Oklahoma City Pet of the Week for Oct. 12
Cleo is a friendly and affectionate orange and white cat. She has a medium-length coat and is declawed on her front paws and must live indoors. She likes cats but does not care for dogs. Her number at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is 31044.
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 and www.okc.gov.
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.
Edmond Pet of the Week for Oct. 8
Kit is a spayed female, brown tiger domestic mediumhair. She is about 4 years old and is current on her vaccinations. She has been at the shelter since May 1.
Midnight is a spayed female, black domestic shorthair. She is about 3 years old and is current on her vaccinations. She has been at the shelter since July 9.
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.
Oklahoma City Pet of the Week for Oct. 6
Spike likes dogs and kids. He’s a sweet 10-month-old pit bull terrier mix. Spike would love to go to the dog park with his new family. His number at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is 11288.
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 and www.okc.gov.
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.
OSU helps save 80 dogs
Check out this heart-warming story out of Stillwater from folks at OSU:
When the Payne County Sheriff’s office called the Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences on Thursday, Sept. 17, and asked if they could help with approximately 80 dogs and cats rescued from a rural home, faculty, staff and students stepped up to help.
“The Sheriff’s Department alerted us that the animals were coming,” stated Dr. Michael Lorenz, professor and dean of the veterinary center. “We called in veterinary technicians, students and eight veterinarians who were not on call. The animals arrived in the late evening.”
“I was on the phone with one of the ICU technicians and when I heard what was going on, I came in to help,” said Dianne Hudson, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia).
Because the animals are the subject of legal action and serve as evidence, the intake process included identifying and photographing each animal. Detailed records were maintained for medical and legal purposes.
“We had eight teams each comprised of students/veterinary technicians and one faculty veterinarian,” added Hudson.
“The animals were abused, neglected and poorly nourished,” said Dr. Mark Neer, director of the veterinary center’s Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. “While they can’t be adopted until legally released, the plan was to put them in foster care.”
All animals were treated for internal and external parasites including sarcoptic mange, which is a type of mange caused by mites burrowing in the skin especially of the head and face. All adult dogs received Rabies vaccinations and puppies were vaccinated for distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus and parainfluenza.
“It was absolutely amazing to see everyone swing into action,” stated Dr. Jill Brunker, Small Animal Internal Medicine. “People were assigned to a station and we rotated the animals through receiving, triage and treatment. Interns, residents, technicians and fourth year veterinary students worked with one common goal—help these mistreated animals.”
“We were able to do something on a large scale to help the animals and the community,” said Dr. Todd Yeagley, Small Animal Internal Medicine and Surgery Intern. “It was sad to see so many dogs that had suffered such horrible abuse.”
According to Hudson within two hours 80 animals had been examined.“We were careful to do everything right so that the Sheriff’s Department would have what they needed. Even after all the dogs had been processed, the students recognized that the dogs needed to be bathed to help make them more comfortable and then we still needed to clean up to get ready for the next day, so they stayed,” continued Hudson.
“The students and staff worked until the wee hours of the morning,” added Lorenz. “Oklahomans can be extremely proud of the veterinary team. Despite the horrific scene, the group performed at a high professional level. I am very proud of their dedication and competence.”
“Dr. Neer and everyone at the veterinary hospital could not have been any kinder to the animals or been more hospitable to the people who came to foster them,” stated Garry McKinnis, Payne County Undersheriff. “I have 18 of them at my house. My wife and I took four female Dachshunds and their puppies. We wanted to be sure they received the right care until they are able to be adopted.”
Some of the dogs had to be soaked to loosen the debris matted in their hair and eventually were clipped. According to Brunker, a single dose of medicine usually cures the sarcoptic mange. The parasites should be gone in a few weeks followed by treatments at regular intervals.
“I have seen dogs like that before but one at a time,” said Brandy Kastl, fourth year veterinary student from Sapulpa, Okla. “Never so many at once—it was overwhelming.”
“It was pretty sad, especially the high number of dogs involved,” continued Matt Stone of Springfield, Ill., also a fourth year veterinary student. “We were happy to help the animals.”
“That’s what we do,” added Kastl.
Authorities at the veterinary center report that all dogs and cats involved in the rescue have been placed in foster care as of Tuesday evening, Sept. 22, 2009.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Edmond Pet of the Week for Oct. 1
Repete is a neutered male, orange tabby domestic shorthair. He is about three months old and is current on his vaccinations. He’s been at the shelter since July 15.
Vanilla is a neutered male, orange and white domestic shorthair. He is about 9 months old and is current on his vaccinations. He has been at the shelter since Sept. 17.
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.
Adopt-a-thon
The second annual Autumn Adopt-a-thon will be Oct. 3 at Edmond Animal Shelter, 2424 Old Timbers Drive. It will be from noon to midnight with lots of events. People are invited to adopt pets and give them a home. The goal of the shelter is for no pet to be left behind.
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
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.
Edmond Pet of the Week for Sept. 21
Trixie is a spayed female, tricolor dachshund miniature mix. She is about 5 years old and is current on her vaccinations. She has been at the shelter since Aug. 26.
Sammie is a neutered male, gray and white terrier. He is about 3 years old and is current on his vaccinations. He has been at the shelter since July 22.
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.
Oklahoma City Pet of the Week for Sept. 17
Fondue is a year-old black and white cat that is gentle and quiet and likes to purr when petted. She is eager to get adopted. Her number at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is 27804.
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 and www.okc.gov.
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.
We’re not talking about the flu
Don’t worry – we aren’t talking aobut the flu. The point of visitnig Quail Springs Mall this weekend is not to get the flu. It’s to get a new BFF.
The Warm Hearts, Wet Noses adoption event is talking about warming your heart with a pal who has a warm nose. It’s not getting a fever and sinus drainage. I just wanted to be clear on that.
Pet Angels Rescue of Oklahoma City will be at Quail Springs Mall with adoptable dogs and cats from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. They’ll be in the lower level near El Chico at Quail Springs Mall, 2501 W Memorial Road.
Here’s some more info from Pet Angels:
According to The Humane Society of the United States, between six and eight million cats and dogs enter animal shelters in the United States. Only half of these animals make it out alive. The fact that most of these animals are healthy when they are euthanized makes their death all the more unnecessary and agonizing. Bark Ave. & Meow Place is an innovative concept that allows local shelters and rescue groups to bring adoptable animals to the mall where potential owners can be introduced to them in a welcoming environment.
There you have it.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
