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Wednesday, February 20, 2013  A local shelter has agreed to help get the cats adopted after they have been cleared by a veterinarian.

Saturday, September 17, 2011  The St. Louis Zoo is starting an initiative aimed at investigating connections between animals and human health.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Veterinarians across the country offer free eye exams for service dogs.

Saturday, July 23, 2011  For the past week mid Missouri’s been under an excessive heat warning and while naturally we as humans can sweat to cool ourselves off, our pets can't.

Monday, July 04, 2011  A bald eagle found in Macon was released into the wild after several months of rehabilitation.

Saturday, June 25, 2011  It's a quick-spreading disease among the cat population, and it can be deadly.

Saturday, June 18, 2011  The Missouri Department of Agriculture has investigated and confirmed that Missouri does not have any confirmed or suspected cases of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy.

Friday, October 29, 2010  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said the state will use a $500,000 grant to fund a pilot program aimed at addressing a nationwide shortage of large-animal veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009  The shelter's board selected Columbia veterinarian Alan Allert as temporary executive director while the board looks for a permanent leader.