Pets in the paper – chickens of the future
This is a sad state of affairs today. These animal stories are the only ones we have in The Oklahoman today -
- Oklahoma chicken farmers unsure of future after lawsuits. (Rose)
- Wild about photos. (Oklahoma City)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
An exciting day for Muggles
For all you Harry Potter fans, I hope you enjoy the sixth installment in the movie series. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince comes out tomorrow. (And we here at Pet Show call him Hairy Pawter.) And if you’re like me, you’re going to the 12:01 a.m. showing because waiting until tomorrow night would just be ridiculous. Let’s check in with our lolcats:
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – the bulls strike back
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -
- Drug results may influence sentence term / Woman’s infant son died after hungry puppy mauled him. (Tulsa)
- Noodlers bring home the catfish. (Pauls Valley)
- Death doesn’t halt bulls’ running. (Spain)
- Attract feathered friends by using proper incentives.
- Racing pigeons program took flight in Oklahoma City. (blog)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Edmond Pet of the Week
Suede is a neutered male, brown and black mix. He is about 4 months old and is current on vaccinations. He has been at the shelter since May 12.
Checkers is a neutered male, black and white domestic shorthair. He is about eight months old and is current on his vaccinations. He has been at the shelter since April 21.
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.
Cat adoption TODAY!
Hands Helping Paws will host a cat and kitten adoption from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Petco, 7001 A NW Expressway in Oklahoma City. The animals have been tested, spayed/neutered, dewormed and vaccinated. Adoption fees have been dropped from $80 to $40-$60, depending on the age of the cat or kitten. Want to see who’s up for adoption? Go here.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
If you fly … fly Continental
I find it’s almost too much of a hassle to get my dogs in the car. I can’t imagine getting them to ride on a plane. To those of you who have: kudos. I have no idea how you’ve done it. That’s why my pups stay grounded.
But for brave dogs and their ambitious pet owners, flying is the way to go. PetFinder.com recently released it’s list of the best pet-friendly airlines. Here’s what they said:
5. United Airlines – Non-Discriminating
What Makes them Pet-Friendly: United Airlines loves animals of all kinds. They accept small cats, dogs and birds in the cabin; rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs as checked baggage and other animals including parrots, cockatiels and ferrets, in United Cargo. (Shipping by cargo is for items, like some pets, that you cannot check as baggage. Your pet may or may not be on the aircraft with you). Have a short-nosed dog? Check your date of flight; some breeds and mixes are not allowed in cargo or as checked baggage from June 1 through September 30 of each year.4. American Airlines – Zoo Trusted
What Makes them Pet-Friendly: American Airlines’ animal-trained staff has assisted in transporting animals from popular zoos in cargo. While they only allow a limited number of pets in the cabin, they ask pet parents to make special notes for their animal companions flying in cargo and promise to abide by all requests.3. Airtran – Budget-Friendly
What Makes them Pet-Friendly: Airtran will not let you break the bank to fly with your pet beside you (well technically, under your seat). It is currently the least expensive airline to fly with your small pet; just $69 each way.2. JetBlue Airways – Full-Service Pet Love
What Makes them Pet-Friendly: JetBlue really embraced pet-toting travelers when it launched JetPaws last summer. For no additional cost, JetBlue provides a pet carrier bag tag, two TrueBlue points each way, a welcome e-mail and a free pet travel guide. However, like other airlines, JetBlue has hiked its in-cabin pet charge; one-way fees range from $75 to $100.1. Continental – Safety-First
What Makes them Pet-Friendly: Continental is proud of its PetSafe program, which has a 24-hour Live Animal Desk (1-800-575-3335), tracking the pets from origin to destination. It is pricier than other programs, but the cargo area is climate-controlled, allows roomy carriers and has designated cargo staff. Travelers using PetSafe can even earn miles. The airline also allows small cats, dogs, pet rabbits and household birds to be carried in the cabin on most domestic flights for $125 each way.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
More Horses Homeless
A recent story points out that the economy is affecting even horses. The story from the Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne, Ind., states that the economy is part of the reason for an increase in abandoned horses and court-ordered rescues. Horses can be expensive to keep because of the need for space to keep them in, medical care and food.
This is probably putting a strain on rescue operations as well, which often operate on donations and the kindness of others, just like the myriad of other animal rescue operations.
The story also states that a 2006 federal law banning the slaughter of horses for human consumption may also have something to do with the strain on rescue operations. People are now faced with the cost of putting the animals down at the end of their life rather than sending them to slaughter houses.
We’ve had several horses rescued in Oklahoma in the last several years too including some rescued earlier this year and taken to Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue.
It seems a shame to have these beautiful animals suffering.
- Staff Writer Dawn Marks
Name that monkey
OK, let me just preface this by saying I have no clue what this baby capuchin monkey is doing in this picture from the Little River Zoo. That aside, here’s the news …
This female capuchin monkey was born May 3 at Little River Zoo, and officials there are looking for a good name. The naming contest is open to children ages 5-15. The entry deadline is Aug. 1. Entries can be made at the zoo or online. The winner receives a membership and gets to have his or her picture taken with the monkey.
Here’s some more info from Little River Zoo about capuchins:
Capuchins are the smartest of all the monkeys. Their life span is around 40 years. Unfortunately, they are often purchased for pets when they are very young, and then many good-intentioned owners come to realize how these monkeys do not make good pets. “Many of the monkeys brought to the Little River Zoo came from previous private ownership,” said Janet Sadler, Director/Co-founder of the Little River Zoo. “The zoo then introduces these monkeys back into family groups so they can live as normal a life as possible.” All the primates at the zoo were born in captivity, as the zoo does not take animals from the wild. Capuchin monkeys share and practice deception which are both signs of intelligence, and recent research indicates they also understand the concepts of justice and fairness.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – training pandas or puppies
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahiesoman today -
- Raids hit dogfighting rings. (statewide)
- Turtles slow plane traffic. (New York)
- Three hurt in running of the bulls. (Spain, page 9a)
- Horse races spur 12 arrests. (Guymon)
- Unusual surgery saves hound. (Edmond)
- Frog races have kids leaping for joy. (Oklahoma City)
- Training tips similar for pets, zoo animals. (nationwide)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Oklahoma City Pet of the Week
Snowflake, a friendly blue-eyed kitty, and Bright Eyes, a calico, are best friends. They are hoping to be adopted together. Snowflake is 4-years-old, and Bright Eyes is 8-years-old. Their numbers at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter are 23499 and 23497.
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.
The shelter, 2811 SE 29, is open from noon to 5:45 p.m. seven days a week for adoptions and reclaims, and from 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. seven days a week for receiving. For more information, call 297-3100.
