TulsaPets Magazine May 2022

6 TulsaPets • May/June 2022 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS FEATURES MAY/JUNE 2022 11 Raccoons Masked marauders are skillful survivors 14 Focus on Felines Paw prints on the heart: Florence Nightingale pioneered compassionate care 17 Fourth of July and Pets Not a good combination! 21 Sustainable Change Pat Becker’s animal advocacy aids Heifer International 26 Working on the Unchain Gang Improving quality of life for Oklahoma’s chained dogs 30 What’s New at the Tulsa SPCA? Arend Clinic offers low-cost care 33 Double Delight Bagelarium & STG Gelateria serves tasty treats 34 Pets and Their People Welcome to Charlie’s world: Ziegler shop dog brightens arts area 37 Garden Party Feline duo adds enjoyment to Tulsa Botanic Garden 41 Pets with Jobs Canine careers: Tulsa dogs work in retail 42 Training Tips Planning ahead: Practice canine behaviors for future situations 45 Directory Products, services, and friends of pets 11 30 26 33 37 DEPARTMENTS Kim Doner Mary Green Karen Holman Jennie Lloyd Rowena Mills Julie Watson Lauren Cavagnolo Anna Holton-Dean Nancy Gallimore