Pet Connection

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Marci Bowling with Watching Over Whiskers joins KOLR10 Daybreak to discuss current needs at its shelter that specializes in care for cats. This week’s pet, Charlie, is one of the dozens of cats that Watching Over Whiskers cares for at its location on east Sunshine. As always, WOW needs fosters, funding, and […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — This week for our Pet Connection, we went to visit some of the feline residents at the Watching Over Whiskers shelter to meet some new friends. Marci Bowling of Watching Over Whiskers showed us around a cat dorm at the shelter, where a handful of cats who are up for adoption were […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — For this week’s Pet Connection, we were joined by Mittens the Kitten and Samantha Reid from Stray Animals Matter to talk about Mitten’s story and how people in the area can help cats just like her. Mittens was found by herself in the air ducts of a business in Monett. “She had […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Human Society of Southwest Missouri is about to begin its Empty the Shelter event that allows people to adopt dogs and cats for a significantly cheaper cost than normal. From Oct 1-8, hopeful dog and/or cat adopters can save some money on their new pet. You can adopt an animal for […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Rob Hardy of C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue and Zorro, a boxer-beagle mix, joined us in the studio today to talk about upcoming fundraisers that support local dogs and cats. This Sunday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m., C.A.R.E. is hosting its Poker for Paws event at the Ozarks Event Center in Nixa. A $50 […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Misti Fry of Sidekick Dog Training and area dog Hank joined us in the studio for today’s Pet Connection to talk about responsible dog ownership. The idea behind good dog ownership is to foster good habits in your pets. “Dog training and building that relationship with your dog is a lifelong process,” […]

Sadie the 7-year-old cairn terrier is up for adoption from the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Misti Fry of Sidekick Dog Training brought repeat dog guest Shawn onto Daybreak’s Pet Connection segment to talk about how to make the schedule transition from summer to the school season easier for your dogs. Fry said that it takes some time for dogs to get used to new schedules. “How long […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Once again, Katie Newcomb with the Southwest Missouri Humane Society stopped by KOLR10 Midday with an animal looking for a new home. Friday, Newcomb brought Adella, a two-year-old mix of several different breeds, including boxer. Though her breed is not certain, what is certain is Adella’s distinct brindle coat. Newcomb said Adella […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bentley made his second appearance on Daybreak Wednesday morning. Bently is a 2-year-old Pitbull mix and knows basic commands, according to Rob Hardy with C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue. Bentley came on Daybreak in 2021 and was adopted out fairly quickly. However, the organization learned he had been surrendered at a shelter and worked […]