Wednesday, December 19, 2012
With pet ownership on the rise, more than half of pet owners are buying gifts for their pets this year.
Don’t forget your pets this holiday season. According to a survey by AP-Petside.com, more than half of American pet owners will buy gifts for their pets this holiday season, spending an average of $46 on their animals. And with pet ownership at its highest level in two decades, at 72.9 million, according to the American Pet Products Association’s (APPA) 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey, chances are you are searching for a gift for your furry or feathered family member. AP-Petside.com says 68 percent of pets getting gifts will receive a toy, with 45 percent getting food or another treat, 8 percent getting new bedding, 6 percent clothing, 3 percent a leash, collar or harness, and 3 percent new grooming products. Follow Richfield Patch on…
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Daisy was found as a stray and is looking for a new home.
Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Pet Haven of Minnesota. Every two weeks, Richfield Petco partners with Pet Haven of Minnesota for adoption events for dogs and cats that need new homes. This week's Richfield Patch Pet of the Week is Daisy: Daisy is a small Miniature Pinscher from Spencer, Iowa, who was brought to People for Pets after being found as a stray. Daisy has the heart-warming personality that would be hard for any family to part with. Daisy is approximately 2-3 years old, is good with dogs, and showed encouraging behavior during testing with cats and children while at Pet Haven. She is smart as a whip- maybe smarter! As she knows to go to her kennel …
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Maddie needs a new home.
Editor's note: This is a new weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Pet Haven of Minnesota. Every two weeks, Richfield Petco partners with Pet Haven of Minnesota for adoption events for dogs and cats that need new homes. This week's Richfield Patch Pet of the Week is Maddie: Maddie is a 2-3-year-old Toy Fox Terrier/Rat Terrier mix, who comes from an abusive home and was rescued in southern Minnesota. Because of her less-than-ideal circumstances, Maddie was timid around other animals at first during her shelter stay. But after entering foster care and a little time warming up to her new surroundings, it became clear that Maddie is a truly loving and eager-to-please animal. Maddie loves …
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Armondo was found wandering the streets and needs a new home.
Editor's note: This is a new weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Pet Haven of Minnesota. Every two weeks, Richfield Petco partners with Pet Haven of Minnesota for adoption events for dogs and cats that need new homes. This week's Richfield Patch Pet of the Week is Armondo: Armondo is a Pitbull Terrier/American Staffordshire mix, who was found with his littermate wandering the streets of Brooklyn Park. After being recovered by local police, the owner of both dogs was contacted, although he refused to claim the animals. Instead, Armondo is currently living with a supportive foster family and is doing tremendous. Armondo gets along well with other dogs, including his older, more laid-back …
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Mia was found wandering near a highway in 2010 and needs a new home.
Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Pet Haven of Minnesota. Every two weeks, Richfield Petco partners with Pet Haven of Minnesota for adoption events for dogs and cats that need new homes. This week's Richfield Patch Pet of the Week is Mia: Mia is a 6-year old Beagle who was found wandering near a highway in 2010. She is currently with a Pet Haven foster home, where she lives with another large breed dog and three adults. She is great with dogs, cats and children, but has had some stressful scenarios that caused her anxiety. But with those conditions in the past, Mia has thrived in her current environment. Mia enjoys lounging, staying close to family, and a brisk…
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Chuck is perfect for someone looking for a laid-back companion.
Editor's note: This is a new weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Pet Haven of Minnesota. Every two weeks, Richfield Petco partners with Pet Haven of Minnesota for adoption events for dogs and cats that need new homes. This week's Richfield Patch Pet of the Week is Chuck: Chuck is an 8-year-old Norfolk Terrier Mix who was found on the side of the road near the Red Lake Reservation. Because of his precarious circumstances, Chuck needed some attentive care upon his arrival to Pet Haven. Chuck suffers from Lymes and Anaplasma, which are lifelong diseases but easily remedied with inexpensive antibiotics during occasional flare-ups. (For more information feel free to search this link: …
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Lucy is looking for a forever home.
Editor's note: This is a new weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Pet Haven of Minnesota. Every two weeks, Richfield Petco partners with Pet Haven of Minnesota for adoption events for dogs and cats that need new homes. This week's Richfield Patch Pet of the Week is Lucy: Lucy is a 3-year-old Treeing Walker Coonhound Mix who came to PetHaven from a 10-month layover in an Iowa shelter after her family surrendered her through no fault of her own. Lucy loves to amble along with her owner on brisk walks, enjoying the outdoors and the benefits of exercise (Lucy is 80lbs but should slim down to 65lbs; though she still looks stunning in any leash she wears). Lucy currently lives in a smaller home…
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Carter is a 4-year-old, Chesapeake Bay Retriever/English Springer Spaniel mix.
Editor's note: This is a new weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Pet Haven of Minnesota. Every two weeks, Richfield Petco partners with Pet Haven of Minnesota for adoption events for dogs and cats that need new homes. This week's Richfield Patch Pet of the Week is Carter: Carter is a 4-year-old Chesapeake Bay Retriever/English Springer Spaniel who was surrendered to the Martin County Humane Society by his owners. It isn’t clear as to why, but it’s certainly not on account of his looks. Carter is chocolate-colored and quite handsome. It does seem that his previous home lacked structure and training. But in a short time, Carter has already mastered potty training and crate training, and …
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Rumor is looking for a forever home.
Editor's note: This is a new weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Pet Haven of Minnesota. Every two weeks, Richfield Petco partners with Pet Haven of Minnesota for adoption events for dogs and cats that need new homes. This week's Richfield Patch Pet of the Week is, Rumor: Rumor was surrendered by her previous owners, through no fault of her own, to the Martin County Humane Society. After 2 months, she was brought up to the Twin Cities and is doing great in foster care with her foster brother who is a terrier mix. At an estimated age of 4 years old, Rumor loves soft treats and chewing on bones. She loves taking walks and snuggling on the couch. She is working on commands like sit and not …
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Rusty is a Labrador Retriever and Border Collie mix.
Editor's note: This is a new weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Pet Haven of Minnesota. Every two weeks, Richfield Petco partners with Pet Haven of Minnesota for adoption events for dogs and cats that need new homes. This week's Pet of the Week is Rusty: Eight-month-old Rusty was bought to a shelter in Fairmont, MN because his owners did not like how much attention he was paying to the infant in the family. He also lived with a 2-year-old and did great with her. Rusty is now living in the Twin Cities and is loving it. He loves playing with toys, people and going for walks – and loves the dog park. When he gets excited he jumps straight up with all four of his legs off the ground – …
Caitlin Burgess
8:38 pm on Sunday, December 9, 2012
I know! One of my best friends has a male min pin named Bruno. They could be twins! more ›