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Mo. State Parks welcome dog owners to stay the night

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, 12:44pm
Mo. State Parks welcome dog owners to stay the night

(KFVS) - Missouri State Parks announced recently starting in January 2012 they will make lodging units available to people traveling with their dogs.

The new Cabins for Canines program includes outpost cabins, camper cabins, yurts, single-unit cabins, fourplexes and duplexes. Previously, pets were not allowed in any state park buildings including lodging units.

"A portion of our lodging units will be available to dog owners and a portion will remain canine-free, giving us a balance to accommodate everyone who wants to come to a state park," said Bill Bryan, director of Missouri State Parks, a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Cabins for Canines program will begin Jan. 1, 2012, for state-operated facilities including outpost cabins, camper cabins and yurts. For lodging facilities operated by private concessionaires, the program will be phased in during 2012 based on availability and fully implemented in 2013.

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Heartland Pets 11/11

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, November 11th, 2011, 12:45pm
Heartland Pets 11/11

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - Annie Oakley from the Sikeston Humane Society is our Heartland Pet for Friday, Nov. 11.

Annie Oakley is a newfoundland and shepherd mix.

For more information on Annie Oakley or the other animals at the Sikeston Humane Society, you can call 573-471-4801.

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Humane Society offers Halloween safety tips for pets

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Saturday, October 29th, 2011, 12:00pm
Humane Society offers Halloween safety tips for pets

(KFVS) - The Humane Society of Missouri has some tips to keep pets safe this Halloween.

Tips include:

  • Keep pets safely inside, away from trick-or-treaters and other Halloween activities to ensure they don't become frightened or feel threatened at the sight of noisy, costumed children
  • Cats, especially black ones, may be the target of pranksters. Black cat owners are advised to keep their cats safely indoors during the Halloween season
  • Frequently opened doors provide a perfect opportunity for escape, which can go unnoticed during all the commotion. Consider keeping your cat in a separate room with the door closed. For dogs, preventing access to the door can be as simple as keeping them attached to a leash, putting them in crates or confining them to another room with baby gates. Be sure all pets wear collars with ID tags in case of accidental escape.
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Heartland Pet: Charlie

Submitted by Christy Hendricks
Friday, September 23rd, 2011, 11:35am
Heartland Pet: Charlie

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - Meet Charlie!  He's our Heartland Pet for Sept. 23 and is looking for a loving home.

Charlie is part black lab, part hound dog.

Charlie was born at the end of July and has some brothers and sisters.

To take this sweet puppy home, call the Sikeston Humane Society at 573-471-4801.

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Heartland pet 8/12

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, August 12th, 2011, 3:00pm
Heartland pet 8/12

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - Our Heartland pet this week is Cash from the Sikeston Area Humane Society.

If you're interested in adopting Cash, you can call the humane society at 573-471-4801 or visit them online.

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Heartland pet 7/15

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, July 15th, 2011, 12:58pm

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - Spaz is our Heartland pet for the week.

He comes to us from the Sikeston Area Humane Society.

If you're interested in adopting Spaz, you can call the humane society at 573-471-4801.

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Dog stolen from Sikeston Humane Society

Submitted by Christy Hendricks
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011, 12:00pm
Dog stolen from Sikeston Humane Society

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - The Sikeston Humane Society is looking for a stolen dog.

A female pit bull named Lexxi was stolen from an outside holding pen when someone kicked in the lock at the humane society Monday night, according to Linsey Smith with the Sikeston Human Society.

The pit bull is described as a reddish/brown pit bull.

Smith says a police report has been filed.

The dog was picked up by the city a few months ago and the owner never came forward.

Call the Sikeston Human Society at 573-471-4801 if you have any information.

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