Pets – Food, Fashion, Fun

Pet Carbon Monoxide Safety Day

September 16, 2021Fun, Home & Garden, Pets, Today on TCL

We’ve heard about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning but did you know your pets are susceptible too? Sharon Cooksley from Kidde explains the signs and says it’s a great time to make sure your home is protected for all the members of your family. Signs of Poisoning in Pets: Deafness Coughing Seizures Disturbance in...

Barkitecture

September 14, 2021Fun, Pets, Today on TCL

In July, we introduced you to Bennett. He’s a 10-year old boy born with Spinabifida that was surprised with an incredible space by Joy Collaborative. They’re an organization where a team of designers, architects, builders and volunteers come together to create what’s called a Joy Room. The designers and builders are at it again but...

Ask the Pet Expert

July 30, 2021Fun, Pets, Today on TCL

Pet expert, Katie K9, answers your questions you have about your dogs.

Copilot Dog Outfitters

July 29, 2021Fun, Pets, Today on TCL

Kelli takes her dog, Penny, to Copilot Dog Outfitters in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis for a fashion show of sorts!

Homemade Dog Treats

July 27, 2021Fun, Pets, Today on TCL

Laurie Crowell from Golden Fig Fine Foods shows us how to make dog treats at home in these dog days of summer! Peanut Carrot Oaties 2/3 C old fashioned oats 1/2 C peanut butter (unsweetened) 6 TB applesauce (unsweetened) 1/4 C wheat bran 1 carrot shredded Mix together, flatten in bottom of muffin pans and refrigerate until set....

Dog Tech

July 26, 2021Christian Unser, Fun, Pets, Tech, Today on TCL

Our techxpert, Christian Unser shows us a few high tech products for your pooch. Products Featured: Halo Belt Dog Collar: Use code TCL30 for 30% off entire order Airtags Yeti Boomer 8 Dog Bowl Wickedbone Blink Mini camera

Golden Retriever Life

June 15, 2021Fun, Pets, Today on TCL

Ellie the Golden Retriever and her owner, Kevin Bubolz, are showing what life is like with a lovable furry friend. Golden Retriever Life on Tik Tok went viral last winter when they participated in the popular “Flip the Switch” challenge. Follow Kevin and Ellie on Tik Tok @GOLDENRetrieverLIFE.

Summer Weather with Pets and NutriSource

June 7, 2021Fun, Pets

Hot weather can take its toll on your dogs and their paws. We chatted with Susan Frink from the "Raising Your Paws" podcast about helping them beat the heat, and why NutriSource should be on their menu too!

Pet Landscapes

May 19, 2021Fun, Pets, Today on TCL

Pets, and especially dogs, can do a number on your landscaping. There are ways to help your pets and your outdoor spots live in harmony. The Managing Editor of Tiger Oak, Angela Johnson, shares the ideas from the articles on this in their community magazines. Click here for more information.

Weird Pet Behaviors Explained

April 29, 2021Fun, Pets, Today on TCL

Have you ever seen a cat get the zoomies and wondered what in the world is going on? Or perhaps you’ve seen a dog eating grass, or worse yet, something weird or downright disgusting. For pet owners, these behaviors can be confusing and even a little off-putting. Steve got together with pet expert Susan Frank to learn why our pets do such...

Adding a Second Dog to the Family

March 24, 2021Fun, Pets, Today on TCL

If you’re thinking of adding a second dog to your family, it can be one of the mose rewarding experiences watching them interact, but it can be challenging too at times. The host of Raising Your Paws podcast presented by Nutrisource Pet Foods, Susan Frank, gives some helpful tips to making this addition successful. For more information...

University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital: Meet Rocket

March 4, 2021Fun, Pets

If you are a dog owner, then you know what unconditional love is. Dogs are very intuitive and often know what you need, when you need it. That’s why service dogs in hospitals are so important. Just before the pandemic, Rocket joined the team at the U of M Masonic Children’s Hospital. Kelli chats with Rocket’s owner, Anna Dressel...

Ruff Start Rescue

March 4, 2021Featured, Fun, Pets

The huge winter storm that hit the state of Texas not only affected the people of the state, but the pets too. One Minnesota organization, Ruff Start Rescue, is working hard to find safe homes for the animals in need. Azure Davis, Ruff Start Rescue’s founder explains how you can help.

Feline Facts and Food

February 22, 2021Fun, Pets

Did you know that cats are believed to be the only mammals that don’t taste sweetness? Also, that their peripheral vision is much better than humans, and that they can jump up to six times their length? Susan from Nutrisource Pet Food has more feline facts and some info on feeding them.

Winter Pet Care

January 26, 2021Fun, Pets

While your furry friends may be better equipped to handle the colder temps, there are still some things we need to consider when keeping your dog safe in winter weather. The host of Raising your Paws podcast presented by Nutrisource Pet Foods, Susan Frank, has some tips. Nutrisource Pet Food is a local, 3-generation family owned Minnesota...

Exercising Your Pet in Winter

December 23, 2020Fun, Pets

With the colder weather, it’s a little harder to exercise our pets. Susan Frank, the host of Raising Your Paws podcast presented by Nutrisource Pet Foods, shares a different way you can wear your pet out. Nutrisource Pet Food is a local three-generation family owned business from Minnesota. NutriSource has a new treat manufacturing...

Pets and Holidays

November 17, 2020Fun, Pets

There are a lot of fun parts of having a puppy join in on the holiday festivities, but it can also be a dangerous time for them too. Susan Frank, host of Raising Your Paws podcast presented by Nutrisource Pet Foods, has some pet safety tips to pass on. Related: The Pet Poison Helpline 855-213-6680 Nutrisource Pet Treats

Advice for New Dog Owners

November 6, 2020Fun, Pets

Both Steve and Kelli recently added furry babies to their families. Steve welcomed a soft coated wheaten terrior named Rex and Kelli added Penny the miniature poodle to her mix. We call in the expert, Katie K9 to answer some of those puppy questions.

Secondhand Hope

November 6, 2020Featured, Fun, Pets

2020 has been a stressful year to say the least. Local animal rescue Secondhand Hounds is trying to alleviate some of that stress with their dogs. They bring their calmest, best behaved dogs to visit assisted living and care facilities to offer comfort and companionship to residents. The program is called, “Secondhand Hope.” Give...

Pumpkin Treats for Dogs & Cats

October 23, 2020Food, Fun, Other Food, Pets

Susan Frank with NutriSource shows how to make pumpkin treats for your dogs that they will love and are good for them too. PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 18 – 25 minutes TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes Ingredients 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats. (not the instant, quick, cooking kind). Reserve a little of the oat flour in a dish for...