Articles
Why I Foster
Gayl Leichner
I started volunteering and fostering at Oklahoma City Animal Shelter in March of 1998. Twenty-eight years later, I know I’ve fostered hundreds of...
Food-Delivery Toys for Dogs
by Mary Green
One often overlooked skill in dog training is teaching dogs how to settle, self-regulate and relax on their own. Perhaps your dog...
The Organized Pet Life
by Anna Holton-Dean
For some, the thought of spring cleaning and organizing brings a sense of relief and peace.
For others who aren’t sure where to...
Substitute Mom
Story and photos by Nancy Gallimore
It’s 5:30 at Walmart on a Friday afternoon. This is a terrible time to be Walmarting. Everyone is getting...
Snip the Myths
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...
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...
Training Tip: Train Your Dog Month
by Mary Green
January is National Train Your Dog Month — the perfect time to celebrate learning, teamwork and the joy of progress with your...
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...
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