WESTONKA ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Saturday's grand opening of Westonka Medical Hospital in Mound attracted dozens of dogs and cats, and their owners, vendors and their wares, and certified veterinary technicians and veterinarians to the new clinic, where orphaned pets are cared for by foster parents, and state of the industry surgical suites are open for business.

WESTONKA ANIMAL HOSPITAL

All aspects of a veterinary clinic were on display for dozens of visitors to the grand opening of Westonka Animal Hospital Saturday, July 27, in Mound. This bottle showed what Heartworms look like outside of their host.

WESTONKA ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Spice, a four year old Rat Terrier gives smooches to the surrounding humans at Westonka Animal Hospital Saturday, July 27, in Mound. The veterinary clinic had its grand opening Saturday, but has been open for business since March.

WESTONKA ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Certified Veterinary Technician Zach Ripka displays a sample x-ray of a female cat about to give birth to a litter of kittens by Cesarean Section in a surgical suite at the new Westonka Animal Hospital in Mound Saturday, July 27.

WESTONKA ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Josie Moen, representing Little House Rescue, shows the training and athleticism of her two year old blue heeler, Bindi, in the exercise yard at Westonka Animal Hospital Saturday, July 27, in Mound. The veterinary clinic had its grand opening Saturday, but has been open for business since March.

WESTONKA ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Josie Moen, representing Little House Rescue, shows the training and athleticism of her two year old blue heeler, Bindi, in the exercise yard at Westonka Animal Hospital Saturday, July 27, in Mound. The veterinary clinic had its grand opening Saturday, but has been open for business since March.

WESTONKA ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Grant Piepkorn, the son of Drs. Jackie and Craig Piepkorn, tries to get his stolid, six-year-old male pug, named Otis to smile, or sit, or stick his tongue out… that's a good boy! The Westonka Animal Hospital had its grand opening Saturday, July 27.

HAMEL RODEO

Bareback rider Tyrel Nelson of Bernard, Iowa, hangs on as Indian Outlaw tries to buck him off during the Hamel Rodeo & Bull Ridin' Bonanza Family Matinee Saturday, July 13, in Corcoran.

HAMEL RODEO

The Hamel Rodeo & Bull Ridin' Bonanza Family Matinee featured Stick Horse races for all kids 10 and under Saturday, July 13, in Corcoran.

HAMEL RODEO

Steer wrestler Joe Busch, Neola, Iowa, gets muddy bringing down his bovine rival during the Hamel Rodeo & Bull Ridin' Bonanza Family Matinee Saturday, July 13, in Corcoran.

HAMEL RODEO

Steer wrestler Joe Busch, Neola, Iowa, gets muddy bringing down his bovine rival during the Hamel Rodeo & Bull Ridin' Bonanza Family Matinee Saturday, July 13, in Corcoran.

HAMEL RODEO

Bareback rider Tyrel Nelson of Bernard, Iowa, hangs on as Indian Outlaw tries to buck him off during the Hamel Rodeo & Bull Ridin' Bonanza Family Matinee Saturday, July 13, in Corcoran.

EXCELSIOR 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Shorewood three-year-old Tryg Carlson gets ready for corn dog goodness near the bandstand on Excelsior Commons during the annual Independence Day festivities Thursday, July 4, on Lake Minnetonka.

HAMMER RESIDENTS & DOG VISIT

Hammer resident Jason Dahl, right, puts his Minnesota Vikings cap on standard poodle Dottie Pepper, while Dottie's owner, volunteer Nancy Skoyles Greenberg, right, looks on during their 'field trip' to the Jersey House Thursday, June 13, in Golden Valley. Hammer is celebrating it's 90th anniversary this year.

HAMMER RESIDENTS & DOG VISIT

Hammer Day Program Manager, Brad Fenske, left, gets a high-five from standard poodle Dottie Pepper while Dottie's owner, volunteer Nancy Skoyles Greenberg, right, looks on during their 'field trip' to the Jersey House Thursday, June 13, in Golden Valley. Hammer resident Todd Solseth, in yellow, and Jim Finney, 82, benefit immeasurably from Dottie's visits.

HAMMER RESIDENTS & DOG VISIT

Long-time Hammer resident Jim Finney, left, shakes hands with standard poodle Dottie Pepper while Dottie's owner, volunteer Nancy Skoyles Greenberg looks on during their 'field trip' to the Jersey House Thursday, June 13, in Golden Valley. Mr. Finney, 82, has been with Hammer, celebrating its 90th anniversary, since he was 10 years old.

ALL ABOUT DOG DAYS

ALL ABOUT DOG DAYS

ALL ABOUT DOG DAYS

ALL ABOUT DOG DAYS

Zizzle Zazzle Zoodle. Pink coifed Luna, a four year old Standard Poodle walks with her owner, Lisa Birhanzel, Bloomington, at the end of Three Mile Drive during 'All About Dogs Day @ the Arb', a one day canine festival and pet fair at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Saturday, April 6, in Chaska.

ALL ABOUT DOG DAYS

Mister, a five year old, 155-pound champion St. Bernard, foreground, takes in the scene in the Oswald Visitor Center during 'All About Dogs Days @ the Arb', a four-hour, canine tour de force at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Saturday, April 6, in Chaska. Mister's young male offspring, Tanner, rests at his feet, while his human, Tim Hiltz, takes the reins.

ALL ABOUT DOG DAYS

SPRING INTO FARMING

A sheep watches a farm hand collect hay outside the livestock barn at Gale Woods Farm Friday, March 29, in Minnetrista. The Three Rivers Park District facility celebrated their annual 'Spring into Farming' event that featured interaction with a variety of farm animals, as well as classes on making homemade butter, homemade popcorn, and fiber arts courses.

SPRING INTO FARMING

Anna Lang, 7, left, and her sister Amellia, 4, from Minneapolis, feel the soft wool of a pregnant sheep in the Gale Woods Farm livestock barn during the annual 'Spring Into Farming' event held Friday, March 29, in Minnetrista.