Pets in the paper – Gotebo’s the tops
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Zoo’s goat-naming contest makes Gotebo a top draw. (Oklahoma City)
- Sonic to use cage-free eggs, pork. (Oklahoma City)
- Pet Tales: Basset hound feels his castigation “cruel, unusual.” (Oklahoma City)
- Blog: When animals attack. (Oklahoma City)
- Study reqeusted in giraffe’s death. (Tulsa)
- Roving hippo returns to zoo. (Montenegro)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – goodbye, lions
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Crowds bid cubs farewell. (Oklahoma City)
- Books get different kinds of dog ears in library program. (Nicoma Park)
- Project Wild session trains teachers. (Edmond)
- Zooming in to spot Thunderbird’s birds. (Lake Thunderbird, photos)
- Stray little orphan finds role in “Annie.” (Ada)
- Alpacas at ranch provide couple with fleece, fun. (Fletcher)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Puppy rescued from train tracks
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Pets in the paper – Ronald Lee Clark interview
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -
- Choctaw grad’s career going to the dogs. (California) (And by the way, you can listen to more from Ronald Lee Clark on our last edition of Pet Show!)
- Racer’s horse saved by a miracle. (Texas, page 4B, Saturday)
Only two stories for three days? Sorry about that. Hopefully we’ll have more tomorrow.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Search dogs in Haiti
Here are some photos of search dogs at work in Haiti, courtesy the Associated Press.
How to help animals in Haiti
As aid pours into Haiti from around the world, animal advocates have joined together to help pets in the country devastated by a major earthquake and its aftershocks. Several organizations are partnering to create the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti, according to a press release issued this afternoon. You can donate to the three largest groups here:
- The American Humane Association
- The World Society for the Protection of Animals
- The International Fund for Animal Welfare
These are all reputable groups, but I would be sure to include a note in any online donations that the money is specifically for relief in Haiti.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
OKC Pet of the Week
Fred, 2-year-old Labrador mix
ADOPT A PET
Fred is an adorable 2-year-old Labrador mix. He has short legs that make him look like a Basset hound. Fred was born with one back paw that has only one toe. It does not inhibit his ability to run and play. Fred likes other dogs and he is housebroken. Pictures of many pets available for adoption can be seen at www.okc.petfinder.com and www.okc.gov.
The shelter is at 2811 SE 29 and is open from noon to 5:45 p.m. daily for adoptions and from 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. daily for receiving. For more information, call 297-3100.
Pets in the paper – the lions are leavin’
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Four lions born at city zoo are moving to Texas exhibit. (Oklahoma City)
- Weekend dog/cat adoption event planned at Quail Springs Mall. (Oklahoma City)
- Wild pigs close autobahn. (Germany)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Furry weatherman to try texting
In this Feb. 2, 2009 file photo, John Griffiths, a handler of the weather-predicting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, holds Phil in the air after removing him from his stump at Gobbler's Knob on Groundhog Day, in Punxsutawney, Pa. The state's tourism department says Phil will text his weather prediction to those who sign up to have texts sent to their mobile phones. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The world’s most famous animal weatherman, Punxsutawney Phil, will try some new technology this Groundhog Day.
Phil will text his weather prediction to those who text “groundhog” to 247375.
Mickey Rowley, Pennsylvania’s deputy tourism secretary, said he realizes that not everyone can come to Punxsutawney for Groundhog Day, so this is a good way to get the word out.
On Feb. 2, Phil will come out of his home in the morning to make his annual prediction. If he can’t see a shadow, it means we are in for an early spring. If he sees his shadow, prepare for six more weeks of winter.
Each year, thousands of people descend on Punxsutawney in western Pennsylvania to find out whether Phil sees his shadow. Members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club pull the marmot from its hiding spot and, they say, listen for his prediction in a language they call “groundhog-ese.”
Thankfully, the text will be translated into English.
- Staff Writer Bryan Dean
Pets in the paper – Carrie Underwood loves Ace
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Pet showcase is set at mall. (Oklahoma City)
- Motorcycle rider totes a Maltese. (Warr Acres)
- Lab-grown skin could end cosmetic animal testing. (nationwide)
- Sheryl Crow riding to rescue of West’s wild horses. (Nevada)
- Giraffes’ deaths draw attention. (Arizona)
- Two-ton hippo escapes private zoo. (Montenegro)
- Blog: Carrie Underwood’s dog will have a role in her wedding. (Checotah)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
