TulsaPets Magazine July 2022

40 TulsaPets • July / August 2022 WELCOME, NEW ADVERTISERS Brookside Animal Hospital B rookside Animal Hospital pro- motes kindness to all creatures and to one another. Through client education and preventive care, the hospital is invested in your pet’s health and well-being. The office, at 4651 South Peoria Avenue, is conveniently located just north of Interstate 44. It is an ideal choice for pet owners in Tulsa, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Glenpool, Berryhill, and Jenks. Brookside Animal Hospital has been a trusted establishment for veterinary care since 1984. After practicing in the Tulsa area for 14 years, Stacey Smith, DVM, purchased the business in April 2020. She is dedicated to continuing reliable, premium health care at an affordable cost. The hospital provides comprehensive veterinary services for companion animals, mainly dogs, cats, and some small exotics, Smith explains. Services include but are not limited to den- tal care, in-clinic diagnostics, digital radiography, heartworm testing, surgery, allergy testing and management, nutritional and diet-food counseling, pain management, wellness visits, preven- tive medicine, on-site pharmacy, behavioral consultations, and treatment for anxiety. The hospital offers monthly specials such as dental month in February, Smith says. Same-day appointments and virtual appointments are available. Smith and her team of compassionate staff members emphasize building relationships, learning the specific needs of clients, and patient education. The hospital has been especially vigilant during the COVID-19 crisis. Smith says, “Our clinic is back open to the public, but we keep the front door locked to prevent multiple groups of people in our lobby at once.” Brookside Animal Hospital is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (but closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday through Friday. It is closed weekends and holidays. Contact the hospital at (918) 747- 8561 or brooksideanimal1@outlook.com. Dogtopia of South Tulsa Y our dog’s new favorite hangout, Dogtopia of South Tulsa, will open in late July or early August at 8170 S. Lewis Avenue. Dogto- pia is the leading destination for dog daycare, boarding, and spa services. The state-of-the-art play facility provides a safe place for socialization with canine friends of similar tem- perament, size, and play style. All dogs must be fully vaccinated and pass the Dogtopia evaluation. Supervised play time means a more relaxed dog at home and extended health and longevity. Pet parents can view their pets at play via webcams. The loving, capable Dogtopia team is certified by two nation- ally recognized associations in canine behavior. Regular social- ization, exercise, and education will help to ensure a well-behaved pup at home and in public. Lifelong dog lover Daryl Bray dreamed of opening a dog-fo- cused business. He wanted an organization with like-minded values, and he found the perfect match in the Dogtopia franchise. “A huge part of what sealed the deal for me is the Dogtopia Foundation,” Bray says. “The foundation is the nonprofit partner for Dogtopia, whose mission is to enable dogs to positively change our world. The Dogtopia Foundation funds programs focused on service dogs for veterans, youth literacy programs, and employ- ment initiatives for adults with autism.… I’m thrilled to be the local owner of Dogtopia of South Tulsa, and I look forward to caring for Tulsa’s dogs as if they were my own.” Pet parents tentatively can tour the new Dogtopia location in late July or early August. Dog evaluations will begin the last two weeks of July, with a soft opening scheduled for August 1. Dogtopia offers a Founder’s Discount to the first 35 clients — six weeks of unlimited day care for $59 per week. To reserve your spot or for more information, visit https:// www.dogtopia.com/tulsa-south/, cal l (918) 891-3110, or e-mail southtulsa@dogtopia.com. Follow on Facebook and Instagram for updates. Pet Portraits by Hilary P et Portraits by Hilary all began about three years ago when Hilary Clark was visiting an artist friend in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and she held a paintbrush for the first time other than painting a room. “She is an artist, and when I admired her work, I made the passing comment that I wished I could paint, but there’s no way I had the ability,” Clark said. “She asked if I’d like to try, and during that visit, I discovered that, ‘Gee! I might be able to do this!’ I started by trying to copy what we found online, one of which was a dog. They were pretty basic, but I caught the bug. When I knew this was a gift that came out of nowhere and I was serious about it, I invested in a professional easel.” So far, Clark has completed 29 pet portraits by commission or for charitable fund-raising. Most portraits have been of single pets, but Clark has also painted multiple pets in a portrait. Pricing is determined by the size of the canvas, number of subjects, and complexity of the painting. Every portrait that Clark creates is unique.  “I’ve had several favorites I’ve found it hard to part with, but when I present the painting and the recipi- ent cries, that makes me so happy! I know I’ve created a wonderful memory of a beloved pet that they will always cherish. For me, to capture the pet’s eyes with that expres- sion which the owners love is the key. Everything else is important too, but as they say, the eyes are the windows to the soul.” To commission your own pet portrait, please contact Clark on Instagram @she_whopaintsdogs.