Oklahoma breeders defend Petland 15 hr ago | Comments 7 Two Oklahoma dog breeders who have sold animals to Petland say they strongly dispute the U.S. Humane Society’s harsh criticism of Petland and the breeders who have sold dogs to the company....

Humane Society says 24 puppy mills in Oklahoma supply Petland 15 hr ago | Comments 24 Calling Oklahoma the No. 2 puppy mill state in the union, the Humane Society of the United States has issued a scathing report that rips the nation’s largest puppy-selling pet store chain and...

Oklahoma City police shot 11 dogs in ’08 Sat, Nov 29, 2008 | Comments 3 Oklahoma City police officers have shot 11 dogs this year after the dogs attacked residents or officers, a spokesman said. Nine were pit bull terriers, police Sgt. Paco Balderrama said....

Adopt a Pet Fri, Nov 28, 2008 | Add a comment Eddie is a neutered male, black Labrador retriever mix. He is current on his vaccinations and is about 8 or 9 months old. He has been at the shelter since Sept. 29. Tabitha is a spayed female,...

John O’Hurley give thanks for National Dog Show Sun, Nov 23, 2008 | Add a comment Actor, author and "Family Feud” host John O’Hurley teams up with canine expert David Frei as hosts for The National Dog Show, taped the weekend before Thanksgiving at the Kennel...

Adopt a pet Fri, Nov 21, 2008 | Add a comment Spider is a friendly 3-year-old brown and black tabby that likes everyone, cats and dogs included. His number at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is 6595. The adoption fee for cats and dogs is $25....

Adopt a pet Fri, Nov 21, 2008 | Add a comment Spider is a friendly 3-year-old brown and black tabby that likes everyone, cats and dogs included. His number at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is 6595. The adoption fee for cats and dogs is $25....

Oklahoma lacks oversight of puppy mill industry Fri, Nov 21, 2008 | Comments 5 With no state oversight, animal welfare groups say Oklahoma has become a haven for unscrupulous puppy breeding operations. They describe puppy mills where dogs are packed into cramped, unsanitary...

Caution is a friend to Fido when temps take a dive Fri, Nov 21, 2008 | Add a comment For adults and children alike, preparing for the winter can be as simple as unpacking the winter coat, long underwear and sweaters and simply bundling up when heading outside. For the four-legged...

Oklahoma pet tales: Rescued blessing Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Comments 2 Rescued blessing I got Gustav from German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles. We made the move to Oklahoma City to improve both our lives. He had been severely abused and mistreated. Though he is...

Closings force greyhounds to retire Wed, Nov 19, 2008 | Add a comment CINCINNATI — Pet adoption agencies are pushing to find homes for a growing number of retired greyhounds amid a struggling dog racing industry and a weak U.S. economy that’s left some...

IN BRIEF: Hearing set for Stilwell teacher Sat, Nov 15, 2008 STILWELL Hearing set for teacher A preliminary hearing has been set for a Stilwell High School teacher charged with sexually assaulting two female students. Sean Lee Catron, 38, will appear in...

Toddler improves after Tulsa dog attack Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Comments 5 TULSA -- An 18-month-old girl who was attacked by a pair of pit bull dogs has improved from serious to good condition. A spokeswoman at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa says Brittany Goodroad has...

Cruelty charges levied in Delaware County puppy mill inquiry Fri, Nov 14, 2008 JAY — A Delaware County man and woman are charged with animal cruelty after the sheriff’s department seized more than 100 dogs that had not been fed in six days, authorities said...

Cruelty charges filed in Delaware County puppy mill case Thu, Nov 13, 2008 JAY – A Delaware County man and woman were charged with animal cruelty after the sheriff’s department seized over 100 dogs that had not been fed in six days, authorities said Thursday. Sue...

Fort Worth man accused of marijuana trafficking Wed, Nov 12, 2008 NORMAN -- A Fort Worth, Texas, man is in the Cleveland County jail today following his arrest in Norman for allegedly transporting 32 pounds of marijuana on Interstate 35. David Miguel Soto,...

Children attacked by dogs in Tulsa County Wed, Nov 12, 2008 TULSA - A 20-month-old girl and a 4-year-old boy are hospitalized after being attacked by two pit bull dogs in Tulsa County. Emergency Medical Services Authority spokeswoman Tina Wells says the...

Sooner Theatre looking for dog to star in play 'Annie' Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Add a comment NORMAN — Can your dog pass muster as a theatrical canine? Does it know basic commands such as "sit,” "stay” and "come?” How about its size and color? Is it a...

Opinions on best Obama pet given Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Comments 1 Talk about life-changing promises. One of the first pledges President-elect Barack Obama will have to keep is the one he gave his daughters during the campaign. He and Michelle told Sasha and Malia...

Outdoors notebook Sat, Nov 8, 2008 | Add a comment TALALA ANGLER WINS Last weekend’s victory in the Bassmaster Central Open on Lake Texoma was bittersweet for Terry Butcher of Talala. The former bull rider won $45,000 with a three-day total...