Articles
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...
Solutions in Action
Story and photos by Sharon Bishop-Baldwin
Hardly anyone was surprised when Bissell Pet Foundation founder Cathy Bissell wrote that the nation’s overburdened animal shelters are...
Safe, Warm & Active
by Jessica Sawatski
When temperatures drop in Tulsa, it’s tempting for people and pets to hunker down. But winter doesn’t have to sideline exercise, enrichment...
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
We’ve got the perfect gifts,
For pets and humans too!
XOXO
-TulsaPets
Glory Haus Red Heart Travel Mug
$24.99 | Southern Agriculture
Take your love on...
Pushing Those Buttons
Who’s your favorite talking animal on social media? Is it Bastian or Bunny the dog? Or perhaps you prefer felines, like Billi or Steve B? Maybe you just adore the sassiness of Merlin the pig.
Pets & Their People: Dogs, Cats & Vinyl
Since opening in January 2024, Studio Records in Broken Arrow has been a pet-friendly destination, with owner Brian Price’s cats and dogs serving as beloved members of the store’s team.
Brushing Up on Pet Dental Care
Has your pup stopped eating like he used to or started pawing at his mouth? Maybe you’ve noticed his breath has been especially foul lately, or he is drooling more than normal. These can all be signs of poor dental health in your pet.
One Man’s Trash
by Nancy Gallimore
Photos courtesy of Ashley Dwyer
I recognized her eyes immediately from photos posted on Facebook. She was considering me politely, her gaze thoughtful...
