Title: UFli Flyball Tournament, May 1-2
Location: Grove Expo Center, Grove, OK
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Description: Dogs Gone Wild Flyball Club of Tulsa presents the third UFli Flyball Tournament and Great Plains Championship Qualifier. The Groovin’ in Grove Flyball tournament and the Great Plains Qualifier will be held on May 1-2 in Grove, Oklahoma at the Grove Expo Center.

Dogs Gone Wild Flyball Club is excited about bringing flyball back to Oklahoma. We invite everyone to come out to see the sport of flyball at its best. Admission is free. Hours will be 8:00-5:00 May 1-2 For more information go to http://www.dogsgonewild.org

Start Date: 2010-05-01
Start Time: 8:00
End Date: 2010-05-02
End Time: 17:00

On Monday, March 1, Senate Bill 1712 passed the Oklahoma senate with an overwhelming margin of 38 to 8. Introduced by Patrick Anderson (R-Enid), this Puppymill Regulation Legislation, will put an end to the tax evasion, consumer fraud and animal cruelty that have become big business in Oklahoma.

            It is estimated that most of the unlicensed puppy producers do not declare themselves as a business and bypass taxes that are important to our state. Additionally, these facilities are often overcrowded and raise the animals in deplorable conditions.

            Those who support passage of this important legislation should contact their representatives to urge them to support this urgent measure.

            For more information visit http://www.okpuppymilltruth.org

Title: Bark Walk
Location: LaFortune Park, 51st & Yale, Tulsa
Description: Sponsored by Tulsa Boxer Rescue, craft show, competitions, demonstrations, music, food, all dogs welcome! For more information contact barkwalk@tulsaboxerrescue.net

Date: 2010-04-17

          Dr. Wade Spradley of Legacy Equine Medical & Surgical Centre of Glenpool has recently been awarded the prestigious 2010 Oklahoma Equine Veterinarian of the Year at the 95^th Annual Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association Convention held in January in Oklahoma City.

               The Oklahoma Equine Veterinarian of the Year is the highest award given by the OVMA. It symbolizes a career of achievement and dedication to the profession, Oklahoma citizens, and their horses. Candidates are nominated by their peers, and then selected from the nominees by past recipients of the award.  To qualify for this award the recipient must be an Oklahoma licensed Veterinarian, must have been an active OVMA member for the ten years immediately preceding nomination, must be recognized as an outstanding veterinarian by his or her colleagues in the veterinary community, and should also be a contributor to his or her community.

In addition, the award is given in recognition of an accumulation of accomplishments to veterinary medicine over a period of several years, a single outstanding identifiable contribution to veterinary medicine within the preceding five years, outstanding expertise within a specific branch of veterinary medicine as recognized by his or her peers, and/or an outstanding contribution to society outside the field of veterinary medicine.

          Born in Cameron, Oklahoma, Dr. Wade Spradley attended Oklahoma State University and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1985.  Dr. Spradley’s vast experience comes from working for several different practitioners all across the southern United States.  He has practiced in Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, at two different thoroughbred racetracks, and a lameness practice in Houston, TX. 

Dr. Spradley returned to Oklahoma in 1995 and is now a practitioner and founding co-owner of Legacy Equine Medical and Surgical Centre in Glenpool, Oklahoma.

          Dr. Spradley is an active member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, American Veterinary Medical Association, Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association, and International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology, an organization of equine veterinarians who practice the highest standard of equine sports medicine and diagnostic imaging through advanced education and certification programs. 

Dr. Spradley performs in depth and complicated lameness exams and uses the latest in lameness treatment technology.  He is also certified in equine embryo transfer.

          Dr. Spradley is a founding co-owner of Legacy Equine Centre, a state-of-the-art, exclusively equine hospital located on 23 acres south of Tulsa in northeastern Oklahoma.  The equine hospital offers the highest quality medical and surgical services to horses of all ages, sizes, and types to fulfill the healthcare needs of your horse.  Advanced lameness and prepurchase exams, diagnostic imaging using digital radiographs and ultrasound, shockwave, and the latest stem cell and platelet rich plasma therapy include a few of the sports medicine services.  Gastroscopy and upper airway endoscopy are also performed routinely.  The intensive care unit encompasses all types of medical cases and includes neonatal capabilities.  Embryo transfer and other reproductive services are also offered.  The hospital’s ambulatory service is available to improve convenience by making farm calls to your location.  Legacy Equine Centre also offers a complete surgical service including orthopedic, arthroscopic, upper respiratory, emergency, and laser surgery. 

Title: Spring Fling Bird Fair, March 6th
Location: Green Country Event Center, 12000E. 31st Street
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Description: The Oklahoma Avicultural Society sponsors the Spring Fling Bird Fair.  It is one of this region’s largest fairs and attract local and national vendors and bird breeders. With approximately one hundred vendor tables of bird related items, including a large variety of bird species, cages, play stands, toys, food, publications and other assorted bird paraphernalia, fair visitors are bound to find those just perfect items for their feathered companions.

In its continuing effort to promote responsible companion bird ownership and education, the OAS provides free printed materials covering numerous aspects of bird care. Topics include nutrition, choosing the proper toys and cages, behavior, and toxic hazards. This is where the public can learn about what to expect when a bird becomes a pet in their home.

The Oklahoma Avicultural Society promotes the buying and selling of only baby birds that have been properly weaned to experienced handfeeders of a species. Educational material will be available explaining the dangers and dispelling the myths of purchasing or selling unweaned babies. (We encourage all vendors who attend OAS Bird Fairs to consider first the health and well being of their babies and to sell only those that are properly weaned.)

Income generated by the Bird Fairs allows the Oklahoma Avicultural Society to provide quality speakers at our monthly meetings and to support avian research and conservation.

There was a tremendous turnout at the last OAS Bird Fair, with many new vendors from outside the region, and it proved to be a fun day out for everyone. These fairs are an excellent opportunity to talk with other bird lovers, discuss with them the joys and responsibilities of pet bird ownership, and to pick up the latest toys or stock up on those favorite birdie treats.
More Information: 918-437-3343
Date: 2010-03-06

Losing a pet is a painful experience; many people suffer in silence. 

Have you ever lost a pet that made a difference in your life? 

Join us as we remember them and celebrate their lives.

Saturday, May 8th @ 10:00-11:00 a.m., rain or shine

Centennial Park, 1028 E. 6th St. Tulsa, OK  74120

The program features a memorial presentation set to music. To include your pet’s name  and/or photo in the presentation, please email them by May 1st to: info@animalallianceok.org

All ages are welcome, including children who have lost a pet

The service is interfaith and interdenominational ; all are welcome

Bring a favorite photo or other items that memorialize  your pet.

The service is free . There will be a designated area  to make a secure donation in memory of your pet to local  animal  care organizations,  if  so desired.

Sponsored by the Oklahoma Alliance for Animals 

For more information  contact Oklahoma Alliance for Animals 918 742 3700

Rev. Delana Taylor McNac, a program manager for Banfield Charitable Trust and former Director of Spiritual Care for Hospice of Green Country, is a hospice chaplain and veterinarian residing in Tulsa.  

“The idea of a city-wide pet memorial service has been on my heart for some time. When people lose a beloved pet, they often find themselves with little support for their loss. Sometimes friends and family have no idea how significant the loss of a pet is. Tulsa is such a pet friendly, pet loving city,  I wanted to make a way for us to come together as a community to remember the pets who have made a difference in our lives and to honor their memories. It is also an opportunity for us to stand together as pet owners on behalf of the pets who don’t have a voice—the homeless, the abused and neglected, and those who need our help.”

Title: Valentines Yappy Hour, Feb. 6th
Location: Dog Dish, 6502 E. 51st,  624-2600
Description: Be Our Valentine! Come to Dog Dish on February 6th to spread the love. Enjoy complimentary sweet treats and take home a special valentine from us. Because we love you.
Start Time: 13:00
Date: 2010-02-06
End Time: 15:00

Is your pooch mad for people food? Does your kitty like to self-medicate? Sadly, not everything we love is good for us. In fact, many common household goods that we take for granted as harmless can poison our furry friends. In 2009, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center in Urbana, IL, handled more than 140,000 cases of pets exposed to toxic household substances, including insecticides, cleaning supplies and prescription medications.

To help you keep your pet safe and sound in 2010, our experts have created a list of the 10 common poisons that most affected our furry friends last year. Here’s a sneak peek at their advice:

• Top dishonors—once again—go to human medications, which accounted for the most calls to the ASPCA’s 24-hour poison control hotline in 2009. Pets often snatch pill vials from counters and nightstands or gobble up meds accidentally dropped on the floor. Remember to keep all medications, including pain remedies, antidepressants and decongestants, in a cabinet far away from pets’ prying paws.
• Cats and dogs are often the unwitting victims of our efforts to battle flea infestations. The misapplication of spot-on flea and tick products can be especially problematic for our feline friends. Talk to your vet about choosing the right, species-specific flea treatment for your pet and never use products made for dogs on cats, and vice versa.
• Some of the most delicious people food—including citrus, avocado and raisins—can be poisonous to pets. Chocolate ingestion accounted for nearly half of all people food-related cases in 2009, so be sure to keep cocoa hidden from your resourceful cat or dog.
• Pet parents also need to remember to protect their cats and dogs from common household cleaners such as bleaches, detergents and disinfectants. These products, when inhaled by our furry friends, can cause serious gastrointestinal distress and irritation to the respiratory tract.
• Household plants may keep your house green and your air clean, but some can cause serious gastrointestinal problems for companion animals who nibble on them. Check out our toxic plant list before your next visit to the nursery.

As always, if you suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please call your vet or the ASPCA’s 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435.

Severe weather conditions are expected to last through the weekend. Pets that are left

outdoors without sufficient shelter can be in mortal danger quickly.

Oklahoma law calls for animals to have adequate food, water and shelter.

In current weather conditions, animals should be brought indoors or must have access to

shelter in which they can remain warm, dry and completely out of wind.

Short haired dogs, elderly animals or ones which are underweight or otherwise in poor

health can be in the greatest danger. Do not leave senior pets or shorthaired dogs outdoors

unattended.

Water bowls left outside will freeze. Pets should be offered water indoors or in areas in

which a bowl cannot freeze.

If pets are indoors in a carrier, do not leave the carrier too close to a heat source or

fireplace. Make sure that bedding is safe and also is not near a heat source.

Jenny McElyea
Program Director
Oklahoma Alliance for Animals

Title: “DOG BOWL 2010″ Forrest & Jenny’s Place Animal Rescue Jan. 31
Location: Cain’s Ballroom
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Description: A fun competiton event for dogs at Cain’s Ballroom on January 31st, from 4-7pm benefitting  Forrest & Jenny’s Place Animal Rescue . There will be live music from “Tex Montan,”
food from ELmer’s BBQ, and an awesome silent auction featuring items from The Ambassador Hotel, The Cheesecake Factory, Kirk Douglas, Steve Largent, Tulsa Ballet, and MANY more! Admission is $15 per person, a $10 Entry fee for competing dogs, and spectator dogs attend free.
Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2010-01-31
End Time: 19:00