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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 or Steve B? Maybe you just adore the sassiness of Merlin the pig.
Pets that talk by pressing buttons with pre-recorded words are taking over the...
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...
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”...
Pete’s Pet Posse
by Kiley Roberson
Photos courtesy of Pete’s Pet Posse
At Oklahoma State University, stress relief might be just around the corner — literally. Whether it’s a...
Old Dog? New Tricks!
Story and photos by Nancy Gallimore
Brooke and I stepped onto our front porch to enjoy a blissfully temperate morning. As we moved into the...
Tails, Whiskers & Wishes
The holidays are a time to slow down and show the ones you love just how much they mean to you. Whether it’s through...
Helping Critters Weather Winter
Story and photos by Sharon Bishop-Baldwin
Some of the harshest winter weather may still be weeks or even months away. But there’s no time like...
From Puppy Mill to Forever Home
by Jennie the Lloyd
In my tiny backyard, my rescue dog Judy has found her calling. Once nameless and discarded by a puppy mill, the...
Canine Golden Years
Story and photos by Karen Dugan Holman, BS, BSE, MS
There she was — my new foster dog. I had seen her shelter pictures; she...
Against All Odds
by Heide Brandes
Across America, approximately 22 percent of lost dogs and just 2 percent of lost cats that enter animal shelters are reunited with...
Timeless Love
Senior pets may not be the first to come to mind when you’re thinking about adopting, but they deserve a second look. November is...
Whiskered Wardens
by LEIGH ANN MATTHEWS
What can be said about barn cats? Plenty. These rugged, independent and resourceful felines are an integral part of many horse...
Active Seniors, Active Dogs
by MARY GREEN
“Wanna go for a walk?”
Few phrases light up a dog’s face quite like that one. Walking is a win-win for dogs and...
Recognizing Suicide Prevention Month
Story by and photos courtesy of SYDNEY PRUETT, LPC
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to bring attention to an urgent public health issue....
Two Dogs, One Caring Heart
by ANNE COSGROVE WIMBERLY
“I’m a patient person, and I like to give dogs the benefit of the doubt,” said Cassie Grimm, a singer-songwriter and...
Parties and People and Pets
by CONNIE CRONLEY
Let’s talk about entertaining with pets in the home.
Some people think the pets are entertainment enough, but those who add people may...
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