TulsaPets Magazine January 2023

6 TulsaPets • January / February 2023 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS FEATURES January / February 2023 8 Focus on Felines A whole human being: Abraham Lincoln’s kittens were the original First Felines 10 Training Tip Clear communication: What to do and not do when training your canine 13 Pets and Their People Studio assistants: Norwich Terriers are P. S. Gordon’s good companions 16 Doggie Bucket List Seven fun ideas for you and your canine companion 18 Drowning under a Twister The human-animal bond saved me once again 22 Finding the Way Home TagOK helps reunite people and pets 26 One Little Ripple The story of an old dog and a new artist 30 Not So Darling? Starlings mix obnoxious and redeeming traits 32 Helpless Hounds Turned Hopeful A local rescue takes a fast-paced journey 38 Great Needs, Greater Impact Tulsa SPCA’s mission is to improve the lives of animals and people 42 Pets About Town 45 Directory Products, services, and friends of pets 13 22 18 16 30 38 32 Nancy Gallimore Kim Doner Mary Green Karen Holman Rowena Mills Julie Watson Anna Holton-Dean Jennie Lloyd Kelsey Warren-Bryant