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The Kirkwood Call

Nikki Luckett sits at a table in the Donald Duchek Library with her dog, Packer.

A helping paw

Allie Caffey, entertainment writer November 25, 2023

Despite their fluffy and cute demeanor, therapy dogs Packer, Penny and Nova have a serious job: helping students process their emotions during the new school year at KHS. They travel across the halls,...

To help Dogs on Duty, go to their website dogsonduty.org, to find out different ways to support, donate and volunteer.

Charity Issue: Who let the dogs out?

Caroline Steidley, editor-in-chief December 1, 2022

Meribeth Broadway’s eyes glisten as a herd of lively, energetic puppies rush toward her. She gleams as they pick up tennis balls, roll around on the ground and wrestle with each other. However, these...

A dog gazes out the window as the reflection from the sun shows in his eyes.

Photo Gallery: Macro photos

Annie George, photo editor March 3, 2021

I decided to capture the world up close using a macro lens. There are so many small beauties in the world that we look past every day, so I wanted to take a second to appreciate the small things. Using...

Rj Morgan, junior, and his dog Hank.

Photo Gallery: Dogs of Kirkwood

Ella Davies, photographer September 25, 2020

There's nothing that will bring you more joy than then the love of a dog. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, people have spent much more time with their canine companions. While some adopted dogs to keep...

Two dogs from the K-9 Unit, Roscoe and Oscar, came to Kirkwood High School to search for illegal drugs on Feb. 16. The random search conducted by the Kirkwood Police Department took place during homeroom and lasted 20 minutes. "They checked lockers and backpacks and coats that were put in the hallway," Dr. Michael Havener, principal, said. "They were able to move around different portions of the campus. It's a random selection of the campus. We don't do the same spot every time, but we do certain areas and they did a wonderful job covering the campus in a reasonable amount of time and in an appropriate way."

Photo gallery: KHS drug dogs

Adaline Bray, photographer February 16, 2017

Stray Rescue: From pain to love

Stray Rescue: From pain to love

Bridget Randazzo, print managing editor December 10, 2014

The dog was left alone in a garage with an open gash on its back leg. The dog was tied to a piece of wire connected to the wall, holding it back from escaping. The dog was stranded, starving and slowly...

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