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Norman Could Be Your Doorman, Pet Of The Week From Animal Allies

Chris Allen — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:56:58 +0000

Every week we talk to Animal Allies to help get the word out on some of these great animals hoping to get them all adopted. Megen told us about Norman. I know that animals can’t talk but Norman must be able to type, here’s what he had to say. Please take me home with you! [...]

Watch These Farm Animals Being Very Rude — Daily Distraction

Staff Writer — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:20:54 +0000

[onescreen item="5029987"] We don’t know what’s gotten into these guys. Maybe some of them just aren’t cut out for life on the farm. And it’s not just pigs, who have a well-earned reputation for being rather unmannerly. Goats, horses, chickens, you name it—being polite gets tossed right out the window when there’s a bag of [...]

Time Is Winding Down To Go To Spring Camp With Animal Allies

Chris Allen — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:42:39 +0000

Animal facts, care and more. If your child is interested in animals this is a camp made for them. Animal Allies is letting people know this is the last chance to register, the classes are coming fast. This class is normally part of the Summer learning experience, but this year a special Spring session has [...]

Reminder, Not Much Time Left To Sign Your Child Up for Day Cam at Animal Allies

Chris Allen — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 06:54:11 +0000

If you kids enjoy working with Animals and want to learn more about working with them. Sign up now for Spring Break kids camp! There isn't much time left, So sign up now.

Watch These Monkeys Riding Around on Other Animals — Daily Distraction

Staff Writer — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:07:27 +0000

[onescreen item="5024235"] Monkeys can be troublemakers. They steal. They’re sloppy kissers. And if you’re another animal, one might just jump on your back and use you as a taxi. Now, it’s possible that some of the animals here are generous, willingly hauling these primates around. But not all of them. That one little pig clearly [...]

Friends Of Animals Annual Breakfast Fundraiser Is Coming February 16th

Steve Tanko — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:21:13 +0000

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a delicious breakfast and help out our Northland pets. The annual breakfast fundraiser for Friends Of Animals will happen Saturday, February 16th at the Cloquet VFW – from 8 to 11AM. Chef Jim Lind gives you your choice of a delicious omelet or a crispy waffle – served with [...]

Watch This Series of Goose Attacks — Daily Distraction

Staff Writer — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:12:18 +0000

[onescreen item="5011177"] Lions, for example, are highly territorial beasts; most people seem well aware of this. But as it turns out, geese will defend their turf as well—and quite aggressively at times. People and geese share much of the same land, and from time to time this will bring them into conflict. At least that’s [...]

Register Early For Kids Camps With Animal Allies

Chris Allen — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:13:25 +0000

What things can we do for shelter dogs and cats and our own animals at home to keep them busy, happy, healthy, out of trouble, and challenged? What steps does an animal go through from arrival to adoption? These and more questions are answered and fun new tricks for pets, and fun information make up a kids camp.

Last Day To Register for Paw de Deux For Lake Superior Zoo Benefit

Chris Allen — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:01:15 +0000

The Lake Superior Zoo is making great strides in getting back to what it was before the floods, and even become something new. When you hear the new plans, the Zoo is looking to make a name for itself again. To help further this plan, the Paw de Deux has come along to revitalize, renew, [...]

Animal Allies Feline Fury and Ellie, The Pet Of The Week

Chris Allen — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:57:42 +0000

On the phone with Anna from Animal Allies this morning and the talk of AA is cats. First we will start with Ellie the cat the pet of the week. Ellie is a beautiful dilute torbie cat. This darling cat came in with her kittens, they were all adopted so now it’s Ellies turn. The [...]

These 12 Baby Chicks Will Brighten Your Day

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:00:42 +0000

Warning: our obsession with baby animals is unstoppable. Can you honestly blame us, though? We're already suckers for anything fuzzy and adorable, but when it comes in a tiny version, we're just sucked in automatically. Remember miniature puppies or itty bitty kittens? Our point exactly.

Watch This Crow Try to Steal a Frying Pan — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:19:39 +0000

[onescreen item="4994628"] Now, you might wonder what exactly a crow even needs with a small frying pan, but then you’d be missing the whole point, wouldn’t you? What we have in this video is a crow who—for whatever reason—seems to really want the pan that this lady is holding. So the bird figures out that [...]

10 Guinea Pigs Wearing Funny Hats

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:30:32 +0000

It’s a little sad, but guinea pigs all-too-often get left out of the costuming mix. It’s understandable considering their small stature and the limited amount of miniature clothes available for cute rodents, but there’s no real excuse for us to overlook them so much. That’s why we’re here to give the little guys their 15 [...]

Man's Best Friend Shows Loyalty and Teaches Lesson, Stay Off Thin Ice

Chris Allen — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:19:37 +0000

For 30 minutes a 60 year old man was in frozen water, he had broken through the ice when he went to get the duck he shot. His faithful companion refused to leave him. Passers by called 911 and emergency responders finally got the man out of the water, but even though the man told [...]

Screaming Goats, a Maternal Koala and a Real Hangdog — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:40:22 +0000

[onescreen item="4992968"] Today we have a triple threat of irresistible video to distract you. First up is a pair of goats that don’t seem interesting in the typical “baaaaaa” you’d expect; they’d rather just yell at you. Next is a mama koala bear whose cub is a little scared of meeting her on that next [...]

Why Did The Turtle Cross The Road ? They Had A Death Wish, Shocking Look Into People's Dark Souls

Chris Allen — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:16:18 +0000

Clemson student Nathan Weaver, sought out to help turtles as they crossed the road. He wanted to know why, and how could he help them be safer. What he got was a shocking glimpse into the dark souls of people. What he did was put a rubber turtle on the highway to do research. What [...]

New Date For Art For Our Wildwoods Fundraiser To Be Held To Benefit Wildwoods Rehabilitation – Now Happening December 23rd

Steve Tanko — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:29:27 +0000

A postponement caused the date of the Art For Our Wildwoods fundraiser to be rescheduled. The new date for the event is Sunday, December 23rd! Help fund the preservation of wild animals in our Northland! A special fundraiser has been planned for Sunday, December 23rd at the Blue Lake Art Gallery. Called Art For Our [...]

Art For Our Wildwoods Fundraiser To Be Held To Benefit Wildwoods Rehabilitation

Steve Tanko — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:05:39 +0000

Help fund the preservation of wild animals in our Northland! A special fundraiser has been planned for Sunday, December 9th at the Blue Lake Art Gallery. Called Art For Our Wildwoods, the event will happen from 3 til 7 PM. Come enjoy snacks, hot coffee and cocoa, and take part in the appearances of three [...]

Do Apes Have Mid LIfe Crisis

Chris Allen — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:29:52 +0000

It turns out Apes have a mid life crisis just like humans. No, they don’t go and buy a car, but some do trade for a trophy Ape….if you will. This study could prove that this a evolutionary and not something that is society driven. Most humans, according to research, have happiness in their life [...]

Give To The Max Helps Lake Superior Zoo, See Trouble The Bear Wave [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:35:29 +0000

Give to the Max is a great way all of Minnesota can give to their favorite non-profit organizations. Like the Lake Superior Zoo, I was there to talk with Keely and Peter and other great people there about where the money goes. Here’s how it works… Click Here, and you will be brought to a [...]