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 Special Features:  Celebrating the Human-Animal Bond

REBEL OAKS: Home Sweet Home For Well Traveled Exotics

HELPING YOUR CHILD THROUGH THE LOSS: Create a memorial garden for pets.

Wolves: The Myths, The Reality: Why this fascination with an animal most of us have never seen, and never will, in the wild? Is it because the wolf inhabits such a large part of our imaginations?

Career Choices For Animal Lovers: Are you determined to base your career around animals? Here are just a handful of professions that just might suit your interests and abilities.

Becoming A Therapist: If you have a people-oriented dog and a wish to make people's lives a bit brighter, Therapy Dog work is worth considering.

The Link: Research shows that many people who commit acts of cruelty against animals move on to their fellow humans.

Pet Bereavement: One thing that makes grieving over a much-loved pet different from grieving a lost human loved one is the level of social acceptance and/or understanding of the emotions.

Problems, Progress and Promise: The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter has faced problems but shows promise for a brighter future

Polly want an IQ Test? Birds may understand more than we assume

In A Blaze Of Glory
Blaze's Tribute Equine Rescue–a refuge for abandoned and abused horses

Special Mission: Florida Marine Trains Retriever To Aid Others

I Think, Therefore I Am...Animal? What's going on in those heads?

Monkey Business – It's Not Funny: Mindy's Memory, a home for abused monkeys.

Seek And You Shall Find: Search and rescue dogs seeing with their noses.

Animal Planet: An interview with our favorite television channel's V.P. of Programming

Past Pets: Are They On The Other Side? Part 1 of an interview with the author of the book Do Dogs Go To Heaven?

Past Pets: Are They On The Other Side? Part 2

Letting Go: Sometimes we must love them enough to let them go.

Prison Dogs–Hard Time, Soft Hearts: Inmates training dogs for a good cause.

Walk On The Wild Side: "When we fear something, we want to destroy it rather than determine why we're afraid...become acquainted with it, and we can appreciate its beauty."

A Ghost Story: If you think animals in Heaven is a stretch, how about ghosts here on earth?

The Labrador: Woman's best friend.

Goldie: Three legs and all heart.

TheraPetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma: "We provide our clients with a living, breathing, tail wagging toolbox they can use in their own environment to live with maximum independence."

Love On A Leash: That's what Ken and Lee provide when they enter patients' rooms, talk with them and let them pet the dogs.

Petworks In Progress–Dogs and Good Deeds: Some dogs go far beyond the basic role of pet, and therapy dogs are certainly among them.

A Week In Hell: John Randall and his search and rescue dog Gunner spent a week in hell at ground zero.

To The Rescue: What do you imagine when you think of Rottweilers–aloof, mean? Gunner will change your mind.

Heroes Then – Heroes Now: Memories of the NYC search and rescuers that helped Oklahoma City in our time of need.

To Be A Vet: OSU's College of Veterinary Medicine produces many of Oklahoma's vets.

Vet Techs: The next best thing to being a vet.

The Shepherd's Dog: Bob Hooker started his Border Collie journey by being amazed. Watch one at work and you will be too.

The Long Paw of the Law: At home, Ranger is a part of the family. But when the word is given, he's all business.

Training Paws for the Law: "Many years ago, police dogs couldn't be around people. They wanted to eat everybody up. But you can turn ours on and off like a switch."

Have Dog Will Bite–On Command: Schutzhund: the German word means protection dog, and it's that aspect of the sport which attracts controversy.

Trail's End: A home for abused, abandoned and neglected horses.

Thinking Like a Horse: Training students to train horses–the gentle way.

Gentle Giants: Clydesdale horses are known as gentle giants in the horse world. Donnie Langille, manager of Express Ranch, will introduce you to a rare team of champions.

Miniature Magic: If you're a horse lover, but for some reason can't ride a horse, or don't have the facilities to house a standard horse, then the miniature may be for you.

Little River Zoo: If you're looking for a different experience with a little education thrown in, this is the place.

Ask Rudy, It's A Zoo Out There: Not many people have their own zoo. For Rudy Crawford, it's natural.

Resting But Not Forgotten: A cemetery for animals a bit much? Not for these sisters.

Llamas: There's more to them than you may know.

Dinosaurs To Mammoths: Ancient life in Oklahoma.

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Dogs:

CANINE MASSAGE AND STRETCHING: How to improve the quality of your dog's life!

Fragile Handle With Care: A puppy primer. Having puppies is one thing. Giving them a proper start in life is another.

Aggressive Responses In Canines: Is it genetic predisposition or poor socialization?

Dog Days – On The Road Again: Travel with an observer to a dog show.

180 Degrees: Read how love turned this frightened, abused dog around 180 degrees.

Latchkey Dogs And Backyard Blues: A lonely dog is a sad sight because what dogs want and need most is human companionship.

Gazehounds: Long, long ago, in the mysterious realm of early history, a prick-eared, ring-tailed canine appeared. Perhaps it was the first Gazehound.

Caring For Puppies: Who can resist a furry, wiggly, bundle of love with milk-breath? Now you need to know how to care for this new member of the family.

Reputable Breeder: So you've decided you want a dog. Now where do you get one?

Traveling With Your Dog: A little advance planning will help your trip go more smoothly.

Rescue Dogs: Just what is a rescue dog?

Foil Those Pet Snatchers: Once in the hands of a pet snatcher, a pet can quickly disappear into a maze of negative environments.

Samson Knight -- My Guardian Angel: One dog owner's tale of life with a Rottweiler.

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Cats:

Shelter Cats Are Special Cats: Consider adopting one or two.

First Aid For Cats: Do you know what to do in an emergency?

Choosing A Kitten:, Important information on choosing the right kitten and the right breeder.

Complete Kitten Care: A review of award winning author, Amy Shojai's new book.

Showtime: If you haven't attended a cat show, you should–it's fun.

Seeing Spots–The Ocicat Revealed: Contrary to their wild look, Ocicats are a totally domestic feline.

Caring For Kittens: You've decided to welcome a kitten into the family. But before bringing the precious little bundle home, some preparation is needed.

Indoor vs Outdoor Cats: Are there personality differences?

Fluid Felines: One of the most supple creatures alive.

Bringing Home Baby: No matter how friendly your resident cat is to human visitors, bringing another cat into its domain requires caution.

Susie, Snooks and Scotland–A Fold Tale: Adorable Scottish Fold cats.

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Health Care:

West Nile Virus: Are your pets At risk?

Geriatric Pets: Aging pets need special care

Zoonoses: Are your pets a threat to your health?"

Risky Business: What are nosocomial infections, and how can they put your pet in danger?

Flower Power: Flower essences may help behavior problems.

Compounding Specialties: Ever have a hard time giving your pet medicine? There is someone with a solution.

The Color of Healing: Can a color's energy heal?

Diarrhea: Nobody wants it, but everyone gets it, including dogs and cats. The culprit most commonly blamed for it is diet–"something he ate." However, that's not always the case.

There's More to Herbs than Catnip: In the quest for ways to help their pets and themselves, many people find themselves stepping off the well-traveled road and onto alternative pathways.

Pet First aid: Do you know what to do when your pet is hurt?

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Birds:

Are Seeds For The Birds? What to feed your pet bird.

Let There Be Light: Proper lighting is essential for the health of pet birds and reptiles.

Birds In The Family: How do you choose the right pet bird for your family?

Avian Veterinarians: Your Pet Bird's Best Friend: When your bird has a problem, your best chance of determining what the problem is and solving it is to take it to a qualified avian vet.

Toys: Are they "for the birds?"

Hummingbirds–Feathered Jewels of the Air: Hummingbirds will entertain you for hours as they perform acrobatic feats through the air.

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Other Pets:

Don't Buy That Bunny: Buying a real "Easter" bunny can turn holiday fun into sadness, when the bunny unexpectedly dies the same day.

Exotics: Non-traditional pets require more research and effort to provide the proper level of care.

Kids and Reptiles: A good rule to follow in acquiring a reptile (or any other pet for that matter) for a child is to not buy any animal unless the parent is willing to take full responsibility for its care and maintenance.

Those Appealing Pocket Pets: So, you don't have a lot of time to devote to a pet, yet you miss that feeling you had as a kid–you know, when you were with your best buddy (your pet). Maybe the answer is a pocket pet.

Willy: Cagney would never call him a "dirty rat."

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Training:

How to Choose a Trainer: Learning basic manners should be fun for both you and your dog, so be sure to choose the right trainer.

Say "NO" to Jumping: For jumping-up behavior to disappear, dogs need structure, our patience and our companionship.

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Columns

Pet Health
Pets and Pain
Heartworm Season
Bad Breath Can Kill
Fleas and Ticks
Heatstroke
New Trick for Old Dogs
Those Amazing Noses
Feline Triad Disease
Weigh Station Two Miles
The Yellow Submarine
Watch Out For Land Sharks
Pets And Threats
Introducing New Pets
Thumper's At It Again
Veterinary Telemedicine
Facts, Questions & Answers
Feline Diabetes
Lions and Tigers and Bears
A Pig In Your Pocket
Home Health Exams
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Be Prepared For Disaster
Spring Dangers
Cats and Plants

Fe-Lines
Calico Is Not A Breed
Naming Your Cat
Patriotic Purrs
A Cat Show Primer
Litterbox Wars
Healthy Cats 101
The Mystery Of Catnip
The Cat Quiz
Kitty Hissy Fits
The Gift of Nature
Flea Facts
A Cat Is Waiting

Bird Beat
Laying Eggs & Pellets
Mites & Talking
Beak Overgrowth & Phobic Behavior
Biting
Handling Birds and Dogs
Breeding Gouldian Finches
Losing Feathers
Can Old Birds Learn To Talk?
Do Quaker Parrots Yawn?
Taming a Parakeet
The Spring Thing
Mr. Sugar
Parrots Talk The Talk
Think Small For First Bird
Singapore Sniggle
Got Ya Covered
Wing Clipping
Parakeet or Bat?
Talking The Talk
Spring is Baby Bird Time

Aunt Debe
Q&A's & Favorite Friends
Avoiding Mats
Whitening Shampoo
Trimming Cat's Nails
Tear Stains
Ticks and Fleas
Licking Paws
Removing Ear Wax
Bathing Kittens
Christmas Plants
Pet Permanents?
Fleas and Cold Weather
Vacuuming Your Dog?
Constantly Licking Paws Grooming a Golden Retriever
Groom or Bath?
Coat Conditioners
Skunked!
Ho, Ho, Huh?
Doos & Don'ts of Grooming
Becoming A Groomer
"Carding" a Cat?
Grooming a Poodle
Shaved Yorkie

Agility
The Olympics of Dogdom
When to Begin Training
Back Yard Agility
Training Slumps
The Dawn's Early Light
It's What's In Between
At The Gate
Getting Over It
Can You Do The Dance?
An Agility Odyssey
Why Agility?
Losing It
Tricks And Treats
My Dog Blew Me Off
Doggie See, Doggie Do
Time To Get Serious
Marking The Behavior
The Brrr In Agility
Time To Get In Shape
Successful Weaving
Learn From The Best
Chilling Directions
What Is Agility?
Summer Heat Can Take Its Toll

Miss Behavior
Wagging Tails
Leash Training
Transporting Cats
Barking at Neighbor Dogs
Furry Comfort
Happy Howlidays
Pet I.D.
Think Before You Train
A Wee Problem
Who Has The Problem? Taming The Grooming Growl
A Sucker For Love
Kitty Pee Spree
Wild Child
Whoa Boys!
Midnight Marauder
Through The Eyes Of A Dog
Walking The Walk
Living With Loss
Taming The Tango

The Right Stuff
Picking the Right Breed I
The Groups
Terriers I
Terriers II
Terriers III
Terriers IV
Terriers V
Non-Sporting Group I
Non-Sporting Group II
Non-Sporting Group III
Non-Sporting Group IV
Non-Sporting Group V
Working Group I
Working Group II
Working Group III
Working Group IV
Working Group V
Working Group VI
Working Group VII
Toy Group I
Toy Group II
Toy Group III
Toy Group IV
Toy Group V

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