Crying Boy Hugging Brown Dog

From Joy to Heartbreak

Few emotions rival the unbridled joy of bringing home a new pet, from watching their…

Headshot of a women named Erica Pefferman

Publisher’s Letter: A Lesson in Love

This is such a fun issue. Who doesn’t like animals? I mean, there are some…

Reading for Relationship  

What does the Bible offer and how do I read it?   Like anything written…

Zane and Emily sitting in the Animal Control office.

A Day in the Life of Animal Control

At only 8 in the morning, Kevin Meyers, the animal control supervisor for the Columbia/Boone…

What the Home Pros Know with Michele Batye from Flooring America

Exploring Waterproof Flooring

Homeowners often dream of refining their living spaces with the beauty of hardwood floors or…

What the Home Pros Know with Austin and Lacie Ilsley from AI Painting Plus

Painting? We prioritize your pet’s health, too 

You spend valuable time and resources to be sure you get just the right paint…

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Bill, the Belgian Draft horse

Show Us Your Pets

Not surprisingly, it’s sometimes our fur babies (and feather and scale babies) not-so-perfect attributes that…

Truffles the pig standing in grass looking in the camera.

Pig Tales

Pet porker Truffles lives ‘in the lap of luxury.’

Parks, Patios, and Pampering for Pups

One of the many favorable things about our fair city is how pet friendly we…

What the Home Pros Know featuring Heartland Homes

Crafting Dreams

In the heart of Missouri, a story of passion, dedication, and excellence unfolds with every…

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Swainson's Thrush on a branch. Photo by Lottie Bushmann.

Flights of Fancy: Birdwatching in CoMo

Columbia-area ornithophiles flock together to celebrate our nesting neighbors.

Taking the Reins 

The Western trend has lassoed us along for the ride. Cowboy boots are displayed in…