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Feed Fido well: Locavore movement goes to the dogs

By Meredeth Barzen, Sidewalk Dog

There’s no denying that the locavore movement is alive and kicking in the Twin Cities. Minnesota-harvested wild rice? A delicacy. Rainbow kale grown in your backyard raised-bed vegetable garden? Even better. Wild hen-of-the-woods mushrooms you noticed while walking the dog? Just be sure you properly ID them before feasting. But why should people have all the fun?

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Advice from a Pro: Is your dog ready for winter-weather walks?

By Sarah Smith, Sidewalk Dog

Sure, it may not feel like it, but winter is here. And with the season comes a blizzard of fresh considerations. When is it too cold to walk the dog? Does Spot need a coat for daily strolls? Is eating snow the same as drinking water? Guest blogger Sarah Smith of Paws N Motion chimes in with seasoned words of wisdom about safer, healthier wintertime walks with your pooch.

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Oh give me a home: Local groups unite in the Leech Lake Legacy

By Meredeth Barzen, Sidewalk Dog

Last April, when Karen Good of Red Lake Rosie’s Rescue sent an email to local animal groups detailing the grim circumstances Leech Lake dogs faced,

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Merry Cause-mas: Ethique Nouveau sources vegan gifts

By Meredeth Barzen, Sidewalk Dog

As the holiday season rolls around once again, it can only mean one thing: PRESENTS! Oh, and family, friends, caring, sharing, love, harmony, peace on Earth and good will toward men, yada, yada, yada … Did we mention presents?

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Chicks and dogs: The strong ones

By Nicole Wyatt, Sidewalk Dog

Carmella is so perfect (for me) I often forget I once failed fostering her five years ago after months of not wanting her.

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