Pets

By NewsPress Now Meet Buttercup! Buttercup is a beautiful soft gray cat who is ready for her forever home. Meet Bart! Meet Bart, the 50-pound bundle of joy packed into a lovable, low-riding body. Bart is an American Staffordshire mix with a heart as big as his signature smile. When he gets excited, be prepared

By Cameron Montemayor Plans are moving forward on a long-awaited new animal shelter as work nears the finish line on the final designs for the facility. St. Joseph city officials said the hope is to have the $5 million project bid out for construction later this month or in December at the latest. City and

By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Bring on the list-making, gift-giving, party-going time of year. The holiday season would also feel incomplete without delicious dishes to keep everyone feeling merry and bright. By everyone, that includes canine companions, too. Consider this list of pup- and pet-parent-approved festive foods, as well as those to avoid, from the

By Kyle Schmidt With dogs coming in as quickly as others are adopted, staff at the St. Joseph Animal Shelter is asking residents for help to combat the overflow. Aubrey Silvey, an animal care specialist at the shelter, said making sure an adopter is ready for the commitment of adding a pet to the household.

By NewsPress Now Meet Jafar! We are so proud of Jafar! Of his litter, he has always been the bravest boy. Jafar accepted petting pretty much right away, and for a kitten not used to people, that’s saying a lot. Now he accepts being held for brief periods, too. He’s going to be a good-looking

By Leah Rainwater Owning one furry friend can be expensive, so imagine the cost of caring for more than 100 of them at the same time. The St. Joseph Animal Shelter has 52 dog kennels, eight observation kennels and can house about 48 cats. Depending on an animal’s need for care, expenses can add up.

By NewsPress Now Meet Fox in Sox! Fox in Sox is a deep orange female tabby who enjoys a good play session. She can be found trying to capture the kitty wand or playing chase with littermates as they tumble through the room. She has a sweet personality and enjoys attention. Meet Kona! Meet Kona,

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The physical and emotional benefits of having a pet are well documented, yet for those facing trauma and abuse, making the decision to escape abuse is more complicated when a pet is involved. For many survivors, seeking safety for themselves may mean deciding whether to leave their pet behind with

By NewsPress Now Meet Bowser! Bowser’s owner developed allergies, so he was brought to the shelter where he is figuring things out and learning how to meet new friends. Bowser is a gorgeous solid black male with a healthy body weight, a sweet round face and large gold eyes. This handsome 1-year-old is available today,

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – A staggering 86.9 million U.S. homes share their lives with a beloved pet, according to MarketWatch. From playful personalities to curious instincts, pets enrich our lives by providing companionship, emotional support and a sense of security. Royal Canin, a division of Mars, Incorporated and leader in pet health nutrition, invites

By NewsPress Now by Dr. Whitney Miller      (NAPSI)—With fall in full swing, pets and pet parents face new routines, shorter days and busier schedules, especially with Halloween around the corner. While celebrating with your pets and including them in your festivities, it’s important to remember how these changes can affect your furry friends.

By NewsPress Now (Family Features) It’s no secret – people love their pets. Last year alone, people spent $147 billion on their pets, according to the American Pet Products Association, which included throwing what has turned into one of the hottest invites on social media these days: pet parties. There have been more than 1

By Ashley Luthans Purina and River Bluff Brewing are sponsoring a tailgate party that includes adoptable animals this Sunday. The event at River Bluff Brewing, located at 1224 Frederick Ave., will have pets available for adoption, as well at KC Wolf, a Chiefs raffle and hot dogs fresh off the grill. T-shirts and pint glasses

By Leah Rainwater As community members make their way to Downtown St. Joseph this weekend for various festivities, cats and dogs from the shelter will be joining in on the fun, too — only they’re hoping to find new owners among the crowd. Each year, the St. Joseph Animal Shelter hosts an off-site adoption event

By Leah Rainwater With the latest bout of waived fees, the St. Joseph Animal Shelter has hosted adoption specials more times than they can count this summer, continuously working to clear kennel space and find animals homes. “It’s really been because we’ve been so overwhelmed with animals this year,” said Aubrey Silvey, the senior animal

By NewsPress Now Meet Kirsten! Kirsten is a lovable friendly cat. She greets people with a rub and loves to be petted. She is also great with kids. Kirsten raised a litter of kittens in foster care and was a loving, attentive, and protective momma. She did not want other cats in the home near

By NewsPress Now Meet Judith! When Judith first came to the shelter, she was missing her home and was timid. Her anxiety was increased by some deep matting in her fur that caused her skin to pull and ache. Now that she has been groomed, her true personality is revealed, and what a nice one

By Kyle Schmidt Many St. Joseph families grew by a few paws on Wednesday, as people came out to the shelter for its fee-waived adoption special to help combat overcrowding in the kennels. The Friends of the Animal Shelter sponsored adoption fees on Wednesday only, meaning community members could pick out a pet for $0.

By NewsPress Now Meet Jaime! Are you looking for a hardworking and independent feline to join your farm, stable or workshop? Look no further! Jaime is a cat who thrives in a free-roaming, active environment. Jaime loves his independence and prefers the great outdoors to the cozy indoors. He’s not your typical house cat; Jaime

By NewsPress Now Meet Flora! Flora is a cute ball of energy. She is always ready for some kitty wand time and loves to conquer the wand. She is a sweet kitten who likes to climb, chase and play with littermates. Meet Max! Max is a 5-year-old adorable grey and white husky mix. Max is

By NewsPress Now Meet Moscato! Moscato is a pretty 2-year-old long-haired tabby ready for her forever home. Meet Mina! Meet Mina, the adventurous shepherd mix ready to embark on a lifetime of fun and exploration. This bright-eyed beauty is not just smart, she‘s a bona fide genius, always eager to learn and take on new

By NewsPress Now Meet Dr. Johnson! Johnson is all tomcat and all boy, with the tomcat cheeks to prove it! He was found with an injured front leg and is healing nicely at the shelter. Johnson is adorably shy for his size and prefers to sit back and enjoy the show. This 3-year-old gray and

By NewsPress Now Meet Dr. Curie! Dr. Curie has not had an easy life. This gorgeous longish-haired cat was found as a stray, and she has taken a longer time than most cats to trust new people at the shelter. Shelter staff see improvements daily as she learns that volunteers and staff give her comfort.

By NewsPress Now Meet Rosey! Rosey is a quiet, mellow tabby whose owner realized they didn’t have time for her. She is understandably sad and reserved at the shelter but also ready to meet potential new owners who can devote some time each day to her. Rosey is an easy-going, healthy brown tabby with light

By NewsPress Now Belt Entertainment is collecting donations to help pets at the St. Joseph Animal Shelter. The business, located at 210 N. Belt Highway, is accepting animal food donations through Thursday, May 16. Those who bring in items for the drive can receive discounts at Belt Entertainment.

By NewsPress Now A Dog Jog and 5K Run is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Doniphan County 4-H Fairgrounds, located at 100 N. Boder St. in Troy, Kansas. The Doniphan County Pet Rescue is planning this family- and pet-friendly event. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to Pet Rescue for

By Chris Fortune It’s not literally raining cats and dogs, but the St. Joseph Animal Shelter has been flooded with pets. The shelter at 701 S.W. Lower Lake Road has consistently operated at more than 80% capacity for the past two years, placing stress on the facility. To help, the volunteer group Friends of the

By Jazmine Knight Taking your puppy to the dog park to enjoy the spring weather may seem like a good idea, but if your pet isn’t fully vaccinated, you may want to think again. Found on the ground primarily during the spring and summer is the highly contagious parvovirus. Parvo affects mostly puppies under 2