Dog missing from Tulsa Dog Park
An email from the Tulsa Dog Parks:
“Please be on the look out for Marlow – a Yorkie – Bichon mix that looks like a long haired Yorkie.
Marlow was last seen near Joe Station on Sunday February 9. Marlow is quite shy and has a collar but his tag fell off about a week before he was lost. If you are at the dog park, please keep an eye out for this little guy and spread the word.
If you have any information about Marlow – please call the TulsaBarkPark.com webmaster at 918-289-2875 or email the dog’s owner at jffcrites@yahoo.com.
You may view the latest post here.”
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Koala saved from fire
Finally, there’s some good news from the wildfire catastrophe in Australia. A firefighter saved an injured koala.
The poor little gal was walked around on burned feet when she spotted a firefighter, who immediately called for water and help.
Koalas are known for their cranky nature despite their cute appearance. They rarely come down from the trees and usually aren’t interested in interacting with anyone. But in this case, the injured marsupial was desperate for help.
Animal welfare officers eventually picked up the koala and took her to a nature reserve where she’s healing well. (Word has it she already has an admirer – a male koala who keeps hugging her.)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Horse video from Pauls Valley adoption center
In case you hadn’t seen it, check out this video from the Bureau of Land Management facility in Pauls Valley. Paul McGuire, a spokesman for BLM, talks about horse adoption trends.
Time to show your pet how much you care
With Valentine’s Day so close, Bamboo Pet Center offers some great suggestions for showing your pets how much they mean to you.
- Start the day with a hug.
- Give out a little extra grooming, especially brushing.
- Leave the radio on during the day.
- Take dogs on extra-long walks, and give your cats an extra-long play session.
- Cuddle, cuddle, cuddle. Unless they hate cuddling. In that case, keep your distance.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Study sees birds flying from heat. (Washington, D.C.)
- Westminster goes to the dogs. (New York, page 4a)
- Regulations for livestock could become state duty. (Oklahoma)
- Lost critters netted by Pet-Net. (Oklahoma)
- Some courtships can be deadly for male. (nationwide)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today, yesterday and Saturday j-
- - Zoo is getting wild at heart. (Tulsa)
- - The big ones are biting. (Oklahoma)
- - Wild horses face a rough ride ahead. (Pauls Valley, Western United States)
- - A wing and a preyer: Falconers develop special rapport with raptors. (Oklahoma)
- - Racing pigeon’s detour showcases Route 66. (Edmond)
- - Pit bulls kill five alpacas. (New Mexico)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Who says pets and kids don’t mix?
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Edmond Pet of the Week
Sputnik is a neutered male, black and tan miniature pinscher mix. He is current on his vaccinations and is about six to seven months old. He has been at the shelter since Jan. 23.
Peach is a spayed female, calico domestic shorthair. She is current on her vaccinations and is about 2 years old. She has been at the shelter since Dec. 17.
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
For more information, call 216-7615.
Love your pet without an emergency trip to the vet
As with every single holiday – even the ones that aren’t exciting – we have to be careful about what we introduce into our homes. We humans love to decorate with weird temptations our pets aren’t usually around, and we love to enjoy foods our pets don’t normally smell around the house. The ASPCA recommends these precautions:
- - Keep chocolate out of reach. (All of us pet owners already know that, though.)
- - Keep candy and gum out of reach, too, in case it has the sweetner xylitol, which is toxic to animals.
- - Cool it on the fancy plants. Check online first to make sure your animal isn’t allergic.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – Gator rescued from SE OK
Check out these animla-related stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Bear hunts considered. (Oklahoma, page 3a)
- Workers find mammoth. (California, page 8a)
- Recovery of pet alligator becomes large-scale effort. (Wynnewood/Stuart)
- Poultry firms cite conflicting positions. (Colorado, page 18a)
- Agency to conduct state forest survey.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
