Pets in the paper – dogs and alpacas and bulls and chickens and horses
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Farmers hope state warms to alpacas. (statewide)
- Suspect accused of choking police dog. (Oklahoma City)
- Hawgs for Hounds to raise funds for rescued boxer dogs. (Del City)
- Xtreme Bulls Tour replacing rodeo. (Oklahoma City)
- Mom of baby killed by puppy nears end of juvenile probation. (Tulsa)
- Watershed pollution trial starts. (Tulsa)
And check out this cool video from Remington Park:
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – bugs and rugs and such
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Cruelty charges filed. (Stillwater)
- Teens find plenty to enjoy at the fair. (Oklahoma City)
- Club plans fishing derby. (Oklahoma City)
- Ugly bugs come out of their rug. (Edmond)
- Halloween can be a treat for dogs, too. (Norman)
- Pet Tales: Rescued dog finds family home. (Midwest City)
- Blog: More from the state wildlife director. (statewide)
- Cesar Millan dog-based empire adds slick magazine. (California)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
I chose Brian Griffin
He’s my favorite TV dog.
Aside from his rudeness and occasional drinking problem, I love that he goes between being a human-like snob to a dog on the animated sitcom Family Guy. It cracks me up every time.
I think most of us imagine our dogs like that. My older dog goes from a grumpy old man to a silly pooch in a flash.
But of course, there are plenty of other famous TV dogs. Which is the best? This is the quesiton the AKC is trying to answer. I’m not sure why, but that’s OK.
They’ve come up with a list of 125 famous TV dogs in honor of the AKC’s 125th anniversary this year. You can vote for your favorite here. (You can also read more about the contest on the NewsOK blog Of Interest.)
I voted for Brian Griffin, and to my surprise he was in second place. But there are plenty of other, sweeter dogs to choose from. Go vote for your favorite.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – chicks at the fair
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Pooches dress in their best. (Nichols Hills)
- Lessons continue for kids at fair. (Oklahoma City)
- Yellowstone bears get protection. (Wyoming)
- Toxins stop Oregon’s mussel, clam harvesting.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – the poop scoop
Check out this animal story in The Oklahoman today -
- Dear Abby: Man gets scoop on dog poop. (North Carolina)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – mallard pals
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Ready for the fun as state fair begins. (Oklahoma City, photo here)
- Modernizing farms equals prosperity, ag secretary says. (Oklahoma City)
- Implausibility is reality in labeling animal clans. (general column)
- Rabies shots key for protection. (nationwide)
- Pet Tales: Fine-feathered friends adopt human mom. (Oklahoma City)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – pooches on parade
We’ve only got on little sad animal story in The Oklahoman today:
- Pooch parade. (Nichols Hills)
So check out these stories online:
- Oklahoma’s poultry litter case against Arkansas can go to trial, judge rules. (Tulsa)
- Giraffe in Toys R Us ads dies; PETA alleges mistreatment. (Boston)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
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
Rock the pet vote!
Today’s the day! Vote now for Oklahoman Jody Harlan in the Animal Planet Hero of the Year contest! If she wins, it’s good news for Pets and People out in Yukon. (Listen to Jody’s visit to Pet Show last week!)
Here’s information Jody sent out about the contest:
Oklahomans have an opportunity to vote Sept 14-27 for a Yukon woman, who is one of 10 finalists for a national Animal Planet Hero of the Year award. Jody Harlan was nominated for co-founding a local humane society and a lifetime of other animal rescue work.
Supporters may vote for Jody Harlan once every 24 hours at www.animalplanet.com/hero through Sept. 27. Twenty-five percent of the judging criteria will be based on votes for each nominee. All votes must be cast online.
Harlan co-founded Pets & People Humane Society, which has rescued and placed more than 37,500 abandoned pets from local animal shelters since 1990. She helped two nine-year-old volunteers launch the Jr. Pets & People organization, which earned a national “Do Something!” educational grant in 1993. The junior organization became the only humane society operated by children in the U.S.“There are many volunteers who have done more that I have,” Harlan said, “but I hope everyone will vote for me because Pets and People could get up to $10,000 if we win this contest.”
“That kind of donation would save a lot of pets,” Harlan said, adding individuals can also contribute by spaying and neutering their pets and being responsible pet owners.
Harlan has personally rescued, fostered and placed 356 abandoned pets outside the humane society and operates a sanctioned Trap-Neuter & Release program, which feeds, spays or neuters, and releases wild cats to humanely control overpopulation. In the evenings, she manages a regional email group, which encourages adoption of pets on animal shelter death rows for 150 individual rescuers and adoption organizations.
Vote for Jody here. She’s the fourth picture of the slideshow.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – bucking the trend
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Buckin’ the system: “Sweethearts” follows rodeo team of female prisoners. (McAlester)
- BLOG: More than one “Greatest American Dog” to attend parade. (Perry)
Staff Writer Carrie Cppernoll
