Articles
Why I Foster: Q&A With Ivy Graham
In each issue this year, meet a local foster parent and discover why they open their home and heart to pets in need.
Fostering for...
Training Tip: Polite Pups and Patio Dining
by Mary Green
There’s something deeply satisfying about including your dog in your real life — relaxing on a restaurant patio, hosting friends in your...
The Bo in Botanic
by Nancy Gallimore
Photos by Tulsa Botanic Garden Horticulture Staff
I was admittedly nervous. After a long corporate career and 18 years of entrepreneurship, I had...
Tails Wagging, Tires Rolling
From centennial events and quirky Route 66 facts to pet-friendly tips and retro-inspired gear, everything you need for a Mother Road adventure is here.
Cruising...
Pets Welcome: Tulsa Ranks Among Top 15 Most Pet-Friendly Cities
by Heide Brandes
When WalletHub recently named Tulsa one of the top 15 most pet-friendly cities in the United States, local pet owners weren’t surprised....
Pets & Their People: Cleared for Landing
by Julie Wenger Watson
Erin Chappel’s resume is impressive. A graduate of Florida’s top-rated Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Chappel has built a career as a pilot...
One-Pot Pet-Friendly Meals
by Anna Holton-Dean
For busy families juggling work, school and active pets, mealtime can feel like a high-wire act. As May and June bring longer...
On the Run Together
by Jennifer Sharpe
Running is an activity that many humans and their dogs love to do — so why not do it together?
In a Feb....
Four Paws on Deck
by Julie Wenger Watson
Oklahoma is home to more than 200 lakes, offering countless opportunities for water recreation. While the state’s weather generally allows for...
Dodge’s Road to Recovery
by Anna Holton-Dean
Photos courtesy of Route 66 Pet Rescue
For most dogs, everyday activities like eating, panting and chewing on toys come naturally. For Dodge,...
Cat Chat: The Great Window Watch
by Jessica Sawatski
Tail flick. Ears forward. Teeth chattering at something you can’t even see. Your cat is locked in.
To you, it looks like idle...
Book Review: ‘Sealed with a Hiss’
BOOK REVIEW: Adult Pick
by Rita Mae Brown
Review by Kiley Roberson
If you haven’t joined the Mrs. Murphy fan club yet, you’re missing out — not...
Book Review: ‘I Am Rebel’
BOOK REVIEW: Kids Pick
By Ross Montgomery
Review by Kiley Roberson
What does it truly mean to be brave? This is the question answered in the middle-grade...
A Compassionate Goodbye
by Jennifer Sharpe
When pain, anxiety or illness diminish a pet’s quality of life, it may be time to consider end-of-life care.
Dr. Dan Walker has...
Say Cheese! 10 Iconic Route 66 Photo Spots
With Route 66's centennial celebration underway, there's no better time to hit the road with your four-legged co-pilot. The stretch between Tulsa and Oklahoma...
Making Room for New Beginnings
by Rylee Zaragoza
Rescue work begins with one simple thing: a safe place. As an elementary school administrator, I spend my days creating environments where...
Food-Delivery Toys for Dogs
by Mary Green
One often overlooked skill in dog training is teaching dogs how to settle, self-regulate and relax on their own. Perhaps your dog...
‘The Humane Gardener’
by Sharon Bishop-Baldwin
Photos courtesy of Nancy Lawson
Growing up as the daughter of an animal-loving mother and a father who was a plant pathologist, Nancy...
The Organized Pet Life
by Anna Holton-Dean
For some, the thought of spring cleaning and organizing brings a sense of relief and peace.Â
For others who aren’t sure where to...
Substitute Mom
Story and photos by Nancy Gallimore
It’s 5:30 at Walmart on a Friday afternoon. This is a terrible time to be Walmarting. Everyone is getting...
