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Competition Goes to the Dogs

Submitted by Mike Schram on Tuesday, August 30th, 12:36 am
Competition Goes to the Dogs

Top dogs will compete for "barking rights" at the annual Rochester Kennel Club Agility Trials.

The event -- which features more than 175 dogs of various breeds and their human handlers -- will be held at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds, 16th Street SE and Third Avenue SE, on September 3-5.

Dogs will be timed running through obstacles.

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Big Hogs for Small Dogs

Submitted by Mike Schram on Friday, August 12th, 12:35 am
Big Hogs for Small Dogs

Dog owners are getting ready to revv up their motorcycles for an annual fundraiser.

The second annual Big Hogs for Small Dogs ride takes place 12:30 p.m. Saturday, August 13.  The 150-mile ride begins and ends at Boomers Bar and Grill, 3737 20th Avenue NW, in Rochester.

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Big Hogs for Small Dogs

Submitted by Mike Schram on Friday, August 12th, 12:19 am
Big Hogs for Small Dogs

Dog owners are getting ready to revv up their motorcycles for an annual fundraiser.

The second annual Big Hogs for Small Dogs ride takes place 12:30 p.m. Saturday, August 13.  The 150-mile ride begins and ends at Boomers Bar and Grill, 3737 20th Avenue NW, in Rochester.

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Pet Lovers Run for their Lives

Submitted by Mike Schram on Tuesday, July 12th, 12:29 am
Pet Lovers Run for their Lives

Runners can hit the streets... while trying to provide good homes for abandoned pets.

Camp Companion's Run for their Lives takes place this Saturday, July 16.  The 5K run or walk starts at 8:30 a.m. at Silver Lake Park's East Shelter in Rochester.

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Super Pet Adoption

Submitted by Kit Cross on Tuesday, June 21st, 7:28 am
Super Pet Adoption

Whether you're looking for a curious cat, a daring dog or maybe even a furry ferret all are up for adoption this Saturday, June 25th.

The Rescued Animal Coalition of Southeast Minnesota is hosting a super animal adoption event at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds.

It is your chance to meet animals from more than 20 rescue groups across our area.

There will be more than 100 animals at the Horticulture Building from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will also include prizes, product vendors, demos and food for sale.

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Easter Biscuit Hunt

Submitted by James Wilcox, ABC 6 News Anchor
Friday, April 8th, 2011, 5:08pm
Easter Biscuit Hunt

Bring your k-9 companion to the Easter Biscuit Hunt at Rochester Feed and Country Store. The event is set for Saturday, April 23rd at 10:00 A.M. Bone Apetit Canine Bakery will have paw-fuls of hidden treats for dogs to sniff out. There will also be more than 500 eggs hidden with gifts inside. A prize will also be awarded to the best dressed k-9. Dress for the weather. This is an outdoor event.

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A Dog's Tale

Submitted by Mike Schram on Wednesday, April 6th, 12:01 am
A Dog's Tale

A dog which went from being abandoned to a star of the stage will be in Rochester for a paw-tograph signing of her book.

Ruby will attend a book signing event at 1:00 p.m. April 9 at the Barnes and Noble store in the Apache Mall.

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