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Nick Nack’s dog, Rick, sits on a couch on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at The Center Project in Columbia. Nack said Rick, who is a 4-year-old dachshund and Chihuahua mix, is one of the most constant presences in his life. “He's a very good boy, and he comes to work with me. So, I work in mental health; he comes to my office with me every day to see clients. He is very emotionally supportive and cute, and he likes attention,” Nack said. “He is really constant for me. He comes to work with me, he's at home with me. He's basically always with me. And it's really helpful and grounding for me to have that constant, especially when there's a lot going on that's really stressful, but … because my work is really important to me.”

Boone County Animal Control pauses stray dog intakes due to shelter capacity

The Central Missouri Humane Society is contracted to hold 25 kennels for intakes from animal control, and dogs are currently occupying 20 kennels.

A sign held up on two dark brown posts reads "Central Missouri Humane Society" on a dark green background. A drawing of a cat following a dog and a bird flying is below the text. Under the animals, there is text reading "Putting Pets with People."

Missouri News

Central Missouri Humane Society targets March 2027 groundbreaking for new animal shelter

Shannon White II, Columbia Missourian

So far the society raised $15 million in gifts and pledges and are planning the design of the new animal care campus.

A close-up portrait of a dog in the snow. The Red Cross issues public-safety tips for pets, including: Bring them inside. And don't forget to snuggle.

Missouri News

Central Missouri Humane Society seeking foster families before winter storms

Hannah Race, KOMU 8

The Central Missouri Humane Society is urgently seeking foster families to provide temporary homes for adoptable pets this weekend.

Missouri News

Missouri remains the worst state in the country for puppy mills. Why can't we do better?

Ian Wesselhoff

2023 was the 11th consecutive year the state has topped the list, which is compiled to highlight cruelty and neglect among commercial dog breeders.

Five more states join in fight against California egg law

Five other states are joining Missouri's fight against a California egg law that would prohibit the sale of eggs produced by hens kept in cages that don't…

Politics

Missouri group get their say with state legislators

Associated Press

Organizers of a proposed ballot initiative that would make it harder for Missouri legislators to overturn voter-approved laws say they are abandoning…