OkcPets Magazine March 2022

6 OKC Pets • March/April 2022 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Heide Brandes Travis Brorsen Kim Doner FEATURES MARCH/APRIL 2022 8 Focus on Felines Ghosts of the literati: Algonquin Hotel cat carries on tradition 10 Unconditional Love Anthem trains dogs to help people 14 Sandhill Cranes Are Link to Prehistoric Past Winter quarters include Oklahoma 17 Is Bald Beautiful? Hairless pets have special appeal 20 Prissy the Chef Cat keeps close eye on culinary activities 21 Saving the Giants Conservation boosts tortoise population, and Oklahomans do their part 24 What To Expect When You’re Expecting Bringing a newborn home to your fur babies 26 Woof Walk Redbud Classic welcomes dogs 28 Why Dogs Whine Canines communicate with verbal cues 30 Legal Column Oklahoma City leash law is explained 32 Sharing a Bond with Betty and the Animals The legacy and love of BettyWhite 14 10 17 DEPARTMENTS 28 34 Pets about Town 36 Welcome, New Advertiser Apple Tree Antique Gallery 37 Directory Products, services, and friends of pets 21 Karen Holman Jordan Klingler Rowena Mills Lauren Cavagnolo Linda Miller Kelsey Warren-Bryant