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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 that includes everything from flight instruction and organ transportation to corporate and commuter flying. She’s also the author of two novels for young adults. While...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Tripod Tippy
by Anna Holton-Dean
Photos courtesy of Tonya Mason
Tonya and Steve Mason were not looking for a new pet when a special-needs rescue found his way...
Nothing to Sneeze At
by Jennifer Sharpe
With winter behind us and warm weather ahead, there’s no better time than spring to enjoy fresh air and the Oklahoma sunshine....
Mapping a Way Home
by Julie Wenger Watson
Every “missing pet” flier represents a heartbroken human and an anxious animal. While many lost pets are ultimately returned to their...
Wait…Cats Do That?
by Jessica Sawatski
Cats are masters of the expected: They nap in sunbeams, patrol the windowsill and give you that slow-blink look that somehow feels...
Man’s Best Friends Who Serve
They don’t enlist or choose the assignment, but they never hesitate when called into danger. For decades, military and law enforcement K-9s have quietly...
‘Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism’ by Stewart Reynolds
Review by Kiley Roberson
Cats have always acted like they know something we don’t, and in “Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism,” it turns out...
Green Paws
We often see their antics as mischievous when our pets dig holes or nibble plants, but maybe they’re really just helping out. Here are...
Training Tip: Train Your Dog Month
by Mary Green
January is National Train Your Dog Month — the perfect time to celebrate learning, teamwork and the joy of progress with your...
