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2021 Animal Archives
Pet of the Year
The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF) has announced the winner of the 2021 Animal Archives “Pet of the Year.” The Archives offers an internet-based memorial program devoted to departed pets. This year’s winner is “Angela,” a twelve-year-old mixed breed dog owned by Cecil Caulkins of Jefferson City, “Angela” the 2021 Animal Archives Pet of the Year. Mo. She was honored by the Animal Medical Center, Jefferson City, Mo. and Sharon Keating. Angela was one of six nominees in this year’s competition. Nominees are chosen from the previous year’s submissions to the Archives. During 2020/2021, the public was invited to vote online for their favorite departed pet based on its life story and the bond between the pet and its owners. Votes from across the state were cast for the six candidates. An Honorable Mention goes to the other five Pet of the Year candidates: “Nisa”, “Mr. Radar”, “JoJo”, “Widget” and “Samuel”. “Angela was a large, very sweet dog I adopted from the Callaway Hills Animal Shelter. She had been at the shelter for a long time (8 years, I think) when I adopted her. I was sure she would die there because no one would adopt an old dog. So Angela became my girl, all 90 pounds of her. We spent 3+ wonderful years together. I wanted to give her the best life she could have, and I know I did that. And she brightened my life as well. I will miss her. I plan to adopt again.” – Cecil Caulkins Many thanks to the staff at Animal Medical Center for their care and concern for Angela over the years.
You can now view the next Pet of the Year candidates and vote for your favorite pet. Go to the Animal Archives of Missouri website at www.mopetmemorial.com. 26
Veterinary Honor Roll Inducts Two New Members The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF) has announced the induction for two new members into the Veterinary Honor Roll of Missouri. On April 17, 2021 a ceremony was held at the Foundation’s Museum in Jefferson City, Mo. to honor Dr. Howard Pue and Dr. Steve Strubberg. Dr. Howard Pue is recently retired as the Missouri State Public Health Veterinarian. He has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Science in Veterinary Dr. Howard Pue with Dr. Bill Jones (left) and Dr. Philip Brown. Preventive Medicine from Ohio State University. He served from 1978 through 1997 in the United States Air Force as a base veterinarian and public health officer. Upon retiring from the Air Force in 1997, Dr. Pue joined the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. He has served as Chief of the Office of Surveillance and Chief of Communicable Disease Control. Dr. Steve Strubberg grew up in Union, Missouri, with the intentions of becoming a physician. Driven by his love for science, the outdoors and animals, he soon discovered his passion lie in a different field. In 1989, he received his Doctorate Dr. Steve Strubberg with Richard in Veterinary Medicine Antweiler (left) and Dr. Philip Brown. from the University of Missouri. Following graduation, he assumed ownership and operated Hermann Veterinary Clinic, a mixed animal practice in Hermann, Missouri, for nearly 30 years. He was named the State Veterinarian of Missouri in April 2019. As Missouri State Veterinarian, his vision is to continue to advance animal agriculture within the state and provide health and care for each individual animal. Dr. Strubberg currently resides on a beef cattle operation in Gasconade County and has a stepdaughter and two grandchildren.
