TulsaPets Magazine May 2022

May/June 2022 • TulsaPets 41 Day & Nite Rugs Molly and Louise, who work at Day & Nite Rugs, are both 11-year-old Hungarian Pulis. “Although they are professional sheepherd- ers, they have acquired new skills here,” says Darren George, owner of Day & Nite. “They alert us when customers are at the door, and they are the official quality-con- trol sniffers for each and every rug.” Day & Nite Rugs, which occupies an eye-catching pink building at 1012 South Elgin Avenue, has been Tulsa’s premier cleaner for Oriental and area rugs since 1976. The family-run company specializes in sales, cleaning, and repair of various kinds of rugs. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday. You can find out more by calling (918) 382-7847 or going to https://tulsarugcleaning.com. And you can be sure any rugs that come from Day & NIte have passed canine qual- ity control. Empire Optical When you walk through the door at Empire Optical, you will see three doggy employees — Ruth, Elton, and KC. “Ruth has been working at Empire for almost four years, Elton for two years, and KC for one,” says Evan Hargrove, owner of Empire Optical. “They all enjoy playing fetch and get superexcited when customers bring their dogs in to play. They are all rescues and have been doing great here. All of them are very calm dogs and regular stars on our social media.” Each dog has a specific role at Empire, Hargrove explains. “Ruth (six years old) is our security dog and will regularly walk around the store to make sure we’re all doing our jobs and to be petted. She is also our part-time glasses model. Elton (four years old) is still in training. He is scared of everything and usually naps in the of- fice. KC (six years old) just graduated from obedience class, and we’re trying to train her to show people back to the lab when they come in for an adjustment or repair.” Empire Optical, at 3220 East 21st Street, Suite 100, provides prescription glasses with designer frames, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday. To get in touch with Empire Optical, call (918) 744-8005 or go to https://www.empireoptical.com . And be sure to enlist the expert aid of Ruth, Elton, and KC. Ziegler Art & Frame Charlie is a well-known worker at Ziegler Art & Frame. Trent Morrow, owner of Ziegler, says 10-year-old Charlie, a Sharpei-Corgi mix, is very popular with customers in the shop and people who visit the neighborhood. “She provides a welcoming presence when customers come into the store. She brings smiles, is friendly and calm, and doesn’t bark,” Morrow says. Ziegler Art & Frame, a third-generation business at 6 North Lewis in Whittier Square, has a large collection of artwork, photographs, prints, and art supplies as well as framing services. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday. Call (918) 584- 2217 or go to http://www.zieglerart.com. And when you visit the store, be sure to allow extra time for Charlie. Charlie is on the lookout for customers at Ziegler Art & Frame. Photo courtesy of Ziegler Art & Frame. PETS WITH JOBS Tulsa Dogs Work in Retail W e all know how much fun and companionship animals bring into our lives. But have you ever thought about how many of them also go to jobs with their owners and serve as faithful workers for years? Working pets are on the job all over Tulsa. Here is your chance to meet a few of them. Molly and Louise are comfortable with their jobs at Day & Nite Rugs. Photo courtesy of Day & Nite Rugs. Ruth (left), KC, and Elton see a bright future in their careers at Empire Optical. Photo courtesy of Empire Optical. CAREERS CANINE