Tag: Jan/Feb 2021
WRITTEN BY: Anna Holton-Dean
Birds of the air, fish of the sea, wild
animals of land and even the domestic type in your own home all share something in common— they’re a wonder of nature in one way or another. From picking locks like a master burglar to disappearing organs, they...
Mary Murray’s has been proudly serving the Tulsa area for over half a century. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, holiday or another special occasion, their floral designers are ready to assist with beautiful arrangements and same-day delivery.When it comes to being surrounded by the beauty and fragrance of flowers...
WRITTEN BY: Mary Green
You have probably heard me and others speak about positive reinforcement training.
There are many different training methodologies that one could follow. There is “balanced” training, force-free or “purely positive,” “traditional,” clicker training and E-collar (shock collar) to name a few.
So what is positive reinforcement training, and...
WRITTEN BY: Heide Brandes
Sara Lorenzen of Norman sobbed uncontrollably when one of her Boxers left for the last time to live with her ex-husband.
Her marriage was not a good one. She had a Victim Protective Order against her husband, and she worried about the safety of Brinkley, the Boxer...
WRITTEN BY: Lauren Cavagnolo
For anyone who has ever wanted to help a stray cat and lives outside of Tulsa city
limits, it doesn’t take long to realize there are few options for helping these cats in need. While some suburban areas have their own animal shelters, most rural areas have...
WRITTEN BY: Heide Brandes
What does a landlocked state and a southeastern town like Tahlequah have to do with killer whales off the coast of the Pacific Northwest?
Turns out, quite a lot. In fact, just a simple shared name has created a new push for Oklahomans to get involved in...
WRITTEN BY: Lauren Cavagnolo
It was an overcast, chilly day in late September when a tiny yellow bird landed next to
a teacher on the playground at Riverfield Country Day School, which is also home to peacocks and various barnyard animals. The teacher leaned over, and the bright yellow bird let...
WRITTEN BY: Anna Holton-Dean
Tulsa County Bar Association’s Animal Law
Committee recently hosted a Cutest Pet Contest to benefit “Lawyers Against Pawverty,” a yearly fundraising effort. Proceeds benefit a worthwhile local organization that positively impacts both animals and people.
This year’s proceeds
went to Pause4Paws Inc., a local nonprofit that provides short-term emergency...
WRITTEN BY: Anna Holton-Dean
PHOTOS BY: Cindy Alvarez
Finding a boarding/daycare facility that provides trustworthy, quality care is a concern
for any pet owner, but it’s a non-negotiable priority when your pet is special needs. Delana Taylor McNac, DVM and owner/manager of Dogville Daycare & Boarding, wanted to meet the needs of...
WRITTEN BY: Anna Holton-Dean
You probably know Dan Threlkeld, chief meteorologist at Tulsa’s Channel 8 (KTUL), and even turn to him to help plan your day. He’s a trusted name with a passion for reporting the weather. But loyal Facebook followers have come to love reading Threlkeld’s daily posts on...
