Pets in the paper – Bark looking for bite
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Strutting on the catwalk. (Yukon)
- Obedience class set. (Oklahoma City, page 1d)
- Pet Tales: Boxer for his birthday. (Edmond)
- Bark Busters looking for bite. (Oklahoma City)
- State farmers, ranchers eligible for assistance. (statewide)
- Miniature horses delight nursing home residents. (Colorado)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Beating the back-to-school blues
This time of year is always exciting for families. Kids head back to school, and parents are either cheering or crying. But other members of the family – our pets – are noticing the changes, too. Watch for signs of separation anxiety. For example, your pet may chew more than normal or go to the bathroom where he shouldn’t.
PetFinder.com offers this advice to help your furry pal deal with the back-to-school blues.
- Start early. Begin working with your pet as early as possible. Leave and come back without a lot of fanfare. Start with short separations and work you way into longer time periods.
- Promote independence. Don’t over-bond so that your pet relies on you every minute. Encourage her to sit or stay, leave the room and then quietly praise her when you come back.
- Invest in entertainment. Get toys or treats that will distract your pet, like a pet-sitter video or kong ball.
- Exercise with your animal before you leave. Go for a walk or have your kids spending time playing with your pet before you head out the door.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – an attack rescue
Check out these stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -
- Neighbor saves boy from dogs. (Noble)
- Getting a glimpse of nature. (Norman)
- Zebra mussel gains ground in Oklahoma. (Lake Texoma)
- Couple start family with injured pooch. (Tulsa)
- Work begins on vets’ clinic. (Colorado)
- Debate focuses on value of autism service dogs. (Illinois)
- A dog’s holiday. (Monday, page 1c, nationwide)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Get back to school, pups!
Today’s the first day of school for Oklahoma City students (and kiddos in several other districts, too). So be careful when you’re on your way to work. You might see some eager little faces.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
All hail the scales!
If you’re into things that hop, slither or hang out under a shell, check out this event from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Thursday at the Midwest City Library, 8143 E Reno.
Come join the Oklahoma City Herpetological Society on the first Thursday of each month at the Midwest City Library! If you are interested in reptiles and amphibians, these meetings are for you. The OCHS promotes the scientific study and conservation of herps, emphasizing regional herpetology. This is your chance to learn about herps, and even show off your own. Any properly caged, nonvenomous reptiles or amphibians are welcome. For more information, call Larry Daniel at 737-8331, or send him an e-mail at jostoy1@aol.com.
The event is free and open to all ages.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – taking the reins
Check out these stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -
- Youths take the reins at Quarter Horse event. (Oklahoma City)
- Catching hope: Burned children get a chance at fun at firefighters’ camp. (Pryor)
- Tips offered to avoid insect stings. (nationwide, page 2c, Monday)
- Lost dog found after nine years. (Australia, page 13a, Sunday)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – a dog that tucks children in bed
Holy moly! I was out of town, so there’s lots of catching up to do. Here are the animal stories in The Oklahoma today, yesterday, Saturday and Friday -
- For kids in therapy, a new best friend. (Oklahoma City, video below)
- Funding issues hamper animal rescue’s efforts. (Harrah)
- Two men hurt in attack by pit bulls. (Midwest City)
- Car show benefits pets. (Oklahoma City)
- Horse show to draw top trainers. (Ardmore)
- Rescue calls charges in cruelty case “sad.” (Sayre)
- More arrests expected in illegal horse racing. (Guymon)
- Report: Goodell decides on Vick. (New Jersey)
- Owens says NFL unfair in handling Vick’s status. (New York)
- Film may put critters in false light. (California)
- Meat packer suspended. (Kansas)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
A little more summer fun
In case your kiddos are looking for another summer camp involving the cute and cuddly, here’s some info from the Little River Zoo:
Week 10 of the Junior ZooKeeper Summer Camp is July 27 – 31, from 10am-4pm. Children, ages 5-14, will experience an incredible opportunity assisting real Zookeepers in a natural “hands-on” environment. Campers will hike along the trails of the Zoo’s Cross-Timber woodlands and discover amazing lifestyle facts of the more than 400 animals residing at the Zoo. Campers enjoy a new theme each week, and end the week-long adventure by celebrating with their family at the ZooKeeper Graduation celebration. ZooKeeper Camp cost is $99/child.
There are only three weeks left of Junior ZooKeeper summer camps: Week 10 is July 27 – 31, Week 11 is August 3 – 7, and Week 12 is August 10 –14. To register for the ZooKeeper Camps, call (405) 366-7229.
The Little River Zoo is located in Norman south of Hwy. 9 on 120th Ave. SE, and is open daily from 10am-5pm. For more information about Zoo programs and special events, visit www.littleriverzoo.com.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – the bulls strike back
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -
- Drug results may influence sentence term / Woman’s infant son died after hungry puppy mauled him. (Tulsa)
- Noodlers bring home the catfish. (Pauls Valley)
- Death doesn’t halt bulls’ running. (Spain)
- Attract feathered friends by using proper incentives.
- Racing pigeons program took flight in Oklahoma City. (blog)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Name that monkey
OK, let me just preface this by saying I have no clue what this baby capuchin monkey is doing in this picture from the Little River Zoo. That aside, here’s the news …
This female capuchin monkey was born May 3 at Little River Zoo, and officials there are looking for a good name. The naming contest is open to children ages 5-15. The entry deadline is Aug. 1. Entries can be made at the zoo or online. The winner receives a membership and gets to have his or her picture taken with the monkey.
Here’s some more info from Little River Zoo about capuchins:
Capuchins are the smartest of all the monkeys. Their life span is around 40 years. Unfortunately, they are often purchased for pets when they are very young, and then many good-intentioned owners come to realize how these monkeys do not make good pets. “Many of the monkeys brought to the Little River Zoo came from previous private ownership,” said Janet Sadler, Director/Co-founder of the Little River Zoo. “The zoo then introduces these monkeys back into family groups so they can live as normal a life as possible.” All the primates at the zoo were born in captivity, as the zoo does not take animals from the wild. Capuchin monkeys share and practice deception which are both signs of intelligence, and recent research indicates they also understand the concepts of justice and fairness.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
