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Arnold-Imperial Leader - Sept. 17

Arnold-Imperial Leader - Sept. 17

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Pet Spot: Tucker good companion for granddaughter
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Pet Spot: Tucker good companion for granddaughter

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Sep 6, 2026

Karen Studyvin of Barnhart said this photo captures the special relationship between her granddaughter, Aubrey, 1, and Tucker.

Pet Spot: Bella enjoys boat rides, being in water
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Pet Spot: Bella enjoys boat rides, being in water

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Aug 23, 2026

Bella, a 6-year-old West Highland terrier, likes to be in, on or near water, said owner Linda Mercer of High Ridge.

Pet Spot: Oreo the cat prefers relaxing on his back
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Pet Spot: Oreo the cat prefers relaxing on his back

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Aug 16, 2026

Owner Sarah Siebert of High Ridge said her cat, Oreo, can often be found as he is shown in this photo.

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Two records smashed at County Fair auction
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Two records smashed at County Fair auction

  • By Audrey Ellis
  • Aug 4, 2026
  • 1 min to read

Two animals were auctioned off for record-breaking amounts July 25 at the Jefferson County Fair.

Pet Spot: Cujo provides emotional support to owner
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Pet Spot: Cujo provides emotional support to owner

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Aug 2, 2026

Cujo, an 8-year-old pitbull mix, is a good buddy to his owner, she said.

Pet Spot: Big guy Marco a cuddle bug
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Pet Spot: Big guy Marco a cuddle bug

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jul 26, 2026

Marco may look imposing, but he is a good-natured guy, said owner Theresa Brischle of Festus.

Pet Spot: Owner enjoys Simon the shih tzu
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Pet Spot: Owner enjoys Simon the shih tzu

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jul 19, 2026

Simon the shih tzu brings joy to the home of Donna Hartmann, she said.

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Pet Spot: One Chihuahua fondly remembered, other livens up household
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Pet Spot: One Chihuahua fondly remembered, other livens up household

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jul 12, 2026

Theresa Brischle of Festus said she misses Lacey and enjoys having Roxy around. She submitted photos of both teacup Chihuahuas for Pet Spot.

Pet Spot: Owner describes Penny as happy cat
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Pet Spot: Owner describes Penny as happy cat

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jul 5, 2026

Penny, a 7-year-old tabby cat, has a contented disposition, said owner Charli Berry of De Soto.

Pet Spot: Zora called part genius, part lovable idiot
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Pet Spot: Zora called part genius, part lovable idiot

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jun 28, 2026

Jordan Teague submitted this photo taken in 2025 of Zora in the yard of their Hillsboro home as she guards against squirrels and other foreign…

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• Jefferson County Leader: ISSN 3064-948X (Print) ISSN 3064-9498 (Online) • Arnold-Imperial Leader: ISSN 2998-078X (Print) ISSN 2998-0798 (Online) • West Side Leader: ISSN 2998-0828 (Print) ISSN 2998-0836 (Online) • Eureka Leader: ISSN 2998-0801 (Print) ISSN 2998-081X (Online)

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