11+ hour, 56+ min ago   (575+ words) Dottie doesn't carry a clipboard or grade papers, but she might have one of the most important jobs at East Elementary. For the 6-year-old red golden retriever, work begins the moment her vest goes on. "She knows 'vest' means working…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (506+ words) Talented canines took center stage Tuesday at the Jefferson City Correctional Center for the seventh annual Puppies for Parole Dog Days show. JCCC resident dog handlers led the dogs through a series of events to show off for a crowd…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (561+ words) Local residents and their dogs came dressed in Kentucky Derby-like attire for a good cause Sunday afternoon. About 30 local dogs of various sizes raced down a 50-foot corral in the inaugural Kenpuppy Derby at Community Park near the Jefferson City…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (311+ words) The Jefferson City Animal Shelter may have to temporarily reduce services due to staffing shortages, shelter manager Matt Barry said during an Animal Shelter Advisory Committee meeting last week. The shelter is currently open noon-5:30 p.m. on weekdays, though shelter staff…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (552+ words) Q: I adopted a pit bull who had lost one ear in the fighting ring, so I named him van Gogh. He is a healthy, sweet, gentle guy who loves to snuggle. When we lie on the couch watching television and…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (106+ words) Skin issues, including skin allergies, infections and ear issues, are the most common dog problems that are presented to insurance companies as claims. It can be difficult to distinguish between... Skin issues, including skin allergies, infections and ear issues, are…...