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Looking for a furry friend? Visit AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport
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Foster or adopt a pup from AHeinz57 Pet Rescue
AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport joins Local 5 at Midday to introduce Linus, an adoptable "Australian shepherd mix".
Holidays
Paws & Pints hosts egg hunt for dogs
Today's holiday festivities weren't limited to people as Paws and Pints hosted an Easter egg hunt for dogs.
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Shelter Slumber Pawty raising money, awareness for shelter animals
Around 70 shelters are participating in the Shelter Slumber Pawty, with two of those located in central Iowa. Learn more at https://www.shelterslumberpawty.com/
Nation World
American Kennel Club reveals 10 most popular dog breeds
The United States' oldest dog registry has put out updated rankings for the 10 most popular dog breeds.
Pets
American Kennel Club reveals 10 most popular dog breeds
The United States' oldest dog registry has put out updated rankings for the 10 most popular dog breeds.
People
Des Moines man runs 60 miles in 2 days, raising money for charity
Jacob Huskisson doesn't exactly consider himself a runner, but every March, he does quite a bit of it for a good cause.
The Big Story
A reason behind the running: Des Moines man runs 60 miles for charity
For the past five years, during a special weekend in March, Jacob Huskisson completes the "5, 4, 48 Challenge": five miles, every four hours for 48 hours straight.
Heartwarming
Dog reunited with family after 16 months apart
A Pennsylvania family was reunited with their beloved Goldendoodle Bree after more than a year apart.
Local News
Puppy Bowl will feature five Iowa rescue dogs
This is the 12th year AHeinz57 has sent rescue dogs to the Puppy Bowl
Animals
'Rufferee' Dan Schachner previews 20th 'Puppy Bowl'
"Puppy Bowl XX" airs Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. ET on Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, TBS and truTV and streams simultaneously on Discovery+ and Max.
Crime
Ames Animal Shelter rescues 27 cats | Owner charged with animal neglect
The recovery efforts following this case have been a tremendous undertaking for the Ames Animal Shelter.
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