pets

If you're wanting to find a dog up for adoption in Missouri right now, what you're more than likely to find will be a breed that's complicated based on new numbers.

There are multiple reports of a squirrel in Illinois dying from a contagious disease that can infect pets and be dangerous for humans, too.

How do you feel about Illinois state and local governments limiting how many pets you can have? Sound outrageous? There are already towns and cities in Illinois that already do.

This is the peak coyote breeding season which makes pet encounters in Missouri even more dangerous.

Yes, Missouri police really did capture a monkey wearing a pink tutu.

The number of rabies cases have been rising in Missouri for the past 4 years.

The cost of owning a dog in Missouri is likely higher than you'd ever dream over a lifetime.

It's true that times are challenging for businesses and that's also the situation for many volunteer organizations that are caring for others. 41 animals in Illinois had to be rescued recently when the shelter they were in suddenly had to close down.

I don't understand why anyone would be heartless enough to do this. Statistics are showing that dog thefts in Illinois are skyrocketing and there's no good reason why.

There are few dog species more intelligent and fun than huskies. One good boy in Hannibal proves that point as he's currently being cared for by the Northeast Missouri Humane Society, but he really needs a forever home soon.