Articles
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”...
Tim Heitzman and His Rescue Crew: Maya, Bindi and Ozzy
by Kaycee Chance
Photos courtesy of Tim Heitzman
Clockwise: Maya serves as the face of Rescue Dog Hot Sauce. Bindi enjoying the great outdoors....
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...
OSU-OKC’s Veterinary Technology Program
by KAYCEE CHANCE | Photos courtesy of OSU-OKC
Chances are, if you see your veterinarian regularly, you have a vet tech in your life that...
Noir Beauties
Throughout the centuries, black cats have graced the laps of queens, found their way into famous artwork and prowled through pages penned by literary...
Love in Balance
by HEIDE BRANDES | Photos courtesy of Kat Dinh
Kat Dinh stares at her two cats and feels the familiar pang of worry. Her 6-year-old...
Black Cats, Lucky Companions
by ROWENA MILLS
You’ve probably heard the myth that “black cats bring bad luck” for as long as you can remember — though you may...
Fall Freshen-Up
by ANNA HOLTON-DEAN
As summer fades and the crisp air of fall rolls in, your pet’s coat — and grooming needs — begin to change....
Fall for Your Pet
by KILEY ROBERSON
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to slow down and savor the season with your...
Glamour at the Dog Show?
by NANCY GALLIMORE
You’ve seen the big dog shows on television — Westminster, The National Dog Show and Crufts, to name a few of the...
Watch Your Step!
Story and photo by Karen Dugan Holman, M.S., B.S., B.S.E.
People describe their age in several ways. Chronological, wisdom, aches and pains, retirement…. But not...
Upstanding Sitters
by Rowena Mills
Photo courtesy of Lyndsy Paulick
Going on adventures … visiting magical places … sharing life with animals….
Joe and Lyndsy Paulick of Owasso have...
Traveling Companions
by Julie Wenger Watson
As our pets become more integrated into all aspects of our lives, it’s no longer a surprise to see a Chihuahua...
Squirrels of Oklahoma
by Inger Giuffrida, executive director, WildCare Oklahoma
Squirrels are one of the most prolific mammals on earth, with 278 species worldwide. They are members of...
Picking the Best Provider
Choosing the right veterinarian for your pet’s care is like selecting a doctor for yourself or your children. Finding the right provider is essential...
Hay, What?
Story and photos by Anne Cosgrove Wimberly
It’s nearing the end of summer. Big-box stores host crowds of college students who purchase towels, bedsheets, laundry...
National Mutt Day
by Anne Rener
Jake. Handsome. Debonair. Lover of people, parties, and stuffed animals (his babies). We met by happenstance at an adoption event, but it...
Churchill’s Cats
by Rowena Mills
When British statesman Sir Winston Churchill’s grandson (also named Winston Churchill) and Mary Caroline d’Erlanager were married in July 1964, the family...
Drift off to Dreamland
Story and photos by Nancy Gallimore
Thump-thump, thump-thump, thump-thump. I glance up from my long- neglected email inbox and immediately attribute the rhythmic staccato to...
Divine Intervention
by Carol Mowdy Bond | Photos courtesy of Greg White
In 2003, Dr. Greg White and his friend Adrienne headed to Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to...
Claws and Paws
by Kim Doner
Have you ever observed how much animals differ from one another in how they’re designed to survive? For instance, look at all...
A Grounding Presence
by Carol Mowdy Bond | Photos courtesy of Ben Martin
When he was about 14 years old, Ben Martin began a long plunge into drug...
A Cherished Life
Story and photos by Connie Cronley
I’ve had lots of fantasies in my life — Miss America, Pulitzer Prize winner, lottery champion — but the...
Woman’s Best Friend
by Anne Cosgrove Wimberly
Photos courtesy of Jydonne Bynum
Jydonne Bynum first noticed the little gray cat during her routine walk through Norman’s Old Silk Stocking...
Managing Behavioral Issues
by Karen Dugan Holman, B.S., M.S., B.S.E.
My Csonka was a gorgeous black lovable lug of a Labrador retriever. He was extremely obedient, skilled, and...
Listen Up!
by Connie Cronley
A young woman walks her dog Simon by my house regularly. We wave, sometimes call out “Hi.”
One day recently, I was hungry...
House Calls
by Andrea Chancellor
The work of best-selling writer James Herriot (real-life British veterinary surgeon Alfred James Wight, 1916–1995) has delighted readers since 1970 as he...
Meowin’ in the Wind
by Rowena Mills
American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who turns 84 in May and is still going strong, has had an enormous impact on music and...
Flocking to the City
by Julie Wenger Watson
You don’t have to be a farmer or live in the country to enjoy the benefits of agriculture. A remarkable amount...
Celebrating Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
by Inger Giuffrida, executive director, WildCare Oklahoma
Spring is associated with birth and rebirth. Seeds grow, flowers bloom, grasses green, trees grow leaves, and wildlife...
Breaking Ground
by Kelsey Warren-Bryant
Oklahoma City has broken ground for the brand-new Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center to help address the crisis of pet overpopulation and...
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