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West Plains, Missouri Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello West Plains! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $2 monthly gift from West Plains could save local pets.
  • See which West Plains pet-owner duo won the look-alike contest

Also on today's calendar: Story Time and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Plains animal rescue asking for community help to pay back $23,000 veterinarian debt (ky3.com) — A West Plains animal rescue is struggling with a $23,000 veterinarian bill and warns it may soon have to turn away injured or abandoned pets. Ozarks Pet Rescue, which has helped over 10,000 animals, is asking West Plains residents to consider small recurring monthly donations to keep lifesaving care going and reduce adoption fees over time.
   

• Copy Cats, Doggy Doubles photo contest winners announced (westplainsdailyquill.net) — A local pet supply store in West Plains just wrapped up a playful “Copy Cats, Doggy Doubles” photo contest, with a West Plains resident and his dog taking first place. Area pet owners from nearby communities also placed in the top five, earning prize baskets and tickets to the St. Louis Renaissance Faire for their creative, look-alike pet photos.
   

📸 Around West Plains

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Plains

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★ Featured events ★

    Monday October 5
  • Chess Club →
    West Plains Public Library, 750 W Broadway St, West Plains
    10:00 am

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📣 West Plains Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Leonardo DRS posted a job opening for Welder - Manufacturing in West Plains. Apply here.
  • Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Cashier (Store 101- West Plains, MO) in West Plains. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Plains here.

🗞 Nearby News

Willow Springs

  • Willow Springs Officials Remind Public 'No Pets Allowed' During Public Gatherings (ozarkradionews.com)
  • Time capsule buried at old Ozarks summer camp to be opened after decades (ozarksfirst.com)
  • Multiple Fires Break Out Across Listening Area (ozarkradionews.com)

Mountain View

Ok West Plains! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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