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Changing Ancient Views

by Paul W. Wilson Bats have been associated with Halloween since ancient times, even before there was a Halloween. Many people observed large numbers of...

A Commitment to the Fish

Story and photos by Carol Mowdy Bond “Years ago, my husband and I remodeled a bathroom and kept the old bathtub, with the intent of using...

A Bird-Watcher’s Favorite

by Kim Doner When someone says, “Pelican,” how many people in the room shout, “Oklahoma!” I’m betting that would be … wait, wait, don’t tell me...

The Endangered Ark Foundation

Story and photos by Anna Holton-Dean “Elephants.” “Eclipse.” Enough said. When my son’s teacher sent out an email asking if any family members wanted to tag along...

Outwitted, Outplayed, Outfoxed

Story and photos by Nancy Gallimore I guess I should have realized very early on what I was up against. But he came into my...

Furry Customers

by Julie Wenger Watson Shopping for your pet can be as much fun as shopping for yourself. Beyond the basics, an entire world of businesses...

Labrador Legacy

by Kelsey Warren-Bryant | Photos courtesy of Rob and Sereta Wilson Not very many canines have a place of business named for them — much less...

Literary Kitties Part II

by Rowena Mills In Part I, we tracked literary kitties from antiquity to the early nineteenth century, pouncing on intriguing examples from novels, plays, poems,...

Combating Loss of Habitat

Oklahomans Work To Boost Horned Lizard Population by Heide Brandes “Iremember playing with those all the time as a kid. They seemed to be everywhere, but...

Fostering Vulnerable Newborns

by Anne Rener With the weather warming, local animal shelters can count on an influx of newborn puppies and kittens that desperately need foster care. In...

CARING FOR THOSE IN NEED

by Cynthia Armstrong | Photos courtesy of Tim Ajax, Oklahoma Primate Sanctuary Located outside Newcastle, the Oklahoma Primate Sanctuary (OPS) has cared for hundreds of primates...

A DAY TO REVISIT

by Kim Doner Thanks to Ms. Ruth Hanchett for this story’s inspiration. Friday, February 2, is Groundhog Day, woohoo! In honor of this wonderful tradition, I’ve been...

A Spot of Luck

by Tembra Gatlin, DVM | Photos courtesy of VCA There are always spots for hope! In this case, those spots belong to a rescue pup...

WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

by Anne Rener Toad, a tabby cat, goes out every night to meet up with fellow felines and do whatever night prowlers are apt to do....

PETS HELPING PEOPLE

by Julie Wenger Watson | Photos courtesy of Muddy Paws Everyone loves a clean pet, but not everyone enjoys the process. Bathing a pet can be a...

Trivia for a Cause

by Rowena Mills | Photos courtesy of Pause4Paws When you attend the Trivia for a Cause evening on October 25 to benefit Pause4Paws, you will...

Critter Collection

by Kim Doner Greetings, critter-loving readers! I’m here to supply you with more than a few facts to ensure your triumphant win of my favorite game...

BY YOUR SIDE

by Anna Holton-Dean | Photos courtesy of Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic Grab the leash and lace up your sneakers for Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic’s...

Join the Rat Race

by Kim Doner Let’s talk rat. OK, I know you just shuddered; I can anticipate readers who are squeamish about all rodents. (Really? Including capybaras? WOW! That...

Pet-Friendly Travel, Tulsa Style!

by Heide Brandes It’s not exactly a surprise that pet-friendly travel is one of the hottest trends, and the good news is that the hospitality industry...

Not So Darling?

by Kim Doner Historically, many immigrants to the New World had no qualms about wagging familiars from home with them, whether the effects proved benign or...

One Little Ripple

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...

Don’t Paint Pets!

by Kim Doner Wanna paint pets? Like: Draw on dogs? Tint those turtles? Sharpie some shells? Color the cats, acrylic a crab, pigment the parrot, ink an iguana,...

Skating on Thin Ice

by Karen Dugan Holman, B.S., B.S.E., M.S. | Photos courtesy of Karen Dugan Holman Most of us remember the stories of Lassie saving Timmy from...

Therapetics Service Dogs

by Anna Holton-Dean Photos courtesy of Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma Allyson Anderson was born with a rare, debilitating disorder which eventually took her ability to walk,...

By Your Side

by Julie Wenger Watson | Photos courtesy of Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic Everyone knows exercise is good for us, and exercising with friends —...

Beware the BUZZ!

by Karen Dugan Holman, B.S., B.S.E., M.S. Visiting my in-laws in Arkansas was often an educational and entertaining pastime. While driving at dusk, I learned...

Star Quality

by Rowena Mills Did you know animals compete for acting awards in movies and television just like people do? The Picture Animal Top Star of...

Sharing Precious Memories

by Heide Brandes | Photos courtesy of Johnny Perkins For Johnny Perkins of Edmond, Ziggy Stardust was not just a beloved pet but almost like his...

Double Delight

  Story and photos by Lauren Cavagnolo T he Bagelarium & STG Gelateria is one of the newest ventures of Andolini’s Worldwide. Serving up bagel-based sandwiches and...

Sustainable Change

by Rowena Mills After Pat Becker moved from Oklahoma to Arkansas three years ago, she discovered a new focus for her interest in animals — a...

Fourth of July and Your Pets

by Karen Dugan Holman, B.S., B.S.E., M.S. When I was growing up in rural Broken Arrow, Fourth of July celebrations were full of life lessons and...

Is BALD Beautiful?

by Kim Doner Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair. Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn’t fuzzy, was he? I used to think that verse was...

Taming Dragons

by Kim Doner It’s interesting what happens when you open up the doors and windows of your life, figuratively speaking. All sorts of things find their...

The Five Freedoms

By Mary Green CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Counselor CNWI: Certified Nose Work Instructor K9 Manners & More Broken Arrow, Oklahoma In the community...

When was the last time?

By Nancy Gallimore Today, Howie, my best-boy Dalmatian, is 15 years, 6 months and 2 days old. But who’s counting? Me. I’m counting. I’m counting my blessings...

I LIKE BIG BUNS AND I DON’T KNOW WHY!

Story and photos by Kim Doner Well, it’s been my observation that preferences in animal companions are as varied as the choices available; I, for one,...

CANINE Golden Years

By Karen Dugan Holman, BS, BSE, MS There she was, my new foster dog. I had seen her shelter pictures, and she was a beautiful, cream-colored...

Veterinary Hope Foundation

By Anna Holton-Dean Veterinarians are always there for us. Now, thanks to the Veterinary Hope Foundation, we as the pet community are there for them too....

INTRODUCING Mabel Joy

By Lauren Cavagnolo Mabel Joy is a beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog who loves bully sticks and frozen Kong toys with peanut butter. A sweet dog who...

Raising Humane Kids for a Better Tomorrow

By Heide Brandes Every year, animals are hurt or killed by children, either on purpose or by accident. In many cases, a beloved pet can be...

Scratching Out Elective Declawing

By Anna Holton-Dean This past December, Animal Rescue Foundation of Tulsa (ARF) received an urgent message regarding a female “feral” cat named Phoebe, whose owner was...

Kaleidoscope Time

by Lauren Cavagnolo Look up any time now, and you might just be lucky enough to see a kaleidoscope or swarm of monarch butterflies passing...

Celebrating Decades of Devotion

By Amy Greene Animal Aid of Tulsa was founded in 1961 by Helen Dawson. For 60 years, the organization has upheld its mission: “to rescue...

Pet-Friendly Patio Review

5 Paw Review! POLO GRILL By Lauren Cavagnolo Love dogs? Love wine? Polo Grill’s patio is a must visit for anyone looking to combine the...
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Tulsa Pets 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!