Pickup runs over man, dog 1 hr ago | Add a comment MIDWEST CITY — A man and his dog were struck and killed while crossing a street Monday night, police said. Claude Melton, 78, had been walking his dog at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, 8700 E...

OKLAHOMA BRIEFS: Devon reveals stock dividend 1 hr ago | Add a comment ENERGY Devon reveals stock dividend Devon Energy Corp. announced Monday that its board of directors declared a fourth quarter cash dividend on the company’s common stock. The dividend is...

Oklahoma breeders defend Petland 18 hr ago | Comments 8 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 18 hr ago | Comments 25 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...

Burns Flat woman keeps animal shelter a ‘no-kill’ zone Yesterday | Add a comment BURNS FLAT — Terry Lynn Fisher will be on the road this holiday weekend, but not to reconnect with family and friends. The Burns Flat resident plans on driving to Oklahoma City on Sunday to...

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....

UPDATE Sat, Nov 29, 2008 | Add a comment IRAQ BATTLES STRAY DOGS Humane Society International, an animal rights group, is urging Iraqi authorities to find better ways to eliminate packs of stray dogs after 200 of them were killed in...

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,...

Pets: Calling all cats Tue, Nov 25, 2008 | Add a comment PETS Calling all catsA cat show sponsored by the Oklahoma City Cat Club is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the gymnasium at Southwestern Christian University, 7210 NW 39th Expressway in Bethany. More...

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....

What to keep in your car Mon, Nov 24, 2008 | Add a comment Toss an extra Jeep in your trunk. That's one way to plan for emergencies if you have trouble in this icy, snowy, Yukon Territory kind of weather. If your trunk's not big enough, there are a few...

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...