Cute female puppy ‘Chloey’ found near Woodmont Library needs new home!

Des Moines Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson tells us that “this cute girl was found at the Woodmont Library on Pacific Highway South, and a citizen saved her from being hit by vehicles.... [Read more]

Des Moines to Pay $50,000 in attorney’s fees for shooting of Rosie the Dog

by Ralph Nichols After almost two and a half agonizing years, the case of Rosie the Newfoundland is finally closed. U.S. District Court Judge James Robart has ordered the City of Des Moines to pay $50,000... [Read more]

Des Moines Animal Control Officer’s Dog ‘Willow’ takes ‘Best in Show’

Des Moines’ Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson – or should we say her dog Willow – took “Best in Show” Feb. 16 at the United Kennel Club’s recent Gun Dog Group competition... [Read more]

The Case of Rosie the Newfoundland Ending with $51,000 Civil Settlement

The heartbreaking saga of Rosie the Newfoundland is almost over. Bellingham-based animal rights attorney Adam Karp announced Feb. 20 that the City of Des Moines and two police officers responsible for killing Rosie have offered to settle…

GOOD NEWS: Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppy Finds New Home!

Des Moines Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson shares this good news regarding a Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy that was found recently: “This cute Chesapeake Bay Retriever X Labrador Retriever... [Read more]

UPDATE: Black Lab ‘Raley,’ Last Seen on 26th Place Near HCC, has been FOUND!

UPDATE: Within minutes of us posting this, we were informed that this missing Black Lab has been FOUND! “Jan Magnuson received a call from a gal that found her,” said Cassie Swan. PREVIOUSLY: Cassie... [Read more]

UPDATE: ‘Dickens’ the Dog has been Adopted, and is now Known as ‘Scruffy’!

UPDATE 9/6/12: Remember ‘Dickens,’ the cute dog found roaming around Des Moines’ North Hill with no ID? (we first posted bout him on Aug. 21) Well we’ve got good news – Des Moines... [Read more]

Will YOU Adopt this Friendly Dog? He’s ‘Cute as the Dickens’

Des Moines Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson wants our Readers to consider adopting ‘Dickens’ (pictured above), found roaming around North Hill with no ID. “This friendly guy... [Read more]

$600,000 Claim Filed Against City for Shooting Death of Rosie the Dog

Charles and Deidre Wright at a memorial for their dog, Rosie. by Ralph Nichols A civil claim totaling $600,000 has been filed by the owners of Rosie the Newfoundland for the Nov. 7, 2010, shooting death... [Read more]

LOST: ‘Lilly,’ 2-Year Old Black Female Dog, Last Seen Near S. 220th & 6th Ave S.

Des Moines Parks, Recreation and Senior Services Director Patrice Thorell wants our Readers to be on the lookout for “Lilly,” her daughter’s 2-year old, all black dog, pictured below: Patrice... [Read more]

Tips for a Safe 4th of July for Your Pets

It’s almost time for fireworks (in some cases they’re already happening), and the Humane Society released its annual “Tips for a Safe 4th of July for Your Pets“: Leave them at home There... [Read more]

PHOTO: Des Moines Animal Control Officer Helps Some Ducklings

You know your animals are in good hands when this kind of thing happens – Des Moines Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson was driving by the Green River Thursday, when she happened upon a Momma... [Read more]

LOST DOG: ‘Ruby,’ a Female Pit, Missing Since Last Saturday in Normandy Park

‘Ruby,’ a female pit bull, has been missing from the Normandy Park area since Saturday, April 7: If you’ve seen her, please call Leonard at 206-459-1182. Tweet Read More →

UPDATE: Snohomish Co. Judge Dismisses Appeal in Death of Rosie

by Ralph Nichols Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Richard T. Okrent Friday (March 9) dismissed an appeal to bring criminal charges against the two Des Moines Police officers who killed Rosie the Newfoundland. Rosie... [Read more]

Appeal in Case of Rosie the Newfoundland to be Heard Friday in Snohomish Court

by Ralph Nichols Superior Court Judge Richard T. Okrent will hear the continuation of an appeal in the case of Rosie the Newfoundland at 1 p.m. Friday (March 9) at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett. Rosie... [Read more]

UPDATE: ‘Licorice,’ a female Lab/Husky, FINDS forever home, thanks to us!

UPDATE 3/6/12: According to Des Moines Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson, on Tuesday (March 6): Sweet “Licorice” has gone into her wonderful new home!  Thanks to everyone for helping... [Read more]

UPDATE: ‘Chili Pepper,’ A Dog Found Near The Marina, FINDS A Forever Home!

UPDATE FEB. 14th: Jan Magnuson, Master Animal Control Officer for the Des Moines Police Department, sends us this good Valentine’s Day news: Great News – Chili Pepper is now with his wonderful... [Read more]

UPDATE: Owner Reunited With Dog Found On 1st Ave South!

UPDATE 11/29/11: Photographer David Sharpe tells us that the dog he found Monday (Nov. 28) has been reunited with its owners! PREVIOUSLY: Photographer David Sharpe found the dog pictured above Monday... [Read more]

UPDATE: Cute Miniature Schnauzer ‘Nigel’ Finds A New Home!

UPDATE 11/29/11: Des Moines Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson updates us that “Nigel,” the cute Miniature Schnauzer that was up for adoption, has found a new home! Here’s what... [Read more]

UPDATE: ‘Punkin’ The Orange Cat Is Thankful That He Found A Home!

UPDATE 11/23/11: Des Moines Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson alerted us that ‘Punkin,’ the orange cat that was up for adoption, has found a new home! “Thanks to everyone for spreading... [Read more]