Pet Show for Sept. 30
Listen to Pet Show. Host Dawn Marks and guest host Chris Schutz talk with Lt. Brent Koeninger of the Oklahoma City Fire Department about his search and rescue dog Huck. Oct. 1 is Fire Pup Day and in honor of that, we talk about how the jobs of fire dogs have changed.
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Commentary about Michael Vick’s return
My husband and I watched bits and pieces of the Philadelphia Eagles game Sunday to see if Michael Vick would play. He did, of course, and had a luke-warm performance. Two years in prison will do that to you.
But what was so interesting to me was the post-game interview with the TV guys. They asked him if it was a great day in his life to be back on the field. He said it was one of the top three days of his life – second to the day he was drafted. What is the third best day?
I’d bet it was the day he was released from federal prison for his hand in a dogfighting ring. But the TV commentators didn’t really bring that up. That wasn’t the point of his comeback, right? That stuff is in the past. No need to address it. Better to go ahead and pretend he was gone for 1,001 days for no reason at all – a mysterious gap in time that doesn’t need to be explained.
I thought the reporters took the easy way out. Yes, asked Vick about the REASON he was allowed to have this magnificent second chance would have been uncomfortable. But I think returning a cruel dog fighter to a position of fame and power is sort of an uncomfortable topic. Address it. Don’t ignore it.
A Baltimore Sun columnist hits the nail on the head with his commentary about interviews with Michael Vick. Check out his column here.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – Monarchs making a pit stop
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Norman zoo examines safety after boy’s attack. (Norman)
- A butterfly haven: Monarchs winging to Mexico may appear for area event. (Cole)
- Whale death investigated. (Virginia)
- Crash leads to bee stings. (Turkey)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Doggie Snuggies are for mean owners
OK, I have to draw the line, pet owners. Dogs do not – I repeat DO NOT – need a Snuggie.
I’d heard rumors about the Snuggie for dogs, but I didn’t believe them. I thought friends were just pulling my leg because I’m a dog person and I think the Snuggie is merely a bathroom worn backwards. But they were telling the truth. You can buy a Snuggie for your puppy.
For about $23 plus tax you get two Snuggies for dogs. They come in pink or blue. Be sure to pick the right color because your dog would be TOTALLY mortified if it was wearing the wrong colored Snuggie, which in this case looks like some kind of French cape from the early 1900s. I mean look at this dogs in this promotional photo. Imagine how upset they’d be if they had on the wrong color Snuggie. Their doggie family portrait would have been RUINED. (As a side note, the one in the pink looks like an Ewok that’s really suspicious of the photographer.)
While I’m not totally opposed to dog fashion – my dogs both have Halloween costumes this year – I do think it’s silly for most dogs to have outerwear. They come with outerwear – fur. They are genetically designed to have their own Snuggies. (Iggies and Chihuahuas – you are excused, you poor, shivering cuties.)
If there’s anything redeeming about the Snuggie for dogs, it’s that they made a commercial:
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – bear hunters prep for season
Check out these stories in The Oklahoman this weekend and today -
- Pigs ham it up during races at fair. (Oklahoma City – check out photos here!)
- Puggerfest returns. (Oklahoma City)
- Black bear hunts to begin Thursday. (Latimer, Le Flore, McCurtain and Pushmataha counties)
- The state’s first bear season begins Thursday, and no one really knows what to expect.
- NFL Notebook: Vick is back. (Pennsylvania)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – dogs and alpacas and bulls and chickens and horses
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Farmers hope state warms to alpacas. (statewide)
- Suspect accused of choking police dog. (Oklahoma City)
- Hawgs for Hounds to raise funds for rescued boxer dogs. (Del City)
- Xtreme Bulls Tour replacing rodeo. (Oklahoma City)
- Mom of baby killed by puppy nears end of juvenile probation. (Tulsa)
- Watershed pollution trial starts. (Tulsa)
And check out this cool video from Remington Park:
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – bugs and rugs and such
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Cruelty charges filed. (Stillwater)
- Teens find plenty to enjoy at the fair. (Oklahoma City)
- Club plans fishing derby. (Oklahoma City)
- Ugly bugs come out of their rug. (Edmond)
- Halloween can be a treat for dogs, too. (Norman)
- Pet Tales: Rescued dog finds family home. (Midwest City)
- Blog: More from the state wildlife director. (statewide)
- Cesar Millan dog-based empire adds slick magazine. (California)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Oklahoma City Pet of the Week for Sept. 24
Corky is a friendly 1-year-old Labrador mix. She likes to play but also enjoys sitting by your side and getting lots of pets and hugs. Corky is a good playmate with other dogs. Her number at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is 29391.
The adoption fee for cats and dogs is $25. This includes spay or neuter, shots and health check.
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.
I chose Brian Griffin
He’s my favorite TV dog.
Aside from his rudeness and occasional drinking problem, I love that he goes between being a human-like snob to a dog on the animated sitcom Family Guy. It cracks me up every time.
I think most of us imagine our dogs like that. My older dog goes from a grumpy old man to a silly pooch in a flash.
But of course, there are plenty of other famous TV dogs. Which is the best? This is the quesiton the AKC is trying to answer. I’m not sure why, but that’s OK.
They’ve come up with a list of 125 famous TV dogs in honor of the AKC’s 125th anniversary this year. You can vote for your favorite here. (You can also read more about the contest on the NewsOK blog Of Interest.)
I voted for Brian Griffin, and to my surprise he was in second place. But there are plenty of other, sweeter dogs to choose from. Go vote for your favorite.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pet Show for Sept. 23
Listen to Pet Show! Host Dawn Marks and guest host Brian Sargent talk to Christy Counts with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society.
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