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Pets in the paper – goodbye, lions

petblog — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:55:37 +0000

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

Pets in the paper – the lions are leavin’

petblog — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:07:41 +0000

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

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my that’s cute

petblog — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:35:50 +0000

A Georgia rescue center has an unlikely trio of animal buddies.

Leo the lion, Shere Kahn the tiger and Baloo the bear share a home a the park thanks to their unlikely upbringing. The three animals, kept as pets by drug barons, were seized during a raid in Atlanta eight years ago when they were still cubs.

Shere Kahn, Leo and Baloo enjoy their new home at Noah's Ark

When they were turned over to the Noah’s Ark Rescue Center in Locust Grove, Ga., the decision was made to keep them together. Raised by the zoo’s founders, the three get along like siblings. Now that they have a new public enclosure, visitors can see the three eating, sleeping and playing together.

Enjoy the photos, courtesy of the Noah’s Ark Facebook fan page for the trio, which you can find here.

Leo and Shere Kahn play as cubs Baloo and Shere Kahn with one of the owners of Noah's Ark

The three animl buddies play as cubs

Baloo and Shere Kahn with one of the owners of Noah's Ark

- Staff Writer Bryan Dean

Beer and bears? Something like that

petblog — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:08:40 +0000

Do you love the zoo? Do you love beer? Ever considered drinking beer at the zoo but been to afraid of getting arrested for public intox?

If you say yes to all three, this event is for you: the Oklahoma City Zoo Zoo Brew.

OK, you might still get arrested for public intox if you’re out of control, but if you act like a grownup, you should be fine. Just don’t down too many and hop in with the lions. That won’t end well.

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

Pets in the paper – D-Boy is the man

petblog — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:28:46 +0000

Check out these (five million!) animal stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -

Pit bull is “People’s Hero” for taking burglar’s shots. (Oklahoma City)
What’s new at the zoo? (Oklahoma City, page 16a, Saturday)
Pet policies revisited. (nationwide, page 1b, Saturday)
Southwest Airlines to add new fees for pets, unaccompanied minors. (nationwide)
Redemption and Michael Vick. (NewsOK Religion and Values blog)
Summer break can cut adoption of pets. (Stillwater, Edmond, Oklahoma City, Muskogee)
Dog owner stabs worker. (Oklahoma City)
Head to the bat cave. (Freedom)
National Geographic hosting photo contest. (nationwide)
Use caution to prevent dog bites. (nationwide)
Reptile study keeps Tinker on track. (Midwest City)

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

Pets in the paper – gift horses’ mouths

petblog — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:00:40 +0000

Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -

Senate votes take teeth out of law on horse dentists. (state capitol)
“Lion King” deserves roar of applause. (Oklahoma City)

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

Pets in the paper – inspections for livestock

petblog — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:55:36 +0000

Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -

Bill updates: Livestock. (state capitol)
Little River Zoo planning campout. (Norman)
Technician behind “The Lion King” masks runs a class menagerie. (Oklahoma City)
Show’s popularity benefits zoo. (Oklahoma City)
Dogs with arthritis may benefit from acupuncture treatments. (nationwide)
Pet products draw warning. (nationwide)
Pet Tales: Second chance, sweet success. (Oklahoma City)

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

Wonderful zoo photos

petblog — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:36:55 +0000

Boston.com, the Boston Globe’s Web site, has a wonderful photo gallery of pictures from zoos around the world. Lions, tigers,, leopards, bears, foxes, primates, frogs, hippos, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, dolphins, kangaroos, camels and plenty more are featured in the gallery. Many of the pictures are of babies. Here is my favorite, of a cute Chinese leopard cub growling at photographers.

- Staff Writer Bryan Dean

Pets in the paper – butterflies celebrate faith

petblog — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:29:16 +0000

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

Snow lions

petblog — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:19:33 +0000

No, it’s not some offshoot species like the white tiger. These photos are from a safari park in Scotland, where a pride of lions had to trudge through some snow.

I can’t imagine snow is a common sight for lions that are used to roaming the African plains, but if nothing else, lions certainly look cool in the snow.

- Staff Writer Bryan Dean