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by Roshelle Anderson
Many of us include pets in our daily routines and welcome them into our homes as beloved family members. Decisions about their health are among the toughest aspects of pet parenting, and choosing to move forward with surgery can be stressful and scary. While opinions and myths...
Life with Tess
by Carol Mowdy Bond
Photos courtesy of Cecilia and James Martin
About five years ago, Cecilia and James Martin brought a 6-week-old Shih Tzu into their...
Nothing to Sneeze At
by Jennifer Sharpe
With winter behind us and warm weather ahead, there’s no better time than spring to enjoy fresh air and the Oklahoma sunshine....
Man’s Best Friends Who Serve
They don’t enlist or choose the assignment, but they never hesitate when called into danger. For decades, military and law enforcement K-9s have quietly...
Fire Stations Offer New Help for Lost Pets
by Sharon Bishop-Baldwin
Photos courtesy of the Oklahoma City Fire Department
The stray dog that began hanging out in your yard about dusk has no collar...
Wait…Cats Do That?
by Jessica Sawatski
Cats are masters of the expected: They nap in sunbeams, patrol the windowsill and give you that slow-blink look that somehow feels...
‘Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism’ by Stewart Reynolds
Review by Kiley Roberson
Cats have always acted like they know something we don’t, and in “Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism,” it turns out...
Green Paws
We often see their antics as mischievous when our pets dig holes or nibble plants, but maybe they’re really just helping out. Here are...
Share the Love
by Kelsey Warren-Bryant
Valentine’s Day is a time for blossoming romance, rekindling relationships and sending special messages to those we care about. However, in the...
Safe, Warm & Active
by Jessica Sawatski
When temperatures drop in Tulsa, it’s tempting for people and pets to hunker down. But winter doesn’t have to sideline exercise, enrichment...
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
We’ve got the perfect gifts,
For pets and humans too!
XOXO
-OKC Pets
Mississippi Made Donut Dog Bed
Price varies by size
Made from durable, USA-made...
Pushing Those Buttons
by Jennifer Sharpe
Who’s your favorite talking animal on social media? Is it Bastian or Bunny the dog? Or perhaps you prefer felines, like Billi...
Physical Therapy Brings Restoration
by Kelsey Warren-Bryant
Rex, a French Bulldog, found himself at Tornado Alley Bulldog Rescue after being born during a snowstorm. A victim of neglect and...
Brushing Up on Pet Dental Care
by Lauren Cavagnolo
Has your pup stopped eating like he used to or started pawing at his mouth? Maybe you’ve noticed his breath has been...
‘Answers to Dog’
Review by Kiley Roberson
Sometimes the right companion doesn’t need words to understand you. In “Answers to Dog,” National Book Award–winning author Pete Hautman reminds...
OSU’s Cohn Pet Care Facility
by Audrey Graumann
Photos courtesy of OSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Pets are part of the family for millions of Americans. But when tragedy strikes and...
‘Think Like a Dog’
Review by Lauren Cavagnolo
Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves the way he does? Some canine habits are easy to understand while others...
New Year, New Pet
A new year is the perfect time for a fresh start whether you’ve welcomed a new puppy into your home or you’re ready to...
Foster Facts
by Anna Holton-Dean
Fostering a pet isn’t just a kind way to give back — it’s lifesaving. The reality is that hundreds of thousands of...
Cat Chat: Cleopatra the Theatrical Cat
by Connie Cronley | Photos by Anna Norberg
In theater costume terms, a headpiece is any hat, crown or tiara worn on the head.
I saw...
Fur-Ever Love
This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the furry, four-legged friends who make every day sweeter and a little bit funnier. From cuddles to quirky habits,...
Before You Wrap up That Pet
by Sharon Bishop-Baldwin
There’s nearly universal agreement among humans who have roles in caring for cats and dogs — veterinarians and rescue and shelter workers...
The Doorway Dilemma
by Mary Green
A simple, effective way to keep your dog safe when the doorbell rings is to keep a leash within easy reach of...
Safe & Merry
by Julie Wenger Watson
The holidays can be joyful, but anyone who’s ever white-knuckled it through three consecutive Thanksgiving meals or endured a tense “celebratory”...
