COMO Creatures

How Officer Jamie Dowler and Gorrit have become more than partners in stopping crime. Officer Jameson Dowler (he goes by Jamie) of the Columbia Police Department has a...

Work doesn’t have to be so ruff. “TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY” doesn’t have to just be a yearly holiday. For three Columbia businesses, it’s a part...

Foster homes give kittens a second chance. With the hot nights of summer upon us, cats all over Missouri desperately need homes. Many of them find one through...

Animals meet emotional and medical needs for their owners. When Denise Skouby has to send one of her dogs to a new house, it’s painful, but she knows...

Rebecca Johnson researches the impact of animals on our wellness. Rebecca Johnson grew up with a love of animals. Pets were a constant in her life, and while...

Rummy finds family through Puppies for Parole. In May, when Dan and Judi Schoonover decided it was time to add a furry friend to their family, they had...

Local professional answers the tough questions. There’s nothing more difficult than seeing the furry friend you love in pain. You want that affectionate, healthy kitten you once had,...

Caring for pets needing a forever home. “I don’t know how you do it! I would keep them all.” Walking into an animal rescue or shelter seems to...

Mizzou opens Motion Analysis Laboratory. “I don’t understand why my human is so energetic right now. Don’t get me wrong, I love her unconditionally, but can’t she see...

Picking the right choice for your four-legged friend. So you are going out of town this summer, what are the choices for your four-legged friend’s care? Friends or...