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Meet Finnley, Eau Claire's Corgi Pupfluencer!

Finnley the Corgi, often seen hanging out downtown, has 11,000 social media followers

Finnley the Corgi (@finnley.the.corgi) and his human Katie have been inseparable for six years, during which the duo has explored the Eau Claire area as well as lots of western Wisconsin and beyond. (In fact, they were just in Door County and even took a trip to Utah.) Katie started Finnley’s Instagram account “as just a way to share pictures with family and friends, and then it kind of grew into a lot more.” Now, Finnley has nearly 11,000 followers there ...

Oscar The Wheely Great Dog

since becoming caretakers of a dachshund with disabilities, my partner and I have become more of a team – and Oscar's our beloved mascot

With four years caring for a dog with disabilities under our belt, my partner and I have become pros at catering to our dog's needs and wants throughout any given day, like the ever-dutiful servants that we are. My dachshund, Oscar, has Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), a condition where his spine has multiple areas with significant calcification. Caring for Oscar entails a few different tasks than the usual...

GOT MOLD? Leave It To These Four-Legged Mold Detectives

Eau Claire-based Pawsitive Mold Detective uses its skills across the country to help indicate where pesky mold hides in homes and businesses

Pawsitive Mold Detective is owned and operated by local mother-son duo, Stephanie and Hunter Sorensen. They're the proud handlers of four-legged mold detectives, Acorn and Rip. Acorn is Stephanie's eight-and-a-half-year-old, 19-pound, cute-faced, brown-like-an-acorn-furred Border Terrier; Rip is Hunter's four-year-old, 88-pound, smiley-faced, light, tan-colored Chesapeake Bay Retriever. The dog duo aren't just wearing the uniform, either – they earned them. Both Acorn and Rip  underwent ...

'Every Animal Deserves Eden': New Eau Claire Rescue Supports At-Risk Animals

in its first seven months of official operations, Finding Eden Rescue has seen over 70 animals find their homes

That these dogs went from a kill list in Houston to arriving in Eau Claire less than two weeks later is a testament to the mission statement of Finding Eden Rescue. The nonprofit hopes for “a world where every animal experiences their own Eden — a life free from fear, hunger, abuse, and neglect, where they are safe, healed, cherished, and treated with dignity ...

A Tidy & Happy Home For Your Furry Friends

whether it's muddy paw prints or everyday messes, MaidPro provides comprehensive cleaning solutions

Home cleaning services should be more than just dusting and vacuuming on a regular basis. It’s the relationships staff build with their local clients that ensures comfort of every family member – including the furry ones. In Eau Claire, a vast majority of households served by MaidPro include one or many pets. This makes...

A 'SUNNY' STORY: Help Keep This Upcycled Pup In Eau Claire

Eau Claire Sculpture Tour continues campaign to raise $18k through holiday season

Let us introduce you to Sunny, many locals’ “favorite good boy” made entirely of recycled rubber tires, who's also one of the new art installations in this year’s Eau Claire Sculpture Tour. While he doesn’t bark or ask for walks around downtown, he does rely on one vital thing from residents: Some help to keep him right here in the Chippewa Valley. My guess is that we all have a “Sunny” in our life...

Local Comic Artist Channels Creative Talents To 'Sniffspot' For Dogs

Andrew Ritchie has created a private, interactive dog park rental in Eau Claire's north side – thanks to his latest illustration works

In Eau Claire and the broader Chippewa Valley, over a dozen Sniffspot private dog parks exist to offer pet owners safe exercise, training and recreation for their furry friends. This summer, a new Sniffspot location has popped up near Birch Street in town, where a local owner turned a vacant urban wild lot into a fully fenced, wooded haven for local pups. Owner Andrew Ritchie has experienced overwhelming...

WELCOME TO MY CRIB: Meet Snapper & Support His New Digs

one of Beaver Creek Reserve's ambassador animals, Snapper has outgrown more than one of his tanks over the years – and fundraising is ongoing for his new enclosure

Originally situated on 160 acres, BCR has tripled its site and expanded with indoor facilities, including an observatory, various lodging, the Citizen Science Center and the Nature Center. The latter serves as a welcome and information site for visitors; is host to BCR’s retail offerings; the Scheels Discovery Room; and, among other features, the nonprofit’s resident snapping turtle. The turtle, aptly named Snapper, is one of BCR’s oldest animal ambassadors ...

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