Cute but wrong
I know this is cute, but part of me also thinks it is very wrong.
Ruben Gaviria rescued an injured red squirrel at a local park near his home near Medillin, Columbia. Luckily, when he took the critter home to recover, his cat took to it. Tita the cat even feeds the little guy her milk.
Tita’s kitten also plays with the squirrel.
These pictures are undeniably cute, but I wonder how long before natural instincts take over and this ends badly.
- Staff Writer Bryan Dean
No word on what will happen to dogs
There is an awful story today out of Oklahoma City. Here’s a little bit:
An Oklahoma City man was arrested on complaints of cruelty to animals and neglect by a caretaker after the home he shared with his mother and nine dogs was found filled with animal waste.
A home at 2812 NW 16 was condemned after it was found full of animal waste, officials said. One woman was removed from the home and a man arrested on complaints of animal cruelty and neglect by a caretaker.
David Pilcher, 44, was arrested Wednesday after police, DHS and county health officials went to the home at 2812 NW 16. His mother, 64, was taken to a hospital for evaluation.
I asked the reporter about the dogs, which are reportedly pit bull terriers, and he said Animal Welfare has taken them. We aren’t sure yet what has happened to the dogs or what will happen to them eventually. We’ll keep you up to date as we know.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – poacher goes down
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Poacher sentenced in killing of tame deer. (Newalla)
- Zoo taking entries for art contest. (Oklahoma City)
- Bill updates: Pet breeders. (Capitol)
- Dogs keep watch for squirrel menace. (Yukon)
- NewsOK Etiquette blog: Neighbor has loud dogs.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pet Show – Scots are tops!
Listen to Pet Show! We talk about Clint Eastwood’s orangutan pal and daredevil squirrels. But most importantly, we talk about the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and the winner, Sadie the Scot. So, in honor of her, we discussed our Top Five Scottish Things. Here is my list. (Bryan Dean posted his as a comment.)
No. 5: Haggis.
No. 4: Hooligans.
No. 3: J. K. Rowling, who lives in Scotland.
No. 2: Oklahoman Database Editor Paul Monies.
And No. 1: Sadie, the Westminster champion, of course!
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
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Bixby dog finalist on America’s Funniest Home Videos
I’m not sure what the Gartner family paid to adopt Junior the Chihuahua, but I’m sure they’ve made a profit. They adorable pup earned the family $100,000 on America’s Funniest Home Videos, and now they’re competing for the grand prize. The finale will be taped in March and will air in May. Here’s the video that won the Gartners the big bucks:
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – Sadie’s the best
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Horse owners try to corral lawmakers on dental care. (Oklahoma Capitol)
- Fans, judges agree Sadie is top dog. (New York)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – Razzle Dazzle Dogzzles
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Euthanasia prompts department to re-examine law. (Missouri)
- Plants ease antibiotics’ risk to farms. (Missouri)
- Dog show produces a little Razzle Dazzle. (New York)
- Whalers hold activist. (Australia)
Staff Writer Carrie coppernoll
Plaza pup looking for owner
Check out this poor little gal!
She was found this morning in the Plaza District in northwest Oklahoma City. Contact kristen@plazadistrict.org to claim her!
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Don’t mess with the porcupine
This pit bull learned an unfortunate lesson: there are some fights that you can’t win.
I can’t find many details on this incident other than the obvious. This dog had a run-in with a porcupine and lost. The vet sedated the pit bull and removed 1,347 quills. The dog survived.
I’m betting this pit bull will think twice about picking fights from now on.
-Staff Writer Bryan Dean
Pets in the paper – the new breeds in town
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -
- Three new breeds to be shown at Westminster. (New York)
- Zoo takes confiscated elephant. (Ohio)
- Pilot whales euthanized. (New Zealand)
- Blog: Pedigree joins Carrie Underwood.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
