COMO Creatures

Kick It for Cats is an adult kickball tournament that took place earlier this summer. Diann Stelzer, vice president and head operations coordinator of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) at Boone...

A Missouri mule is an instantly recognizable symbol of the state’s culture and history. Big-boned, hardy, persistent and intelligent, these animals embody Missouri’s reputation as the “Show-Me” state....

Though many people think they know what it’s like to work in animal control, it’s a role that is often plagued with misconceptions. COMO’s team of animal control...

In the wake of COVID-19, people are becoming more concerned about where their food comes from. The desire for healthy and humanely grown food has inspired a movement...

When Alex Schwartz and Sadie Thibodeaux arrive home after a long day at work, they are greeted at the door by their six children. However, their children don’t...

Many people are willing to adopt or foster a shelter animal. However, often these animals are hours or even states away. Luckily, a group of volunteers is working...

Missouri is an agriculture state, but in order to keep that agriculture going, a healthy bee population is vital. Unfortunately, Missouri’s bee population has been in an unsettling...

Many people have a sweet tooth, and Columbia is full of bakeries to meet the needs of sweet lovers. Our pets love treats too, and Treats Unleashed is...

What is pet insurance? Certainly, a few people probably asked that question in 1890, when the first pet insurance policy was introduced. Even more people asked that question...