The miracle of life is a strange, beautiful, and sometimes terrifying ordeal for humans and animals alike. However, most four-legged mothers don’t typically give birth in a hospital, making delivery a dangerous and often life-threatening experience. This is the issue that Libby Martin, Paula Hodges, and Fardis Najafifard have set out to fix with their […]
Since being established in 1884, The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine has become one of the most prestigious institutions of its kind. It’s one of only 30 veterinary colleges in the United States accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. It’s also the only Missouri college to confer the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Pets in schools are great for educating and creating a fun classroom atmosphere for children. Unfortunately, school pets are generally limited to small animals — hamsters, turtles, and the like. But a few Columbia schools are stretching those boundaries through the Adopt a Stuffed Animal program. This program uses stuffed animals, sometimes life-sized ones, to
A neighbor’s dog attacked a sweet, long-haired Chihuahua. When Rosco, in need of surgery, shots, and antibiotics, and his owner were unable to pay for his medical bills, Rosco was one of the first animals to receive assistance from Armani’s Angels. Armani’s Angels was started by Jessica Robertson, a full-time loan officer at Flat Branch
What do outlaw country singer Waylon Jennings, baseball legend Charley Pride, and Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker have in common? While nothing about their professions or hobbies unites them, there is one place where all three have found a home: Wehmeyer Farms. Waylon, Charley, and Harrison are the names of the Wehmeyer children’s show
From clownfish to coral to cacti, The Basement Reef specializes in the less common, the out of the ordinary. The aquatic life and houseplant store opened in the North Village Arts District last July and is celebrating its first year of being in business. Opening a new business during a pandemic might not be for
Job description I manage new client inquiries and meetings, scheduling, payroll, hiring, training, and also still do some pet sitting and dog walking visits. Professional background I graduated from MU in 2008 with a degree in animal science. I worked as a veterinary assistant for about 10 years before, during, and after college prior to
Goats are great for many things: milk, cheese, even trimming your lawn. However, for Jessica Baker, owner of Goat Yoga of MO, these sassy little ungulates are also the perfect yoga partner. That’s right — goat yoga. Typically taking place outdoors, goat yoga classes are much like any other yoga class, except that some of
Fringe Western Wear Riley Arends and Morgan Pingel, along with their mother, Charlotte Smarr, opened Fringe Boutique four years ago after noticing a sort of absence in Columbia. “We saw a huge missing market for women’s clothing, boots, and accessories with a western edge in Columbia,” Morgan says. “We often found ourselves driving to different
