn puppies to pregnant dogs.
Producer's Picks
AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport has plenty of adoptable furry friends
Lori McClur with AHeinz encourages people to adopt older pets and get involved by adopting or fostering an animal.
Local Politics
Rep. Zach Nunn introduces new bills to protect dogs from unsafe breeding, puppy mills
Nunn introduced two bills aimed at protecting dogs as part of the larger farm bill: Goldie's Act and the Puppy Protection Act.
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Rep. Zach Nunn introduces new bills to protect dogs from unsafe breeding, puppy mills
Thirteen Iowa breeders and dealers made the Humane Society's 2023 "Horrible Hundred List", which documents 100 problematic puppy breeders and dealers in the U.S.
Animals
Adorable pets available for adoption at AHeinz57
AHeinz57 stops by Local 5 News Midday to show off some more cute pups.
Animals
ARL, Furry Friends Refuge dealing with overcrowding in shelters
If you’ve considered adding a furry friend to your family, shelters across Central Iowa are urging that now is the time to do so.
Animals
Local animal shelters struggle with overcrowding, look to community for support
If you’ve considered adding a furry friend to your family, shelters across Central Iowa are urging that now is the time to do so.
Producer's Picks
8-week lab mix puppies available for adoption at AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport
Linda Kirkman with AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport joins Local 5 at Midday to share which animals are still looking for their forever homes.
Producer's Picks
Paws and Pints celebrating 1 year birthday bash
Visit Paws and Pints for their One Year Birthday Bash on Saturday to see live music, furry friends and more. Tickets are $20 for non-members.
Nation World
Spotless arrival: Rare giraffe without coat pattern is born at Tennessee zoo
Along with asking the public to help pick a name for the animal, the zoo is also asking people to consider donating to conservation efforts.
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