Pets

Calling young pet lovers: The Animal Humane Society is a great place to get your furry fix. Read more about Animal Humane Society Seeks Kids and Teens to Volunteer

Show your dogs just how much you love them by whipping up some homemade dog treats. Read more about Throw Your Dogs a Bone with These Homemade Treats

A New Leash Dog Training launched in January 2018. Read more about Young Entrepreneurs Team Up for A New Leash Dog Training Business

Raising puppies to become assistance dogs. Read more about From Playful Puppies to Canine Companions

Books

News of the World by Paulette Jiles opens on a rainy evening in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1870. Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd reads from national and international newspapers to a crowded room. People pay a dime for the chance to listen to stories about the Arctic, India, and Chicago. After the reading, a freight hauler approaches Captain Kidd. Read more about Books, Sips and Pet Tips for September

Walker Methodist Care Suites in Edina hosts regular playgroups for dogs provided by Fresh Air Training. Dogs must be less than 20 pounds to participate; however, your bigger dog can come if it could use some encouragement. Please make sure your pet’s vaccinations are up to date. If you’re interested in participating often, ask about a participation pass: $90 for 10 playgroups, $160 for 20 playgroups and $210 for 30 playgroups. This is a terrific opportunity for dogs to get out for a safe and enjoyable playtime experience. Read more about Puppy Playtime

Edina residents love their dogs, and love to keep them by their side. Last October, the City of Edina passed an ordinance allowing dogs on restaurant patios. This does not force businesses to adhere to a dog-friendly environment; it simply puts in place health and safety regulations in the event that they choose to allow dogs. The city was aware of Edina’s love for pets, and therefore put this ordinance into action to better keep pets and people safe in public spaces. Read more about New City Ordinance Allows Dogs on Restaurant Patios

Since July 2013, Chuck & Don’s has teamed up with Minnesota’s Spay Neuter Assistance Program (MN SNAP) to ensure that all pets receive the medical care they need for the best quality of life. Once a month, MN SNAP parks a mobile unit at a Chuck & Don’s location. Pet owners can drop off their pets at Chuck & Don’s for appointments beginning at 8 a.m. on scheduled days. From there, veterinarians bring the pets out to the mobile unit to be neutered, spayed or vaccinated. This is an in-and-out process that allows pets to be picked up by 4 p.m. the same day. Read more about A Pet-Friendly Partnership

Even better than watching Internet dog videos is seeing your dog(s) have playful outdoor experiences. Six years ago, Edina established its first off-leash dog park in Van Valkenburg Park. And the city’s four-legged friends aren’t the only ones that appreciate this outdoor freedom.

Animal control officer Tim Hunter patrols the city’s two established off-leash parks: Van Valkenburg Park (open year-round) and Strauchauer Park (open seasonally). Read more about Edina’s Off-Leash Dog Parks are a Puppy Paradise