Pets in the paper
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- - Understanding pets not so ruff, poll finds.
- - Prairie dog defenders fight poisoning plans. (Lawton)
- - Many options available to treat animals’ cancers.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Canadian woman’s dog put down because of her income
Jacqueline Nash just wanted to find her dogs. The three German Shepherd puppies went missing, and she spent three days looking for them. She called everyone with the Canadian city of Wolseley she could think of, even the mayor. Nothing.
Then she discovered her missing pups had been found. But instead of allowing Nash to pick up the dogs, all three were put to sleep. Why? Because Nash was living on welfare. Animal officials presumed she couldn’t afford to pay the finder’s fee to the shelter, so the dogs were put down.
So Nash – shown here with her daughter – sued. She was awarded $6,500 because city officials discriminated against her based on her income.
But there are two sides to the coin. City officials for sure shouldn’t have killed the dogs without at least asking Nash if she could afford to recover them. But the city reports several complaints about those same dogs running loose, and Nash had a $20 fine for that she hadn’t paid.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper
Check out this animal story in The Oklahoman today -
- - Donations pouring in for seized pit bulls. (Newkirk)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper
- - Bombing legacy leads to search dog training.
- - Pit bulls face uncertain fate. (Newkirk)
- - ‘Marley & Me’ reflects director’s life.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper
Check out these stories in The Oklahoman today and yesterday -
- - Police shot 11 dogs in ’08. (Oklahoma City)
- - Woman keeps animal shelter a “no kill” zone. (Burns Flat)
- - 80 whales await help. (Australia, page 15a, Sunday)
- - Saddling up for a new life together. (Newalla)
- - Group howling over puppy mills. (statewide)
- - Oklahoma breeders defend Petland. (statewide)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Tulsa children attacked by dogs
A 4-year-old boy and 2-year-old girl were attacked by dogs in Tulsa County. Both were taken to the hospital after the attack about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The dogs – both pit bull terriers - were taken into custody and will be euthanized.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Hoarding in Fort Worth leads to horrific discovery
Authorities discovered 100 dead cats and 100 more living in a Fort Worth home. All the dead cats were wrapped in foil and kept in three freezers. As is usually the case with hoarding, the woman said she’s a rescuer. She said they all had names.
Hoarding is a scary situation. We’ve written about it in the past on our blog. But just to review, here are the three main signs of the problem:
- - The owner has so many animals he/she is unable to feed, clean or care for them.
- - The owner doesn’t respond when animals become ill or die.
- - The owner doesn’t respond when the crowding and living conditions become so bad it’s unhealthy for animals and people.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper
Check out these stories in The Oklahoman today-
- - Tulsa police wonder how no one could hear family dog mauling baby.
- - Beekeepers buzzing over insect’s demise. (Great Britain)
- - Racers get ducks in a row. (Woodward)
- - Two face complaints in treatment of dogs. (Jay)
- - All dressed up! (features photo contest)
- - Proper socialization helps curb aggression.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Tulsa mom charged in son’s mauling death
An update to the death of an infant who was mauled to death by a Lab puppy: his mother has been charged with second-degree manslaughter.
Read past blogs about the case:
- - Authorities euthanize dog that bit, killed baby.
- - Tulsa mom accused of neglect in dog mauling death.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Police break up Oklahoma puppy mill
Deleware County deputies have rescued more than 100 dogs from a puppy mill near Jay, the Associated Press is reporting. At least 10 dogs were found dead in their cages in the property in far northeast Oklahoma.
The owner, Sue Davis, has been arrested on animal cruelty complaints.
Staff Writer CarrieCopeprnoll
