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Nixa Animal Hospital Faces Threats Amid Controversial Post

9/12/2025

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The Nixa Police Department is investigating threats against Gentle Care Animal Hospital in Nixa, Missouri.
Threats emerged after Christopher Rispoli, owner of a separate Gentle Care Animal Hospital in Edmond, Oklahoma, made a controversial social media post regarding Charlie Kirk's assassination.
The Nixa clinic, unrelated to Rispoli, received threats through social media and phone calls.
On September 11, the Nixa clinic secured its doors and instructed clients to call for entry.
The Nixa PD is collaborating with the FBI on the investigation.

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The Nixa Police Department is investigating threats against Gentle Care Animal Hospital in Nixa, Missouri.
Threats emerged after Christopher Rispoli, owner of a separate Gentle Care Animal Hospital in Edmond, Oklahoma, made a controversial social media post regarding Charlie Kirk's assassination.
The Nixa clinic, unrelated to Rispoli, received threats through social media and phone calls.
On September 11, the Nixa clinic secured its doors and instructed clients to call for entry.
The Nixa PD is collaborating with the FBI on the investigation.