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The Eastern Phoebe typically doesn’t live in Missouri year-round but rather migrates into the state around early March. They hang out here until early October when they begin their migration south. While here, they typically have at least two clutches of eggs with 2-6 eggs per clutch.
Last week I received a message from Gena Davis. Her family owns and operates Semo Dog Trainers in Fisk, Mo. She was asking for help. Fisk is a rural community just outside of Poplar Bluff Missouri and surrounded by breed bans, i.e. no pit bulls allowed. And much to their surprise the Davis family now find themselves in possession of
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Malden Veterinary Clinic will be providing off site vaccination clinics, for reduced prices, at the following locations. Cost are Rabies $10.00 Rabies and DA2PPV OR FVRCP Booster $15.00.
Read moreMonday evening Jack Lowe was hanging out, playing Frisbee golf, in Kessler Park in the Northeast section of Kansas City, Mo. “I threw an errant Frisbee golf shot, and it went into the woods. As I was looking for my Frisbee golf disc, I came across the remains of a horse that clearly looked distressed. I mean, there was rope
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I’ve always been an animal lover but had never paid an incredible amount of attention to birds until recent years. That’s weird really, since I live in the boonies, nestled in the trees, and a stone’s throw from a lake. Birds are thick in my neighborhood. Suffice to say that when my neighbor began handling birds that frequent his feeders
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World Bird Sanctuary , Missouri Dept. of Conservation, and Ameren have teamed up to present the 2019 Falcon Cam. You can view the cam live daily 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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On March 2, 2018 Jason Edward Hampton of Farmington, Mo. was arrested and charged with Animal Abuse – 2nd/Subsequent Offense Or By Torture And/Or Mutilation While Animal Was Alive { Felony E RSMo: 578.012 }.Bond was set at $10,000.00.
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Animals have the same basic needs for survival as humans; food, water, and shelter. You’d think it a no-brainer, but alas, some people just haven’t experienced that “ah-ha” moment yet. We see evidence of this in the daily news.
So, for those of you still clueless or otherwise needing a refresher, I’ve taken the liberty of outlining the basic requirements for animal care for Missouri.
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“We have two shelters full of animals that we are working on rehoming and preparing for a move.” she said, “ and we are making basic upgrades and repairs to the Caruthersville building to prepare for state licensure. We ask that citizens understand that for a couple of weeks or so, we may not be operating either facility at full service.”
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The recall stems from complaints received that dogs eating the identified brands of food experienced vitamin D toxicity. Samples tested showed vitamin D at toxic levels. Consumption of the foods can cause kidney failure or even death.
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