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Huskie, German shepherd mix puppies up for adoption at AHeinz57 Pet Rescue
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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 5 Politics+
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.
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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.
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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.
Pets
Bug spray with DEET is not safe to use on or around dogs
Using DEET bug spray on or around dogs could cause health problems, including vomiting, lack of coordination and seizures.
Pets
Animal Rescue League of Iowa holds successful 'Name Your Price' adoption event
Over the weekend, more than 100 animals went home with new families - but there are still many more that need homes.
Producer's Picks
Dogs available to foster, adopt at AHeinz 57 Pet Rescue & Transport
Amy Heinz shares how to know whether fostering or adopting is right for you, and how to find a dog that's perfect for your family.
Around Town
Want to foster an animal? Visit AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport
Dog foster parent Shawn Soetmelk joins Local 5 at Midday to discuss what fostering an animal is all about.
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Monkeying around: Meet Marmocet and Barbary, 2 puppies up for adoption at AHeinz
Visit AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport to adopt your furry friend.
Pets
West Des Moines firework display will again be hosted steps away from animal refuge
"It was awful last year to see the animals shaking and cowering in fear," said shelter director Britt Gagne.
Pets
Jake the parrot reunited with family
On Wednesday afternoon, Jake was found high up in a tree. After calls for help, his owner was able to retrieve the bird.
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