Adopt this kitty!
Look at this kitten. I mean, seriously. Who doesn’t want to take this little sweetie home? Here’s some info about how you can:
Hands Helping Paws cats and kittens will be at the Petsmart Adoption Center located at 660 Ed Noble Parkway in Norman through August 20. HHP will also be at Petco located at 7001 A NW Expressway in Oklahoma City on Saturday, August 1 from 1-5pm.
Our cats/kittens have all been SNAP Tested, Spayed/Neutered, dewormed, Advantage Multi, and vaccinations according to age. We have many adults and kittens needing loving homes. You may view our cats at http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/OK252.html
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – chained up in downtown
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today and yesterday -
- Contestants to be chained like dogs. (Oklahoma City)
- Oklahoma Cowman magazine editor dies. (Midwest City)
- Youths seek wins during horse show. (Oklahoma City)
- Pet Tales: Rescued cat becomes center of attention. (Moore)
- Cash-saving tips can benefit pets. (Nationwide)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Oklahoma City pet of the Week
Kelly is a friendly 1-year-old beagle and foxhound mix. She’s a gentle, good with kids, and she is housebroken. Her number at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is 25982.
The adoption fee for cats and dogs is $25. This includes spay or neuter, shots and health check.
Pictures of many of the adoption pets can be seen at www.okc.petfinder.com and www.okc.gov.
The shelter, 2811 SE 29, is open from noon to 5:45 p.m. seven days a week for adoptions, and from 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. seven days a week for receiving. For more information, call 297-3100.
Pet Show
Today on Pet Show, host Dawn Marks and guest host Jesse Olivarez discuss bobcat fever, which is passed to domesticated cats through ticks. Dr. Coldiron gives some details of the disease and how to do your best to prevent your pet from getting it. Listen up!
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ASPCA responds to Vick news
ASPCA President and CEO Ed Sayres issued this statement late last night about Michael Vick’s reinstatement to the NFL:
“Leaders are challenged to make difficult decisions on a daily basis–often under intense scrutiny and pressure,” said Sayres. “Commissioner Roger Goodell’s decisions surrounding the Michael Vick case are no exception. While his decision to reinstate Mr. Vick undoubtedly will be met with cheers by some and derision by others, it is clear that the Commissioner has been particularly thoughtful and has weighed every factor in his deliberations. The ASPCA can only offer him our gratitude for the gravity to which he has lent the issue of animal cruelty, as well as the provisions that the Commissioner has set forth to ensure that Mr. Vick has a positive impact on the NFL and his community.
“Opportunities for redemption are rare—but that is exactly the opportunity that awaits Mr. Vick. We hope that he rises to the occasion and proves worthy of the rare second chance Commissioner Goodell has granted him.”
Read Sayer’s entire statement here.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – saying goodbye to Boz
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Therapy dog goes on his final round. (Oklahoma City)
- Pelican collision getting new look. (Oklahoma City)
- Police arrest 19 in canary fighting. (Connecticut)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Vick’s comeback could help in fight against cruelty
Now it’s up to Michael Vick.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reinstated the just one week after he completed his federal sentence for dogfighting. He’s allowed to practice and participate in team activities, and Goodell will consider in mid-October whether to allow him to play in games. But that’s only if a team picks him up.
“Needless to say, your margin for error is extremely limited,” Goodell said in a letter to Vick, according to reports from the Associated Press. “I urge you to take full advantage of the resources available to support you and to dedicate yourself to rebuilding your life and your career. If you do this, the NFL will support you.”
This causes a strong reaction from those of us who love dogs – disappointment, anger, frustration. The NFL has a reputation for allowing players convicted of crimes to continue without reparation. This decision to allow Vick to return continues down that path of indifference.
But there’s potential for some real good to come out of this. Yes, really.
Michael Vick has expressed remorse about his involvement with Bad Newz Kennels, the dogfighting operation he financed. He’s promised the world he has changed. It’s hard to believe that’s true. Can someone who so callously allowed animals to be torn to shreds and abused ever really become human again? Vick has a chance to show us if it’s possible.
After Goodell makes his decision about whether Vick can play in games, he’ll be off the hook for good. He’ll have wrapped up his prison sentence and been allowed to return to a salary that most of us can only dream about.
So that’s when he’ll have his chance.
He doesn’t have to put on a front. He doesn’t have to play to the cameras. He doesn’t have to tell everyone in sight that he’s sorry because he’ll have nothing to gain. Right now it’s debatable whether he’s really sorry. Come October, we can find out if he really is.
Come October, Vick could be a real force for change in the world of dogfighting.
He’ll be in the limelight because of his career, and therefore he’ll be a natural role model for children and adults alike. He’ll have the chance to continue his work against animal cruelty for no other benefit than doing the right thing. He can show that people can change and that dogfighting is wrong. He can become a powerful voice against animal cruelty. If he chooses.
For those of us who have been angry at the former football star and his ruthlessness, this is a chance for him to prove us all wrong. I hope he does.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – a dog that tucks children in bed
Holy moly! I was out of town, so there’s lots of catching up to do. Here are the animal stories in The Oklahoma today, yesterday, Saturday and Friday -
- For kids in therapy, a new best friend. (Oklahoma City, video below)
- Funding issues hamper animal rescue’s efforts. (Harrah)
- Two men hurt in attack by pit bulls. (Midwest City)
- Car show benefits pets. (Oklahoma City)
- Horse show to draw top trainers. (Ardmore)
- Rescue calls charges in cruelty case “sad.” (Sayre)
- More arrests expected in illegal horse racing. (Guymon)
- Report: Goodell decides on Vick. (New Jersey)
- Owens says NFL unfair in handling Vick’s status. (New York)
- Film may put critters in false light. (California)
- Meat packer suspended. (Kansas)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
In memory of Boz
One of our favorite Pet Show guests, Boz, recently passed away. Boz, a boxer owned by Dr. Phil Mosca, was a therapy dog at Integris Southwest. You can read the original column I wrote about Boz last year. Also, here a video of a visit with our favorite therapy pup:
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Edmond Pet of the Week
Willie is a neutered male, black and tan rottweiler mix. He is about 9 months old and is current on his vaccinations. He has been at the shelter since May 26.
Wilbur is a neutered male, tan and white basenji mix. He is about 3 years old and is current on his vaccinations. He has been at the shelter since May 27.
Adoption fees are $70 for cats and dogs at Edmond Animal Welfare Shelter, 2424 Old Timbers Drive in Cross Timbers Municipal Complex off Covell Road east of Interstate 35. It is open from 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. Saturdays are only for adoptions and pickups.
For more information, call 216-7615.
