OkcPets Magazine September 2022

18 OKC Pets • September / October 2022 Tender Loving Care from the Heart of HistoricGuthrie DR. ANNA M. COFFIN DR. JENNIFER SCHOONOVER 405-282-8796 123 W. HARRISON GUTHRIE, OK 73044 WWW.GUTHRIEPET.NET YOUR LOCAL VETERINARIAN IN NORMAN, OK Dr. Jennifer Schoonover • Dr. Blythe Knickmeyer Dr. David Morales • Dr. Pali Stallings • Dr. BeccaWhite 107 Vicksburg Ave. • Norman, OK 73071 405.364.2197 • www.soonervet.net “People really like the classes, more than I thought they would,” Crystal Anderson said. Laurie Anderson said they often receive text messages of gratitude from happy customers after a class. In addition to the indoor gathering room, Golden Mutt Jack has a fenced backyard space for groups to use. Golden Mutt Jack constantly seeks connections to dog lovers — dog owners and groups that support pets in the metro. Nonprofits and rescue groups do not pay any fees to use the space, said Laurie, because the Andersons like to support “anything to bring people together and help people out. We’re looking to create an environment locally that can help.” Golden Mutt Jack has a special rela- tionship with Palomar, Oklahoma City’s family justice center. Palomar is the first such center to offer an animal advocacy program in partnership with the Oklaho- ma Humane Society, said Palomar CEO Hillary Burkholder. Golden Mutt Jack supports Palomar through donations of leashes and collars, and the partnership is expected to grow with events. “We are so excited about partnering with Golden Mutt Jack,” said Burkholder. Meeting the Andersons “immediately felt like a partnership and a dialogue about how we can really engage on a deeper level and in multiple ways.” For the Andersons, Golden Mutt Jack is looking to grow and dig “our heels into the community,” said Laurie. Crystal Anderson would like to see the word get out about Golden Mutt Jack so more people come to visit. “There’s nothing else like this,” she said. “There are plans to expand to other product-mak- ing classes, like wallets, and have other instructors come in to teach classes, such as pet-friendly yoga.” Laurie Anderson wants customers to make the connection. “We’re a hidden lit- tle secret, so we just want people to know that we’re here,” she said. “There are ways to spend money here, but if there’s some- thing you would like to do, call us.” To be in the know about all of Golden Mutt Jack’s events and products, be sure to follow them on social media. The large event space at Golden Mutt Jack hosts parties, animal rescue and adoption events, classes, and other activities.