Tag: Jul/Aug 2025
by Julie Wenger Watson
As our pets become more integrated into all aspects of our lives, it’s no longer a surprise to see a Chihuahua in the cart at a store or a Siamese cat strolling the neighborhood, tethered to its owner with a stylish harness.
Although we’ve always needed ways...
Story and photo by Karen Dugan Holman, M.S., B.S., B.S.E.
People describe their age in several ways. Chronological, wisdom, aches and pains, retirement…. But not me. I measure my age by how many dogs I can walk at the same time.
Not to say I am not nearing retirement age, but...
by Rowena Mills
Photo courtesy of Lyndsy Paulick
Going on adventures … visiting magical places … sharing life with animals….
Joe and Lyndsy Paulick of Owasso have figured out how to have it all. Known as Upstanding Sitters, they combine travel with house-sitting and pet-sitting in the state, around the nation, and...
by Mary Green
Summer is a season of sunshine, splashing, and outdoor fun — but for dogs, it can also pose some serious risks. Dogs don’t sweat like humans do, and they can easily overheat. Watch for excessive panting, drooling, lethargy, or wobbliness. When in doubt, cool your dog off...
by Inger Giuffrida, executive director, WildCare Oklahoma
Squirrels are one of the most prolific mammals on earth, with 278 species worldwide. They are members of the order Rodentia, commonly called rodents as a group. In addition to mice and rats, this diverse taxonomic order includes hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, prairie...
Choosing the right veterinarian for your pet’s care is like selecting a doctor for yourself or your children. Finding the right provider is essential for your pet’s wellness and your peace of mind.
Here are some considerations when searching for a veterinarian.
Ask Around
It might seem like the old-fashioned way, but...
Animals Enrich Life and Career
by Rowena Mills | Photos courtesy of Stevie Thompson
“I remember always having pets as a child, mostly cats and dogs,” recalls Stevie Thompson, owner of Thompson’s General Store in Owasso. “But there was one summer when we talked my mom into getting us dancing mice,...
by Anne Rener
Jake. Handsome. Debonair. Lover of people, parties, and stuffed animals (his babies). We met by happenstance at an adoption event, but it was destiny — and love at first sight. Jake came home with us and quickly proved himself to be the coolest dog dude we’ve ever...
by Rowena Mills
When British statesman Sir Winston Churchill’s grandson (also named Winston Churchill) and Mary Caroline d’Erlanager were married in July 1964, the family gathered outside for a group photo. The former prime minister, front and center among his children, grandchildren, and other relatives, holds a very important family...
by Kim Doner
Have you ever observed how much animals differ from one another in how they’re designed to survive? For instance, look at all the various ways their limbs end (if they have limbs): flippers, paws, hands, wings, hooves…. Some of those endings present as just extensions of flesh,...
