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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...

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....

Musya

by Alexey Tarasov A Bittersweet Beginning Musya’s journey to becoming a beloved member of our family started with heartbreak. My wife and I had been eager...

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...

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...

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...

Ollie Goes to the Farm

About five years ago, the Freeman family adopted an 8-week-old puppy from Country Roads Animal Rescue in Harrah. Around that same time, they launched Natural Freedom Farm in Chandler.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...
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OKC Pets Magazine and its companion website OKCPetsMagazine.com provide OKC pet owners with the perspectives of a bi-monthly magazine, the interactive, up-to-the-minute insights of a local news source, and the humane conscience and social media involvement of the OKC pet community. Only here will you find a one-step resource for local pet products, services and events as well as adoption and pet care information. All of it is sprinkled with lots of pictures of local pets!