Pets

South Minneapolis resident Jolynn Dicke combines her love of animals and the arts. Read more about Local Artist Finds Her Calling in Pet Portraits

For our gardening and pets issue, Christine Utz of Magers & Quinn’s sales and outreach team offers book recommendations for those who want to learn more about permaculture and organic gardening, and for aspiring raisers of backyard chickens.

Gaia’s Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture by Toby Hemenway. Chelsea Green Publishing, 2009. Read more about Organic Gardening and Backyard Chickens: Book Picks from Magers & Quinn

You voted Lake Harriet Veterinary as a finalist for best vet. What makes their practice a great place for pets and people? Read more about One of City South's Best Vets Cares About You, Your Pet—and the Environment

Café Meow brings cat lovers and café-goers together. Read more about A Purrfect Coffee Break at Minneapolis' 1st Cat Cafe

With canine companions becoming an ever more important part of people’s lives, doggie daycares are a growing enterprise. We spoke with the owners of three local doggie daycares and learned about what makes their dog and human customers love them. Read more about Where Puppies Play

You may have passed the charming brick building on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown many times. Or maybe you’re a loyal customer at Urban Tails Pet Supply. No matter what, if you’re a Minneapolis pet owner, I can’t imagine a much better place to get wonderful  supplies for your furry friend this holiday season.
  Read more about Urban Tails Pet Supply is Stocked with Perfect Pet Gifts

Thirteen-year-old Zelda spends her days watching deer in the yard and going on walks with her family. This St. Louis Park resident is a golden retriever-terrier mix who is not a trained acting dog. In fact, neither Zelda nor her partner and friend Olive were trained in any way for the roles they were given. Then again, how does one train a dog to drive a car? Read more about Zelda at the Wheel

Let’s face it, cats definitely have minds of their own, and you’ll get mixed results at best if you attempt to play fetch with your cat or try training her to come when you call. But if you have an opening in your home for a professional sunbather or fleece blanket-kneader, then go ahead, put a little catnip on your welcome mat and wait for a soft paw to come kneading—or, that is, knocking. Read more about City Cat Clinic is a Favorite Among SLP Cat-lovers

Bright lights, shiny decorations and lots of company can be stressful for your dog. Here are some tips to help make the holidays more joyful for both of you.

+If you’re leaving your dog behind, make boarding or doggy hotel reservations well in advance. If your facility offers doggy daycare, bring your pet a few times before your trip so he can get accustomed, and leave a few items that will remind him of home.

+Plan ahead for grooming; most shops fill up quickly before the holidays.

+Place candles out of tail’s reach! Read more about Jingle Dogs: Holiday Tips for Your Pooch

Dog-lovers, rejoice: We have a plethora of pet-friendly shops and businesses here in St. Louis Park. Before winter arrives for good, take your four-legged pals on an outing designed just for them.

Start your morning at Starbucks. While you can’t bring your pooch inside, there’s plenty of patio seating. Along with a latte or mocha for you, be sure to order a puppuccino for Fifi. Read more about Pooches in the Park