Injured dog needs home in Burns Flat
This pup is lucky, a word not normally associated with a dog in the pound.
But this dog had a lucky turn of events when some kind-hearted people stopped to help her on the side of the highway, said Terri Lynn Fisher, who’s helping to find the dog a home. A driver had hit the dog and left her.
Volunteers are working to help her recover, but she’s in a need of a home fast. Apparently she knows several commands and is a pleasant dog. She likes to ride in the car.
You can check out adoptable dogs in Burns Flat here. Or call Terri at 580-330-1459.
Pets in the paper
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- - Birds to get special treats. (Oklahoma City)
- - Please entered in dog killings. (McAlester)
- - At city zoo, sun will set on visits after closing. (Oklahoma City)
- - Fair park upgrades are on track. (photo above, Oklahoma City)
- - Pets now frequently mentioned as family member in obituaries. (nationwide)
- - Study up before adding dog. (nationwide)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Give that lamb a sweater
A baby lamb abondoned by his mom is keeping warm by wearing a wool sweater. 
The lamb, affectionately known as Jack Frost was one of two born to its mother in England Jan. 1, which is out of season.
The farm’s manager isn’t sure whether Jack’s mom just couldn’t handle to babies in the off-season or if she didn’t have the proper maternal instinct. Whatever it was, it was left to farm workers to adopt the lamb and keep it warm in the sub-zero temperatures.
Some extra hay bales and a heat lamp helped, but one volunteer had the bright idea of buying a knitted wool sweater meant for a baby. It fits Jack perfectly.
The sweater has made Jack a favorite on the farm, and visitors have shown up looking for the little lamb wearing a wool sweater.
- Staff Writer Bryan Dean
Edmond Pet of the Week
O’ Riley is a neutered male, black and white border collie. He is about 2 years old and is current on his vaccinations. He has been at the shelter since: Dec. 30.
Bluz is a male, gray and black Australian cattle dog mix. He is about 8 months old and is current on his vaccinations. He has been at the shelter since Jan. 2.
Adoption fees are $70 for cats and dogs at Edmond Animal Welfare Shelter, 2424 Old Timbers Drive in the Cross Timbers Municipal Complex on Covell Road east of Interstate 35. It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. The Edmond animal shelter has new Saturday hours starting this week. On Saturdays, they will only allow pickup or adoption, but will not be taking drop-offs.
For more information, call 216-7615.
The Humane Society that was INhumane
In one Pennsylvania town, the Humane Society has an ironic name. Their actions, in Pet Show’s opinion, were decidedly INhumane.
The Lebanon Humane Society in Pennsylvania wanted to turn some of their land into a park area where potential adopters could meet up with pups they were interested in taking home. Sounds nice, right? It is. Unless the land is a pet cemetery.
The society began converting the cemetery into a park without telling anyone whose animals were buried there. So when folks showed up, all the grave markers were piled up. Yikes.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Words of wisdom from Pamela Anderson
There are many ways to make a good point. But maybe Pamela Anderson’s way of making a good point isn’t the most, um, let’s say, congenial way.
In a plea to sterilize street dogs in Mumbai instead of kill them, Anderson gave this heart-felt, honest, clearly thought out statement: “”Dogs cannot use condoms, but with the municipality’s help, they can be fixed – painlessly, quickly and permanently.”
Thanks for pointing out dogs’ complete disregard for condom use.
Great. Good job there, PamAn.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- - All safe after plane splashes into river. (New York)
- - Lisa Kudrow’s career is gonig to the dogs. (California)
- - Vacancies are avaialble at ‘Hotel for Dogs.’ (movie review)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Drink beer, save a salamander
As if beer drinkers needed an excuse to drink beer, here’s a new one: it helps wildlife.
A Fort Worth brewing company has created a series of beers called Rare Species. Read the full story on our beer blog, The Thirsty Beagle!
By the way, The Thirsty Beagle himself gave the brewer a thumbs up. And if a dog says it’s good, you know it’s the truth.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Kevin Bacon’s connected to your dog
You can now dominate the game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.
How?
KEVIN BACON is married to KYRA SEDGWICK who created CHANGE A PET’S LIFE DAY which caused YOU to go the SHELTER and adopt a PET!
That Saturday is “Change a Pet’s Life Day.”Actress Kyra Sedgwick and Hill’s Pet Nutrition are footing the bill for the first 10 adoptions that day at shelters throughout the country. The newbie parents will also receive a little gift bag. Four Oklahoma shelters are participating:
- Stephens County Humane Society in Duncan.
- Stillwater Animal Control in Stillwater.
- Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Tulsa.
So not only do you get to take home a new best friend, you are also now connected in that infinite web of Kevin Bacon.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper
- - Getting reins on Obama’s parade. (McLoud)
- - Humane Society offers reward for information on dog’s killing. (Harrah)
- - OU taking nominations for scholarship. (Norman)
- - 10 state dogs promote new lottery game.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
