OkcPets Magazine May 2021

6 OKC Pets • May/June 2021 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Michael Bell Heide Brandes Travis Brorsen David Gallant Anna Holton- Dean Kevin Hegerberg Nancy Gallimore Kim Doner FEATURES MAY / JUNE 2021 8 Stewie’s Story A special Dalmatian who won’t be forgotten 12 Cats and Autism Felines help individuals on the spectrum lead happier lives 15 Rescue Success 6 ways to help homeless pets find forever homes 18 Foxes What they really say and other facts 20 Midwest City’s New Animal Services Center A state-of-the-art facility to help animals in the heart of the city 23 Innovative Pharmacy Warmer weather and ear infections 24 ‘Zoo Poo’ A sustainable way to benefit your garden and the OKC Zoo 28 Solo’s Park & Pub An innovative new restaurant and dog park venue in Chisholm Creek 30 Pet-Friendly Patio Review Sunset Patio Bar 32 Virtual Trials and Competitions Opening up a newworld of sports for you and your dog 35 Kirkpatrick Honor for Animal Wellbeing Two animal advocates to receive the 2021 award 36 X Magic Shears Welcome, New Advertisers 38 Lilygrass flowers and décor 39 Pawparazzi K9 Enrichment Resort 40 The Paw Spa Elite 41 The Hairy Paw Inn 42 Pets About Town 45 Directory Products, services and friends of pets 8 18 20 24 DEPARTMENTS 28 Kyle Panter Emma Davis