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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...

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...

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...

Wolf Dogs

by Heide Brandes In 2005, a rescue of a single wolf dog at Wild Heart Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation near Claremore sparked a mission that would...

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...

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...

Teamwork

by Julie Wenger Watson The physical and mental benefits of regular exercise for humans are well established. They include everything from improved cardiovascular health and...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Play Days

by Carol Mowdy Bond | Photos courtesy of Rachel Schaefer “He’s the definition of a lover, not a fighter,” says Rachel Schaefer, who chose her...

Oops!

by Karen Dugan Holman,B.S., B.S.E., M.S. Photos courtesy of Ty Virden Inappropriate “bathroom behavior” is the number-one reason for relinquishment of cats to shelters and the...

Healthy and Happy

As overwhelming as winter holidays can be for people, they are potentially even more challenging for our pets. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and...

Family Outings

by Julie Wenger Watson It’s holiday season, and who better to share it with than our animal family? If you’re looking for a pet-friendly or...

Don’t Stress Meowt

by Heide Brandes | Photo courtesy of Don’t Stress Meowt Cat lovers in Tulsa will soon have a new place to get their feline “fix...

As the Cookies Crumble

by Kelsey Warren-Bryant Baking Christmas cookies is a tradition that many of us look forward to for the holidays. Consider including your pet in the...

At a Snail’s Pace

by Kim Doner I recently read that the spiral is nature’s most efficient shape, at which point I naturally started seeing spirals everywhere — van...

A Way with Words

David Gallant, a freelance writer and American Kennel Club judge based in Oklahoma City, has won a national award from the Dog Writers Association...

A Day at the Lake

by Kelsey Warren-Bryant | Photos courtesy of 405 Animal Rescue Looking ahead: It is 2 p.m. May 19, 2024. You are at the Red Coyote...

Calming Influences

by Jennifer Sharpe Iwas babysitting at my brother’s house for a weekend, which meant caring for two young nieces and Louie, their French bulldog. Louie has been...

SYMBOLS OF Nature’s Lessons Are the Best Gifts

by Inger Giuffrida, executive director, WildCare Oklahoma Photos courtesy of WildCare Oklahoma Spring means baby season for wildlife. Every few weeks, WildCare Oklahoma admits new species. Early...

Caring for Cats and Dogs

by Victoria Stephens A new animal rescue facility in El Reno is building a community of pet lovers and contributing to finding a solution for the...

GOTTA GO!

by Rowena Mills | Photos courtesy of Kim Kuehler You are traveling through Tulsa International Airport with your service dog, comfort animal, or pet. You are...

Feline Fight!

Karen Dugan Holman, B.S., B.S.E., M.S. Tail thumping. The low, purring growl and whine. The flick of the tail, stalking, arched back, puffed-up fur, and the staring....

PAWSITIVELY HOSPITABLE

by Julie Wenger Watson Apet-friendly boutique hotel is set to open this summer in Tulsa’s SoBo District (South Boston). The Brut Hotel, 1840 South Boulder Avenue,...

Don’t I Know You?

by Karen Dugan Holman, B.S., B.S.E., M.S. Several years ago, my son and a friend were talking and laughing on speakerphone. His friend asked to borrow...

Helpless Hounds Turned Hopeful

by Nancy Gallimore | Photos courtesy of Helpless Hounds I remember when Amity Edwards mentioned she was going to start her own breed rescue. I run...

Finding the Way Home

by Julie Wenger Watson They stare at us from social media posts and homemade flyers — the adorable faces of lost pets above the heartbreaking messages...

Drowning under a TWISTER

by Karen Dugan Holman | Photos courtesy of Karen Dugan Holman It was a fabulous Saturday. It was a day full of sunshine, warm temperatures, and...

DOGGIE Bucket List

by Kelsey Warren-Bryant “Carpe diem,” “Seize the moment,” and “You only live once (YOLO)”— they are phrases crafted through time with the simple purpose of reminding...

Survive and Thrive

by Kelsey Warren-Bryant In the wild, betta fish live in tropical fresh waters in Southeast Asia. They stay near the surface of the water defending their...

More Than Just a Treat

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...

Garden Party

by Anna Holton-Dean | Photos courtesy of Tulsa Botanic Garden “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’ ” — Robin Williams If you’re looking for...

Welcome to Charlie’s World

by Jennie Lloyd | Photo by Cindy Alvarez To step into Ziegler Art & Frame at 6 North Lewis is to fall headfirst into a labyrinthine emporium...

Sharing a Bond with Betty and the Animals

by Karen Dugan Holman, B.S., B.S.E., M.S. I believe we can all agree on several things. One, the last two years have been like the stench...

What To Expect When You’re Expecting

by Kelsey Warren-Bryant One of the first clues that I was pregnant came from my female dog, Boo. A black Labrador Boxer mix, she stared at...

Prissy the Chef

Story and photograph by Linda Ann Miller Prissy, our curious black cat, loves to learn new recipes. I would say her interest in cooking began about...

Unconditional LOVE

by Lauren Cavagnolo | Photographs by Kate Friedl “It’s like a hobby with unconditional love attached to it.” That’s how Kate Friedl, founder and executive director...
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TulsaPets Magazine and its companion website TulsaPetsMagazine.com provide Tulsa 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 Tulsa 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!