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Sniffing Out Treasures
Story and photos by Andrea Chancellor
It has been years since the Tulsa Flea Market first invited dog shoppers to accompany their humans. Today, more...
Working Partners
by Rowena Mills
“I have been bringing animals of all types home with me since I was a small child,” says Susan Miller. “I’ve had...
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...
Following a Trend
by Julie Wenger Watson
Social media can influence so many aspects of our lives, from the food we cook to the clothes we wear and...
Act with Intention
by Mary Green
“My dog won’t listen.” “My dog is just stubborn.”
Have you said that sort of thing about your dog? Perhaps the issue is...
Hogs and History
by Carol Mowdy Bond | Photos courtesy of the Sivard family
In late 2024, May, a Meishan pig, birthed 13 piglets. May and a Meishan...
Bringing Sunshine
by Rowena Mills
Photos courtesy of Warren Pagel, M.D.
Warren Pagel, M.D., had a rather late start as a dog owner. Although he grew up on...
First Felines
by Rowena Mills
Susan Ford and Amy Carter have a good deal in common. Each is the youngest child and only daughter of a president...
Loving Foster Care
by Anne Rener
As any pet parent knows, animals provide companionship and reduce anxiety. For people in crisis — such as drug addiction or domestic...
The Evolution of a Crazy Dog Person
by Nancy Gallimore | Photos courtesy of Nancy Gallimore
Dear parents, this is a tale of fair warning. Do you have a child who is...
Not Empty Nesters
by Inger Giuffrida, executive director, and Elise Gundlach, operations director, WildCare Oklahoma
Photos courtesy of WildCare Oklahoma
Spring means baby season for wildlife in Oklahoma. It...
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Story and photos by Nancy Gallimore
The greetings of hundreds of hopeful dogs created a deafening din as we made our way through rows of...
Wildly Creative?
by Kelsey Warren-Bryant
From teaching elephants to paint with their trunks to encouraging pigs to apply strokes to a canvas holding a paintbrush in the...
The Eyes Have It
by Kim Doner
When we look deep into animals’ eyes, we humans might wonder what they’re thinking — but have you ever wondered how another...
Pets in the Pool
by Jennifer Sharpe
Since ancient times, humans have used water for healing and exercise. Hydrotherapy and aquatic rehabilitation exercises have been used to treat many...
Love — One Tail Wag at a Time
by Karen Dugan Holman, B.S., B.S.E., M.S.
Photos courtesy of Karen Dugan Holman
Who knew picking up a tiny black Labrador puppy from the Muskogee pound...
For Your Valentine
by Kelsey Warren-Bryant | Photos courtesy of Pixabay
Do you have a feline that you simply adore? What about a special person in your life...
A Run of Luck
by Rowena Mills | Photos courtesy of Susan Bachmann
When Susan Bachmann went for a run on a hot day in June 2023, she didn’t...
Interactive Exercise
by Mary Green
The new year always brings me to a place of renewed commitment to keep my dogs healthy. Admittedly, my dogs are far...
Weathering Winter’s Blast
by Julie Wenger Watson | Photos courtesy of Pixabay
Oklahoma is famous for its volatile weather in winter and throughout the year. Living in this...
Strategies for Survival
by Inger Giuffrida, executive director, WildCare Oklahoma
January, February, and even early March can be tough for wildlife. Although some animals hibernate or go into...
The Greatest of All Time
Although dogs were the earliest domesticated mammals, another critter was incorporated into helping Neolithic humans survive about 10,000 years ago — the goat.
Early Iranian...
Kitty Patrol
by Carol Mowdy Bond
Photos courtesy of BlueSTEM AgriLearning Center
“These cats are pest control,” says Dr. Kristy Ehlers, director of school partnerships at BlueSTEM AgriLearning...
Making Time STAY Still
by Karen Dugan Holman, B.S., B.S.E., M.S.
Photos courtesy of Corinna Tressler, D.V.M.
Corinna Tressler, D.V.M., owner of Green Country Veterinary Hospital, has partnered with Loyal,...
Gorey Cats
by Rowena Mills
If you are a fan of the PBS television series MASTERPIECE Mystery!, you have seen the clever animated sequence in the opening...
Combating Natural Disasters
by Jennifer Sharpe
Ice storms. Tornadoes. Wildfires.
In Oklahoma, those are just some of the natural disasters that could strike — that’s why we need to...
Accidental Puppy
by Nancy Gallimore
I have a new puppy. I did not mean to get a puppy. But I have known this special boy since he...
Winter Quarters
by Elise Gundlach, certified wildlife rehabilitator and WildCare operations director, and Kristy Wicker, WildCare education director
Photos courtesy of WildCare Oklahoma
Have you ever wondered what...
Plan for Success
When you acquire a new dog for Christmas or at any time, regardless of the background or history, there are many things to think...
Start with Safety
by Jennifer Sharpe
If you’re thinking about bringing home a new pet for Christmas, don’t forget the pet insurance, warns the Oklahoma Insurance Department.
Unfortunately, many...
Soaking Up Love
by Connie Cronley
That sunny July day in 2009 was the worst day of the ginger kitten’s life. It was also his luckiest.
Curtis Pfaff was...
Plot Twists
Story and photos by Nancy Gallimore
I’m not sure if I’ve stepped into a Hallmark movie or a Disney feature. On one hand, it’s autumn...
Minding the Stores
by Rowena Mills
Photos courtesy of Sherry Bonner
“I have never been a cat person. Crybaby is my first cat,” says Sherry Bonner, owner of the...
