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Trust in Motion

Susan Gill and Creed’s Agility Journey by Jennifer Cocoma Hustis As an artist, I rarely witness the moment someone sees their dog captured in a fine...

Small Steps, Big Wins

Update on Dodge’s Recovery Journey Dodge’s recovery following his April 14 surgery at Scissortail Veterinary Specialists has brought encouraging progress in a relatively short amount...

When You Know

Facing the impending loss of a special dog Story and photos by Nancy Gallimore The call came in just after 10 a.m. on a Thursday morning....

10 Things That Make a Mutt

Some science. Some chaos. A whole lot of heart. 25% Mystery DNA — The shelter guessed “Lab mix,” but the ears, tail and attitude suggest...

Mixed, Matched & Meant to Be

In honor of National Mutt Day, adoptable mixed-breed dogs take the spotlight — each one a unique blend of traits, personality and potential. Variety really...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Community Roots

by Anna Holton-Dean Photos courtesy of Shari Wilkins Since May 2021, Lake Dog and Their People has been known as a place where dogs and their...

Before You Wrap up That Pet

by Sharon Bishop-Baldwin There’s nearly universal agreement among humans who have roles in caring for cats and dogs — veterinarians and rescue and shelter workers...

From Puppy Mill to Pratt Park

by Jennie the Lloyd In my tiny backyard, my rescue dog Judy has found her calling. Once nameless and discarded by a puppy mill, the...

All in the Family

by Jennifer Sharpe Summer vacation can be extra fun for the entire family when you bring your pets along. Road trips with cats and dogs,...

A Cherished Life

Story and photos by Connie Cronley I’ve had lots of fantasies in my life — Miss America, Pulitzer Prize winner, lottery champion — but the...

Sniffing Out Treasures

Story and photos by Andrea Chancellor It has been years since the Tulsa Flea Market first invited dog shoppers to accompany their humans. Today, more...

Wolf Dogs

by Heide Brandes In 2005, a rescue of a single wolf dog at Wild Heart Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation near Claremore sparked a mission that would...

Loving Foster Care

by Anne Rener As any pet parent knows, animals provide companionship and reduce anxiety. For people in crisis — such as drug addiction or domestic...

The Evolution of a Crazy Dog Person

by Nancy Gallimore | Photos courtesy of Nancy Gallimore Dear parents, this is a tale of fair warning. Do you have a child who is...

Teamwork

by Julie Wenger Watson The physical and mental benefits of regular exercise for humans are well established. They include everything from improved cardiovascular health and...

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Story and photos by Nancy Gallimore The greetings of hundreds of hopeful dogs created a deafening din as we made our way through rows of...

Love — One Tail Wag at a Time

by Karen Dugan Holman, B.S., B.S.E., M.S. Photos courtesy of Karen Dugan Holman Who knew picking up a tiny black Labrador puppy from the Muskogee pound...

Making Time STAY Still

by Karen Dugan Holman, B.S., B.S.E., M.S. Photos courtesy of Corinna Tressler, D.V.M. Corinna Tressler, D.V.M., owner of Green Country Veterinary Hospital, has partnered with Loyal,...

Accidental Puppy

by Nancy Gallimore I have a new puppy. I did not mean to get a puppy. But I have known this special boy since he...

Plot Twists

Story and photos by Nancy Gallimore I’m not sure if I’ve stepped into a Hallmark movie or a Disney feature. On one hand, it’s autumn...

Family Outings

by Julie Wenger Watson It’s holiday season, and who better to share it with than our animal family? If you’re looking for a pet-friendly or...

As the Cookies Crumble

by Kelsey Warren-Bryant Baking Christmas cookies is a tradition that many of us look forward to for the holidays. Consider including your pet in the...

Have a Hauntin’ Halloween!

by Jennifer Sharpe Halloween is its own season, which starts well before October 31. Stores are teasing costumes with their back-to-school supplies, and decorating for Halloween...

Loving and Letting Go

by Nancy Gallimore “I don’t know how you do it,” a friend exclaimed as she watched me send a little foster puppy off to a...

Finding That Forever Home

by Carol Mowdy Bond | Photos courtesy of Haven of Hope In 2009, Lori and Richard Jones opened Haven of Hope, focusing on abused, dumped,...

Cherish the Time

by Kelsey Warren-Bryant No matter how old our pets are, whether just born or well into their senior years, we all must live with the...

Whippet Wanderlust

Story and photos by Anne Cosgrove Wimberly Shannon Hoehn, master groomer and owner of Pawfecto Pet Salon in Oklahoma City, describes herself as a whippet enthusiast....

Crowd Pleaser

by David Gallant, American Kennel Club judge and scent-work trainer | Photos by Madonna Gallant Welcome to the dazzling world of Rally Obedience (Rally-O), where dog...

A Way with Words

David Gallant, a freelance writer and American Kennel Club judge based in Oklahoma City, has won a national award from the Dog Writers Association...

A Day at the Lake

by Kelsey Warren-Bryant | Photos courtesy of 405 Animal Rescue Looking ahead: It is 2 p.m. May 19, 2024. You are at the Red Coyote...

Undoing the Damage After Undoing the Chain

by Nancy Gallimore The image came to me rapid-fire from various sources, as often happens when there is a Dalmatian in need. This dog was...

Caring for Cats and Dogs

by Victoria Stephens A new animal rescue facility in El Reno is building a community of pet lovers and contributing to finding a solution for the...

Halo, the Miracle Dog

Story and photos by Karen Dugan Holman, B.S., B.S.E., M.S. Combativeness, anger, hostility, cruelty, and lack of empathy and compassion plague our society. This negativity has...

Best BOY

by David Gallant On a crisp morning in Springfield, Ohio, Heather Cline and her dynamic partner in agility, 10-anda-half-year-old Boxer extraordinaire Serge Ibarka, stepped onto the...

Family Dogfight

by Karen Dugan Holman, B.S., B.S.E., M.S. Aggression between familiar dogs in the same household is a common occurrence. It is the problem that leads...

Handicapable Canines

Story and photos by Nancy Gallimore I glanced down at my phone as the call came in. It was 10:56 a.m. It was entirely too...

LAYING DOWN THE LAW

by Kelsey Warren-Bryant Laws and regulations pertaining to animals are designed to protect animals and people from harm, but you undoubtedly might have also heard...

Change for the Better

Story and photos by Karen Dugan Holman, B.S., B.S.E., M.S. Help! I don’t know why my dog is growling at me. He has never done...

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO GOOD-BYE

Story and photos by Nancy Gallimore Jim, my partner in life and dog obsession, handed me his phone the moment I walked in the door from...
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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!