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CBS News
2 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Stowaway cat survives 3-week trip from China to Minnesota in shipping container
A cat now calling Minnesota home has braved an international journey of survival and resilience. The people at Northwoods Humane Society in Wyoming, Minnesota, have taken to calling her Stowaway. "It's incredible," said Renee Rude, Northwoods' executive director. "It really is shocking that that happened." The cat was discovered in a shipping container in Oakdale that came all the way from China. Companion Animal Care and Control She isn't up for much attention or activity yet as she builds back her strength. "She's really scared," Rude said. "I can only imagine three weeks in a container without food or water. She must've been eating rodents and drinking condensation." Companion Animal Care and Control, an animal rescue serving Minnesota and Wisconsin, says she was "severely dehydrated and dangerously thin." They brought her to Northwoods, where Rude says she's been eating and drinking. "We don't want to stress her out, so we haven't been able to do an actual exam and assess her health, but she looks OK," she said. "We don't see any obvious injuries or illnesses or anything." The cat was on the move again Tuesday, headed to Pet Haven, a rescue in St. Paul where she has a foster home lined up. "They're going to be able to work with her and help her get to a point where she can trust people and feel comfortable around people," Rude said. "Ultimately, the goal is to find a family of her own and be adopted." Rude says the little cat is a testament to the outsize resilience of animals. "I look forward to hearing in a month's time or two months' time about the turnaround she makes," she said. A permanent name for the cat is still being decided.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Minnesota dog named 'Most Valuable Puppy' in 2025 Puppy Bowl
A Minnesota dog named Foxtrot was awarded the "Most Valuable Puppy" award on Sunday in this year's Puppy Bowl. The collie is from Pet Haven of Minnesota, a nonprofit rescue that's based in Minneapolis. The pup helped secure Team Fluff's 68-66 nailbiter against Team Ruff. The organization celebrated Foxtrot's performance in a Facebook post, saying they are "BEYOND psyched." Foxtrot showed off some fancy footwork during Sunday's contest, showing off his offensive skills. Foxtrot wasn't the only pup representing Minnesota on Sunday, as Potato competed on Team Fluff alongside Foxtrot in the win. Potato is also from Pet Haven of Minnesota. The annual event is broadcast on Animal Planet, featuring animal rescues across the United States. According to Pet Haven's website, the organization has helped rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs and cats since it was founded in 1952. You can check out more info here.
CBS News
10-02-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Foxtrot, rescue dog from Pet Haven in Minnesota, wins MVP of Puppy Bowl XXI
MINNEAPOLIS — While many watched the Chiefs and the Eagles battle in the Super Bowl, Minnesota had its own contenders in another bowl on Sunday. Foxtrot, a 16-week-old pup, wowed fans with speed and agility in the 21st annual Puppy Bowl. He even scored a touchdown and earned "Most Valuable Puppy" honors. Foxtrot's efforts helped lead Team Ruff in a close match with the opposing team, Team Fluff. He represented Pet Haven, a Minnesota rescue nonprofit, which said it was "BEYOND psyched" about the award. "This Collie boy played hard and it paid off!" Pet Haven said in a Facebook post. Foxtrot wasn't the only pup to participate in the bowl; Pet Haven's Potato played for Team Fluff, which ultimately won the game. Pet Haven is based in Minneapolis.
