Pets

Providing a safe haven (12/18/09)
People for Pets isn't only a refuge for the dogs and cats found sheltered there, it's also considered a safe, welcoming place by many of the volunteers and supporters who frequent it. ...

Residents can weigh in on pet cemetery issue (07/18/09)
It won't come to a vote, but residents who want a place of rest for their beloved pet will have a chance to be heard Monday. Members of the Spencer City Council will hold a pet cemetery public hearing as part of the regular meeting Monday night. A 5:15 p.m. public works committee hearing precedes the 6:30 p.m. council meeting at Spencer City Hall. The pet cemetery issue is early on the council agenda...

City signs off on police dog proposal (07/07/09)
Fundraising continues, but Spencer Police Chief Mark Lawson said the department is ready to take on a K-9, or law enforcement dog. The four-legged officer may be an available resource for the Spencer Police Department by fall, Lawson told the Spencer City Council at its meeting Monday night...

Board supports dog, bike park concepts (04/16/09)

Wine Tasting event to benefit People for Pets (03/27/09)
People for Pets, a non-profit animal shelter in Spencer, recently announced its Second Annual Wine Tasting Party at Bogenrief Studios in Spencer. The event has been set from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, April 26. In addition to wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres, the fundraiser will feature live music performed by Lakes area vocalist, Tammy Hamlin. ...

Elementary artists sought for AOG Dewey project (03/24/09)
Dewey Readmore Books, the library cat, has been a part of childhood trips to the Spencer Public Library for many years. Coordinators at Arts on Grand are hoping to have the children of Spencer and elsewhere create their own artwork to honor the memorable cat...

No more pets at Spencer Public Library (01/09/09)
Even though Spencer Public Library representatives have received numerous "offers, requests and inquiries" about hosting another potential resident library cat -- all of which have been turned down -- board members voted unanimously Thursday night to establish a "permanent prohibition against having pets in residence at the library."...

Holiday dangers for your pets (12/06/08)
As fun as the holiday season is for people, it can be highly dangerous for pets if proper precautions are not taken. Each year during the holidays, thousands of pets are seriously injured or become very ill. With the hustle and bustle of activity with the planning, shopping, cooking, baking, rushing to parties and hosting get-togethers that four-legged friends often take a back seat to holiday fun...

Follows gift allows dogs more room to roam (12/04/08)
People for Pets recently received a gift of $12,000 from Dr Bill and Kathy Follows. The money was given to People for Pets to use for a new fence, allowing for three very large play/exercise areas for the dogs. The new upgraded fence is safer for the dogs and allows more dogs to exercise at the same time and enjoy the outdoors. It has also made the back yard much more eye appealing as well...

People for Pets receives donation to purchase building (09/26/08)
People for Pets, a non-profit animal shelter and pet adoption center in Spencer, has received a $125,000 donation to purchase the building they had been renting. The donation was made by Steve Pearson and Lori Thomas of Spirit Lake. The donation was given in memory of Steve's sister, Maribeth Pearson, who loved all animals...

National writer wonders: Does 'Dewey' mark end of publishing's 'dog' days? (08/09/08)
Self-professed dog person Craig Wilson probably didn't believe the assignment when he heard it the first time, either. "One of the editors came over to my desk yesterday or the day before," Wilson said. "He'd gone to the meeting -- they have a monthly meeting that tells everybody all the cover stories for the month ahead -- so he said: 'So, you're going to Iowa to do a story on a cat that's dead.' I said 'yes, I kind of wish the cat was still alive.'"...

Committee to review vicious dog ordinance (08/05/08)
It's back to the drawing board….sort of. Spencer's City Council approved the second filing of a controversial dog ordinance which targets specific breeds of dogs with the intention of revisiting the matter in committee and returning with a further revised ordinance that would remove the breed specific language and incorporate strong accountability for irresponsible pet owners...

Briefs 6-4-08 (06/04/08)
All area women are invited to the "Let's Have Flowers" prayer connection at 10 a.m. today in the home of Bonnie Neisess, Treasure Village on Highway 86. It is a time of sharing and supporting each other with prayer and fellowship. Okoboji Women's Connection is a part of Stonecroft Ministries...

Briefs 6-3-08 (06/03/08)
All area women are invited to the "Let's Have Flowers" prayer connection at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4 in the home of Bonnie Neisess, Treasure Village on Highway 86. It is a time of sharing and supporting each other with prayer and fellowship. Okoboji Women's Connection is a part of Stonecroft Ministries...

Paws for the Cause (05/27/08)
Oneota Park in Spencer will be going to the dogs on Sunday, June 8. That afternoon, the Clay County Relay for Life "Out of the Blue" team is sponsoring a "Paws for the Cause" dog show. Open to participants and spectators of all ages, this first annual event is scheduled from 2 - 4 p.m., with registration to begin at 1:30 p.m...

City concerned about pet peeve (05/23/08)
Park users would like to avoid the stuff on their sneakers, the leftovers on their loafers and the foo-foo on their flip-flops. And many pet owners don't realize there's a potential fine for what gets left behind -- the Spencer city staff says it has taken a few calls about pet droppings at parks. The topic was brought up at a recent community park forum...

Pepper makes a new friend (05/06/08)
Doggie kisses. Can't beat them. At least that's what Shirley Tutt, a resident at Northshire, thought after getting a big, wet doggie kiss from Pepper - one of the many animals at the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa in Milford. The pets and their handlers paid a visit to both Northshire and St. ...

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