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The Horse Whisperer

Tom Bass was Boone County’s ‘Michael Jordan’ of equestrians....
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Junebug Photography: Where Pets Become Portraits

In the heart of central Missouri, Junebug Photography has carved out a joyful niche — transforming beloved pets into timeless works of art. Specializing in studio and on-site...

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Customer Service With a Purr

Columbia has a fun assortment of office pets  They aren’t paid employees, unless you count treats, belly rubs, and petting as currency. But several Columbia businesses have friendly,...

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COMO’s Fauna From A to Z

A coyote suddenly appears. Or was it already there, stealthily entering your subdivision under the cover of darkness? Just a mile away, someone nervously posts on social media...

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Puppy Love

Four dog-loving volunteers and staff members from the Central Missouri Humane Society (CMHS) dropped by the COMO Companies office and photo studio back in March for some paws-itively...

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Dyeing to Stand Out

Imagine this: It’s a perfect day in Columbia. You’re out for a casual afternoon stroll, soaking in the sunshine and breeze, when something catches your eye. You do...

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What the Dog Wants

It started when our neighbors found our dog, Ernie, in their house. Ernie had dug under the fence and into their yard to play with their dogs. When...

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Corralling Cats on the Prowl  

Barnie was lost or abandoned. He looked and acted like any other stray cat, frightened of humans but ready to start — or end — a fight with...

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Retrieving Freedom: Enhancing Lives One Dog at a Time

Visiting a grocery store is an everyday activity many people do without a second thought. They open doors and pick out produce, and they do so without being...

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Under Their Wing

The golden eagle Myria was a rare and magnificent sight in Missouri. According to the 1973 Missouri eagle census, he was one of only twenty-two golden eagles identified...