Pets in the paper – Route 66 licks
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Tour to give pets a second chance. (Oklahoma City, Del City, Tulsa, Broken Arrow)
- Company, pair admit guilt in tainted pet food case. (Missouri)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Daily dose of cute
There’s really no reason for this other than it’s silly cute. This poor cat. Everything was probably peaceful and nice before these pups (or maybe tiny pandas?) came along.
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Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Bo cannot be stopped
A few days ago I talked about the silly new comic book commemorating the Obama presidency and his pup, Bo. Well, as if enough folks aren’t taking advantage of the dog already, here’s another product for sale feature the presidential pooch:
Yes, you can now download an application for your iPhone featuring Bo. You can pet his belly, pet his head and do other realistic things, like make him breakdance. It’s kind of creepy if you ask me. It’s like dog-stalking.
But I guess at least this is going to a good cause. Twenty percent of the $1.99 pricetag benefits the Humane Society of the United States.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – puppy mill bill held up
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Puppy mill proposal stalled by Senate committee. (state capitol) (Read more about the puppy mill bill here.)
- Primate skeleton may tell old tale. (New York)
- Pet costs can be burden, surprise in hard times. (local column)
- Critters in the classroom. (photos below)
And read this story now on NewsOK.com:
- Michael Vick leaves Kansas prison for home confinement in Virginia. (Read more coverage of Michael Vick on the Pet Show blog here.)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – parading pugs
We don’t have any animal stories in The Oklahoman today, but we do have a whole lot of cuteness. Check out these photos of the Pugs on Parade event in Norman this weekend. You can see them in your Metro section.
Staff Writer Carrie Copernoll
Join the pug parade!
As if a pug isn’t ridiculously cute all on his own, imagine a whole bunch of pugs, which I’m pretty sure would be referred to as a gaggle.
Homeward Bound Pugs, an agency we’ve had visit us at Pet Show a couple times, is hosting “Pugs on Parade.” The event begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at Canine Sports Academy, 30217 Santa Fe Ave. in Norman.
All dogs are welcome, pug or not. For the non-puggers, dog owners can enter their pups into the costume contest. For the puggers, owners can participate in the “Pugs on Parade” contest, which has three categories: best sports theme, best evening wear and fun in the sun. The entry fee is $10 per dog for both contests, and proceeds benefit Homeward Bound. Registration closes at noon.
If you don’t want to enter your dogs in the contest, that’s OK. You can enjoy the gaggle of pugs anyway. How cute will it be? Check out these photos we’ve run in The Oklahomanof Homeward Bound pugs. I guarantee it’s the cutest thing you’ll see all day.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – puppy mill bill could change
Check out these stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Pet bill may face changes. (state capitol)
- Despite ransom, no dog. (Oklahoma City)
- Agencies strive to increase shelters’ live release rates. (Oklahoma City)
- Pet Tales: Guinea pig has own wardrobe. (Choctaw) In case you couldn’t tell, that’s Daniel the guinea pig there on the right.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – claiming a cloned camel
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Capitol updates: cloned horses. (state capitol)
- Obamas “paws” to show off puppy. (Washington, D.C., page 7a)
- EPA summit tackles issue of bedbugs. (Virginia)
- Scientist claims cloned camel. (United Arab Emirates)
- Dog club offers training. (Oklahoma City)
- Western art gets feminine perspective in local exhibit. (Oklahoma City)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – Bo under the microscope
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Puppy’s origins raising questions. (Washington, D.C.) (No offense to this story, which questions whether the Obamas dog is a rescue, but there’s really nothing to figure out. The AKC released a statement yesterday naming the dog’s breeders, who live in Dallas. I mean come on, Associated Press reporter. You totally should have read our Pet Show blog entry yesterday!)
- Dogs seized after attack. (Enid)
- Honor will boost stray-pet efforts. (Oklahoma City)
- Art, horse racing come together. (Oklahoma City, page 1d)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – butterflies celebrate faith
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today and yesterday -
- St. Louis pet group cries foul over prize. (Missouri, Sunday, page 3a)
- Though pay varies, many here earn less. (statewide)
- Churches release sign of new life. (Yukon)
- Questions raised in puppy auctions. (Missouri)
- Zoo’s zebra breaks neck. (Arkansas, Sunday, page 20a)
- Texas war hero helps nab suspects in dog shooting. (Sunday, page 21a)
- Touring production of “The Lion King” goes beyond animated film. (Oklahoma City)
- Film to address dog dealer issues. (Stillwater)
- Zoo animals find ways to celebrate Easter, too. (Oklahoma City, Monday, page 7a)
- Dog Bo to join Obamas. (Washington, D.C.)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
