Dogs cover One Direction song “One Thing”
OK, I’ll be honest. I don’t know much about One Direction. I know they’re a boy band. They might also be from Canada. Their hair is tall. These are the facts.
For some reason, a group called The Pet Collective has done a parody video of their video “One Thing.” With dogs. Yes. It’s just dogs running around. Let’s just be grateful that the dogs aren’t barking along. The doggy suspenders are pretty hilarious, though.
Pets in the paper – rabies found in Texas
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Puppy may have rabies. (Texas)
- Online only: Mood: Dogs strut their stuff in last bark at Bryant Park. (New York)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Doggie Snuggies are for mean owners
OK, I have to draw the line, pet owners. Dogs do not – I repeat DO NOT – need a Snuggie.
I’d heard rumors about the Snuggie for dogs, but I didn’t believe them. I thought friends were just pulling my leg because I’m a dog person and I think the Snuggie is merely a bathroom worn backwards. But they were telling the truth. You can buy a Snuggie for your puppy.
For about $23 plus tax you get two Snuggies for dogs. They come in pink or blue. Be sure to pick the right color because your dog would be TOTALLY mortified if it was wearing the wrong colored Snuggie, which in this case looks like some kind of French cape from the early 1900s. I mean look at this dogs in this promotional photo. Imagine how upset they’d be if they had on the wrong color Snuggie. Their doggie family portrait would have been RUINED. (As a side note, the one in the pink looks like an Ewok that’s really suspicious of the photographer.)
While I’m not totally opposed to dog fashion – my dogs both have Halloween costumes this year – I do think it’s silly for most dogs to have outerwear. They come with outerwear – fur. They are genetically designed to have their own Snuggies. (Iggies and Chihuahuas – you are excused, you poor, shivering cuties.)
If there’s anything redeeming about the Snuggie for dogs, it’s that they made a commercial:
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
Quit squirreling around
Police in Warren, Ohio, recently released surveillance video of a woman questioned by police while she kept a squirrel in her shirt.
The woman was brought to the station to be questioned about a crime and seemed unfazed by the squirrel tucked neatly into her cleavage. Detectives were apparently more surprised by the situation but let the woman and the squirrel go after she answered their questions.
- Staff Writer Bryan Dean
Pet Show – ask your boss BEFORE you bring that pup to work
Listen to Pet Show! Carrie and Dawn talked about all the fun ways to enjoy National Take Your Dog to Work Day. Step 1: Make sure you can actually BRING your dog to work. This isn’t an act-first-ask-questions-later situation, people! We also talked about the Oklahoma City Summer Classic Dog Show. And speaking of the show, here are some photos from the event by Oklahoman photographer Ashley McKee! (And yes, I included the one we were talking about – the poodle with no pants!)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
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Strutting their stuff
Tom Maupin, a member of The Oklahoman newsroom team, was lucky enough to attend Kayne Gillaspie’s fundraiser for the American Hearth Association this weekend. He took some great pictures of the models and their pups. (Listen to our Pet Show podcast about the event!)
Michelle Bruffet and a Yorkshire terrier friend show off a dress at a May 17 benefit fashion show at Kayne Gillaspie’s home in Norman for the American Heart Association.
Samantha Evans, left, and Brooke Scott model dresses at Kayne Gillaspie’s home in Norman. The fashion show on May 17 was a benefit for the American Heart Association.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
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Pet Show – fashionista fidos
Listen to Pet Show! Our guest today was Meagan Key, a spokeswoman for fashion designer Kayne Gillaspie of Norman. Last week Kayne hosted a fundraising event called “Fashion with a Heart” to benefit the American Heart Association. Part of the show was dogs modeling Kayne’s newest line, Kayne9. And as if pups strutting in ostrich-feather boas weren’t great enough, the show raised $5,000 for the American Heart Association.
In honor of Hug Your Cat Day - which is Friday for those of you with feline friends – we talked lots about cats today. Bryan gave us interesting pet news, including a story about a tiger that killed its keeper in New Zealand and a cat with wings in China. And Dawn shared some great tail tips for Hug Your Cat Day. These come from SeeFido.com.
Playing in the home: All cats need to spend time outside to get their exercise, but often times we want them inside to avoid them from getting hurt etc. Whatever the reason to keep your cat in the house, your cat will appreciate it, as long as it’s always kept busy. Cats that never leave the house need for their owners to dedicate more time everyday to play with them, otherwise the cat will get very bored and this can cause stress.
Hunting game: When cats are outside they love running after anything that moves, like an insect, or a dry leaf blowing in the wind etc. So there are many different games that you can invent to give your cat the opportunity to “hunt” without even stepping out of the house. As with all games, the cat must learn that there are certain rules. The most important rule is that the cat does not use your hands or feet as it’s hunting objective. Cats have very sharp claws and they grow as the cat grows making them very dangerous. It is not fun to have an adult cat scratch you with it’s claws and it can really hurt you.
Safe play: Before you begin to play a game with your cat, make sure to check everything, avoiding at all costs that your cat, you, or anyone else gets hurt. Make sure to always follow these guidelines when playing with your cat:
- Never use toys that break easily since this could really hurt your cat, kitten and even you.
- Never “hit” your cat with your hand or with its toys, and never “drag” the cat, even if this is done gently and as a game.
- Don’t play with the cat’s toys (if you are not intending on playing directly with the cat) because it can get very mad about you touching its stuff.
- Stay away from pools, wells, or bathtubs as the cat could drown if it does not know how to swim. (Little kittens generally cannot climb out of water that covers their head).
- Cats become easily afraid when they hear loud noises. Make sure, when there is a party (like New Year) to leave the cat inside the house or in a distanced room. Fireworks or a balloon that pops can really terrorize a cat.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
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Give that lamb a sweater
A baby lamb abondoned by his mom is keeping warm by wearing a wool sweater. 
The lamb, affectionately known as Jack Frost was one of two born to its mother in England Jan. 1, which is out of season.
The farm’s manager isn’t sure whether Jack’s mom just couldn’t handle to babies in the off-season or if she didn’t have the proper maternal instinct. Whatever it was, it was left to farm workers to adopt the lamb and keep it warm in the sub-zero temperatures.
Some extra hay bales and a heat lamp helped, but one volunteer had the bright idea of buying a knitted wool sweater meant for a baby. It fits Jack perfectly.
The sweater has made Jack a favorite on the farm, and visitors have shown up looking for the little lamb wearing a wool sweater.
- Staff Writer Bryan Dean
Tulsa dog park has shirts for sale
As if your dog wasn’t accessory enough, you can now buy a t-shirt support Tulsa Bark Parks.
A few months ago, the park hosted a design contest, and the logo by Tulsan Brett Elbon was named the winner. As you can see, it’s a couple of pups fleeing the city to enjoy the serenity of the dog park. The shirts come in four colors – grey, blue, OU red and OSU orange.
Shirts are $20. The price includes shipping. The price also includes helping a worth cause; proceeds go to park development and maintenance.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
