TulsaPets Magazine May 2021

6 TulsaPets • May/June 2021 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS FEATURES MAY/JUNE 2021 8 Cutest Pets 2021 See the winners of the annual Studio D Photography contest 9 Cover Feature Violet Lamson 10 Cats & Autism Felines help individuals on the spectrum lead happier lives 12 Kay Backues, Tulsa Zoo Vet The lead vet gives a peek behind the scenes 17 Tulsa SPCA’s Preventative Care Clinic A low-cost resource helping to keep pets healthy 20 Boarding Spotlight Bring Your Own Dog 22 Welcome, New Advertisers Bluemoon Gliders and Polo Grill 26 Stewie’s Story A special Dalmatian who won’t be forgotten 30 Foxes What they really say and other facts 32 Kirkpatrick Honor for Animal Wellbeing Two Tulsa animal advocates receive the 2021 award 34 When It’s Time to Say Goodbye Options for you and your pet from Dillon Family Services 36 Pet-Friendly Patio Review George’s Pub in Jenks 38 Pet-Friendly Patio Review R Bar & Grill in Brookside 40 Training Tips Respect the growl! 42 Pets About Town 45 Directory Products, services and friends of pets 8 20 12 26 DEPARTMENTS Kim Doner Mary Green Bill Snyder Anna Holton- Dean Deniese Dillon Emma Davis Lauren Cavagnolo Nancy Gallimore