Pets in the paper – what’s new at the kids’ zoo
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -
- Zoo approves updates to children’s exhibit. (Oklahoma City)
- Horse care course set. (Oklahoma City)
- Hunters, anglers among targets of new ministries. (statewide)
- Equestrian designer joins firm. (Missouri)
- Raising chickens at home a real coop. (Oregon)
- Blog: A Special Canary Department. (Oklahoma City, The Archivist)
And for the stuff that was only photos …
- Fire department’s dogs get chance to show their stuff. (Oklahoma City, page 11a, Saturday)
- Canadian County Fair ends today. (El Reno, page 1d, Saturday)
And go here to see cute pictures of dogs swimming in a Norman pool.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Edmond Pet of the Week for Aug. 31
Sammie is a neutered male, gray and white terrier. He is current on his vaccinations and is about 3 years old. He has been at the shelter since July 22.
Hartley is a spayed female, tricolor border collie mix. She is current on her vaccinations and is about a year old. She has been at the shelter since July 20.
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.
Truckin’ for Turtles
In case you haven’t thrown your cowboy hat in the ring, there’s still time. Here’s some info from the Oklahoma Aquarium:
Time is running out to have a big impact with a small donation to the Oklahoma Aquarium. The Truckin’ For Turtles Contest is entering its final 10 days with the drawing for prizes set for Labor Day, September 7th at 11:00. Truckin’ For Turtles Tickets are being sold online and at the Oklahoma Aquarium ticket office for $20 each or 6 for $100. All money raised will help build a public exhibit, for two giant sea turtles, currently behind the scenes at the Aquarium. Ticket holders go in the drawing for a new Ford Ranger SuperCab donated by Bill Knight Ford. Other prizes include a private sleepover in the Aquarium, a private tour to see the sea turtles up close at feeding time and tickets to the Aquarium.
The Oklahoma Aquarium has received a $500,000 challenge grant to build the $1.5 million sea turtle exhibit. The two, 200-pound Loggerhead Sea Turtles have been living behind-the-scenes, and waiting for a public exhibit since 2004. All sea turtles are either endangered or threatened, so it is the mission of the Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation, staff and volunteers to share these beautiful animals with visitors to foster greater appreciation and protection.
For more Truckin’ For Turtles details, including a special video of the sea turtles, please visit www.okaquarium.org.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
P.S. Here’s a look at the Oklahoma Aquarium exhibit:
Learn about horses at Oklahoma County Extension
The Oklahoma County Extension office is putting on a cool program for folks interested in horse care:
Anyone who is interested in horses and wants to find out more about their training and care are invited to take part in the Oklahoma City area Horse Short Course beginning Thursday, September 10, at the Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension auditorium.
Classes will get underway at 6:30 and continue until 8:30 p.m. every Thursday evening through October 22.
Instructors for the course include Dr. David Freeman, a State Extension Equine Specialist, Veterinarian Dr. Gene Parker, John Letham, a successful horse breeder, and Dr. Justin Talley, a State Extension Entomologist.
Training, nutrition, feeding management, pasture and hay needs, and breeding management are also courses that will be addressed in the seminar.
“This should be the single-most informative class horse lovers could take to find out what they need to know about the care and management of horses,” said Ray Ridlen, Agriculture and Horticulture Educator for the Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Service and an instructor for the course.
The seminar will be limited to the first 30 people and a pre-registration fee of $30 is required. For more information about the seminar, contact the Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Center at 713-1125.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
3, 2, 1 … cats!
You have one weekend left, people! If you heart cats, you will heart this!
The Central Oklahoma Humane Society (OK Humane) is excited to announce the “Kitty Cat Countdown” cat adoption event will be held starting on August 25th and running through August 30th. In an effort to adopt out 75 cats during the five day period, OK Humane is offering cat adoption fees of only $25.00. Normal adoption fees are $70.00. The adoption fee includes the following procedures: spay/neuter, de-worming, vaccinations, flea/tick treatment, microchip and snap test. In addition to the adoption discount, all kitty retail at the OK Humane Adoption Center will be 10% off.
“On the tail end of kitten season, we are overflowing with cats and kittens. We think $25.00 is a great deal and will hopefully inspire families to come adopt!” says OK Humane Director Christy Counts.
On Saturday the 29th the OK Humane Teen Leadership board will be hosting children’s activities and story times as part of their Humane Education initiative.
Potential adopters can take advantage of the special in three different locations, the OK Humane Adoption Center, Edmond PetSmart and the PetSmart at North May and 63rd. The OK Humane Adoption Center is located at 7500 North Western Avenue and will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 7pm and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. The participating PetSmart locations will be offering the OK Humane special one day only on Saturday August 29th from 11am to 4pm.
The Central Oklahoma Humane Society is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that exists to enrich the communities it serves by promoting the well-being of animals.
OK Humane is funded solely by donations, grants, and bequests. For more information, please visit www.okhumane.org.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Beating the back-to-school blues
This time of year is always exciting for families. Kids head back to school, and parents are either cheering or crying. But other members of the family – our pets – are noticing the changes, too. Watch for signs of separation anxiety. For example, your pet may chew more than normal or go to the bathroom where he shouldn’t.
PetFinder.com offers this advice to help your furry pal deal with the back-to-school blues.
- Start early. Begin working with your pet as early as possible. Leave and come back without a lot of fanfare. Start with short separations and work you way into longer time periods.
- Promote independence. Don’t over-bond so that your pet relies on you every minute. Encourage her to sit or stay, leave the room and then quietly praise her when you come back.
- Invest in entertainment. Get toys or treats that will distract your pet, like a pet-sitter video or kong ball.
- Exercise with your animal before you leave. Go for a walk or have your kids spending time playing with your pet before you head out the door.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Hey Alan!
This clip is hilarious. It’s from a BBC show where comedians voice over clips from wildlife shows. Fantastic.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – long road to Tulsa
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Two giraffes face long trip to Oklahoma. (Tulsa)
- Fish producers to get funding. (statewide)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Okapi is an o-cute-i
Here are some photos from the Oklahoma City Zoo of the new okapi calf:
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – a great day for okapis
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Okapi calf may opt to hide out for a bit. (Oklahoma City)
- Pet Tales: Three dogs steal their way into family members’ hearts. (Norman)
- For 70 seized horses, a chance at new life. (Pauls Valley)
- Abused corgi mix needs a new home. (Broken Arrow)
- Group launches spay, neuter effort. (Tulsa)
- Group examines hunting, fishing license changes. (state capitol)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
