Articles
An Open Door
In each issue this year, meet a local foster parent and discover why they open their home and heart to pets in need.
Amy Cerda’s...
Kids and Dogs
Building Safe, Happy Relationships
by Mary Green
Lately, I’ve been answering a lot of questions from parents about raising children and dogs together. Having...
A Package Deal
From Shelter Dog to Full-Time Sidekick
by Carol Mowdy Bond
It’s been eight years since Krista Davis noticed a 2-year-old canine detainee at Lawton Animal Welfare’s...
Pet Friendly By Design
Creating a home that is beautiful, functional and welcoming for both pets and people
by Jennifer Sharpe
Would a family with two kids and...
Lesson Learned
How my dog trained me after I thought I trained him
by Nancy Gallimore
I’m sitting at my desk working on my third guess in a...
Hit the Trail
Explore Oklahoma’s pet-friendly hiking trails with your dog this fall
by Sharon Bishop-Baldwin
Fall in Oklahoma means (slightly) cooler weather and a chance to...
Have I Made a Huge Mistake?
‘At 80-plus years old, I just adopted a kitten!’
by Connie Cronley
What was I thinking?
When my last pet, the world’s happiest dog,...
The Great Migration
Why hundreds of millions of birds depend on Oklahoma and how each of us can help protect them
by Inger Giuffrida, Executive Director, WildCare Oklahoma...
Curl Up With a Good ‘Tail’
Fall Reads for Pet Lovers of Every Age
by Kiley Roberson
As the leaves begin to change and temperatures cool, many of us find...
Beyond Backyard Chickens: Taking the Next Steps in Urban Homesteading
In this follow-up to last issue’s urban homesteading feature, learn how gardening, hands-on experience and small ruminants can help aspiring homesteaders grow their skills....
From Summer Snuggles to School Schedules
Help your pets transition from lazy summer days to busy school-year routines
by Lauren Cavagnolo
For many families, back to school marks the end...
Autumn Unleashed
From sniff walks and seasonal outings to homemade treats and cozy comforts, find new ways to celebrate fall with your furry friends.
Pet-Friendly Outings
Fetch Some...
When You Know
Facing the impending loss of a special dog
Story and photos by Nancy Gallimore
The call came in just after 10 a.m. on a Thursday morning....
Mixed, Matched & Meant to Be
In honor of National Mutt Day, adoptable mixed-breed dogs take the spotlight — each one a unique blend of traits, personality and potential.
Variety really...
The Dogs That Change Us
In each issue this year, meet a local foster parent and discover why they open their home and heart to pets in need.
by Ronni...
Socialization
What It Really Means (and What Most People Get Wrong)
by Mary Green
Socialization is one of the most commonly used — and misunderstood —...
Keeping Pets in Homes, Not Shelters
Comanche County Pet Resource Foundation
by Carol Mowdy Bond
Marcia Cronk was working with a traditional animal rescue, often pulling dogs from local shelters to...
Adopting a New Attitude
Cities invest millions in new municipal animal shelters
by Sharon Bishop-Baldwin
Across Oklahoma, new state-of-the-art municipal animal shelters are proliferating almost as quickly as the stray...
A First Step Toward Urban Homesteading
Dreaming of backyard farming? Chickens are often the easiest place to begin. We break down city ordinances in Tulsa and Oklahoma City and explore...
