Tag: Sep/Oct 2022
by Rowena Mills
Once upon a time in the nineteenth century, some French writers
regarded their pets as an important part of their lives and helped to promote humane treatment of animals. Four of them — Victor Hugo (1802–1865), Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870), Théophile Gautier (1811–1872), and Champfleury (pseudonym of...
by Karen Dugan Holman, B.S., B.S.E., M.S.
W hen I was asked to write about shock collars, I hesitated, contemplating how many feathers I just might ruffle, and then thought, OK, I’m in. I don’t normally enjoy confrontations, but in this instance, I felt a sense of obligation to provide...
by Kelsey Warren-Bryant
It’s fall, and pumpkin is all around. The sweet spicy smell, the lovely fall aesthetic,
the taste that reminds us of the holidays — pumpkin is a universal love during the fall season, and it’s great for our health. Pumpkin is a superfood, jam-packed with fiber, vitamins, iron,...
A s the weather starts to cool, attentions turn to school, football season,
and end-of-year holidays. Yard work and home repairs are generally not on to-do lists for October, November, and December. People prefer spring for removing tree limbs or trees, moving brush or burn piles, or completing home repairs....
by Jennifer Sharpe | Photos by Linda Earley
Dog lovers enjoy a variety of opportunities at Golden Mutt
Jack, a community-focused retail and event oasis in north Oklahoma City’s Britton District.
The brand’s origins began years ago when Crystal Anderson, a full-time veterinary technician, started to make collars as a hobby. She...
In Spencer, a small suburb just east of
Oklahoma City, a camel became one of the most notable and recognizable local celebrities. Every day, Camalotta would wait by the gates at Precious Pets Ranch, and every day, people would stop by to take pictures and feed her camel treats. Unlike...
by Nancy Gallimore | Artwork by Phuong Cao
In November of 2021, I wrote a story about my Dalmatian, Howie, 15 closing
in on 16 years of age. I knew my boy was nearing the end of his time with me. I wanted to celebrate him while he was still with...
