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September/October 2018

You Found a Stray Dog. Now What?

Fall Reading List

Crunchy Apple Snacks Ollie the EMSA Dog

Spooktacular DIY Costumes Five Ways Dogs Make Us Healthier 1 • The Dog Dish Magazine

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September/October 2018 • 3

LETTER FROM THE

PUBLISHER:

Greetings, readers!

I’m so glad you picked up a copy of The Dog Dish. We are excited that cooler temperatures are on their way! Be sure to check out the fall reading list for some great, doggiethemed reads you and your human kiddos will enjoy. We’ve made it super easy to plan your pup’s Howloween costume this year! Head to Page 26 for some super easy and cute DIY costume ideas.

One of my favorite pieces of this issue is the Wag & Brag. We’ve done an extended edition Wag & Brag and let me tell you, it is cuteness overload.

We know that you all love following local pups on social media as much as we do, so be sure to take a look at Page 8 where readers shared their dog’s Instagram or Facebook pages! You definitely won’t want to miss the story of sweet Ollie, who’s in training to join the Oklahoma EMSA team, either. We also shared some really important information on what to do when you find a loose or stray dog.

I have some bittersweet news to share with you. This is the final issue of The Dog Dish Magazine. We have SO loved the opportunity to dish on all things dog in OKC the last few years and we thank you so much for following along. Dog Dish readers and their pups are truly the best in town and it’s been a joy to be part of the awesome dog community in Oklahoma City. Though we’ll certainly miss this chapter of our lives, we are excited to see what the next one holds.

We hope you will continue to support the wonderful local businesses who’ve made this publication possible; they are truly OKC’s finest. As always, we encourage you to choose adoption when it’s time to add a fur baby to your pack.

There are many sweet souls right here in the metro waiting for the loving home they deserve.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for the sweet words you’ve shared along the way about how much you’ve enjoyed the magazine. It’s been a joy to see you loving The Dog Dish as much as we do. We look forward to continuing to see you all and your fur babies around the metro!

See you later!

With much love, Katie Munda Publisher 4 • The Dog Dish Magazine

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UPCOMINGE V E N T S Looking for something fun to do in the Oklahoma City metro? Note: Not all of the events below are dog friendly. Events listed here are either dog friendly or support dogs or rescues. Keep current on local events at www.thedogdishok.com.

September

October

8th Annual Pawsitively Pampered

Dog Fest Walk-N-Roll Saturday, October 13, 12 PM – 3 PM

Sunday, September 9, 10 AM – 4 PM

Yukon National Bank, 1550 Garth Brooks Blvd, Yukon Vendors, food trucks, dog washing, and fun to benefit Pets and People Humane Society.

Dog Fest is a family-friendly, dog-friendly walk and festival benefiting Canine Companions for Independence. Find the Facebook event to register.

Howl at the Moon

Mutts and Meows Live and Silent Auction for Free to Live

Monday, September 10, 8 PM – 10 PM

Myriad Gardens Dog Park, 301 W Reno Ave, OKC Enjoy a DJ, corn hole, socializing, and beverages! Several rescues will be there with adoptable fur kids. Thanks, Midtown Vets, for sponsoring this fun evening.

Yappy Hour at Pub W Thursday, September 20, 5 PM – 8 PM

Friday, October 19, 6 PM – 10 PM

University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond An evening for food, drinks, live and silent auctions, and fun to benefit the over 300 animals at Free to Live Animal Sanctuary.

Tickets available at freetoliveok.org

9th Annual Ghost Runners 5k Dog Run

Pub W South OKC, 10740 S. May Ave, OKC

Sunday, October 28 at 12 PM - 4 PM

Dog friendly menu items for you pup to enjoy and 20% of the proceeds from the evening benefits Friends of the Shelter Foundation.

Food, vendors, activities, adoptable dogs, and lots of fun! Race starts at 2 PM and proceeds benefit Heartland Weimaraner Rescue.

Stars and Stripes Park, 3701 S Lake Hefner Drive, OKC

Make sure you’re following The Dog Dish Magazine on Facebook so stay up-to-date with all the dog friendly events around OKC!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 We Asked

Does your dog have his or her own

REGULAR FEATURES

social media page? Read on to hear the

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responses!

18 Wag & Brag

12 You Found a Stray Dog. Now

Publisher’s Letter

29 Local Resource Guide

What?

We talked to the experts about what to do when you find a lost or stray dog and what we can all do to help decrease the number of homeless dogs.

16 Ollie the EMSA Dog

Read about a Goldendoodle pup who’s training to be a comforting presence for Oklahoma City firefighters, police, and EMSA teams.

24 A Dog Lover’s Fall Reading List

As the weather gets cooler, we’ll be looking forward to snuggling up beside our pups and diving into a good book. We shared some books we know your dog loving heart will dig.

26 Spooktacular DIY Costumes

Six simple, DIY costume ideas that won’t break the bank. Your pooch is sure to be a hit at the Howloween pawty in one of these cute getups!

28 Five Ways Dog Make Us Healthier

It’s no surprise that being a dog mom or dad comes with heaps of benefits.

But did you know that research shows that dogs can have a real impact on our health?

30 Molly’s Munchies

Molly shared a crunchy, healthy, fall snack.

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About Our Cover Niley is a Golden Retriever from Edmond. She recently turned three and her mom says she’s a total threenager! She loves to play outside with her giant rope ball, but her favorite toy her is Kong Wubba. Niley enjoys going out and about with her family and meeting new friends. This gentle giant will sit on anyone that gets in the way of her sitting nearest her mom! To relax, Niley enjoys watching television. Her favorite show is Cesar Milan.

She faithfully carries out her daily chore of licking the spoon used to serve wet dog food, and her best pal is her brother, Enzo the Yorkie.

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We Asked…

Does your dog have his or her own social media page?

Read on to hear the responses!

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This is our big girl, Olive. She is an amazing Bernese Mountain Dog and she melts my heart every day! You can follow her on Instagram at @olivelemon_bmd. – Kari

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Eddie loves sharing all his adventures with his fur friends!

He’s on Instagram as @ eddiewhattheheck. – Sarah

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I share photos of Luna, s

King, Colt, and Faith are on Instagram as @ king_crazy2015.

– Stephanie

Tyson, Khaleesi, and Leo

on Instagram. Follow us at @woofpackfour. – Nacole

Banks would love to have you follow his Instagram journey which includes playing in the sprinkler and long naps! He is @banks_the_biewer. – Britney s

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Ozzi loves new friends! He is @ lifeofoz2018. – Becky

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Jackie O is on the VIP list at The Liszt, a voracious reader of OKC Friday, and loves to share her photos on social media. She is on Facebook as Jackie-O and Instagram as @jackieopup. – Leo

Albus and Ollie are both big fans of The Dog Dish Magazine! s Such an amazing dog loving community we have in Oklahoma! Follow them at @ albus.and.ollie. – Kalie

Yes, they do! They are not to be left out of anything!

So follow their adventures at @nash_doodles. – Kacy s

Marvin’s popularity on s

Instagram has started to go to his head! You can

find him at @marv.in.charge.

This is @Chloe_ And_Kylo on Instagram! Chloe is a Pyrenees Mix and Kylo is a Bernese Mountain Dog. – Amanda

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Hammy, Waffles, and Sushi have their own Instagram! They are @snackattackpups. – Brittany

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#cuteandheknowsit – Courtney

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This is Gretchen Wieners. She is a long haired mini weenie and her hair is so big because it’s full of secrets. Her Instagram is @_fetch_gretch_ because obviously she is so fetch. – Liz

Ghost has her own Instagram! s

Sandy is on Facebook as Sandy the Rescue Dog and on Instagram as @sandyresqdog! – Stephanie

It’s @_ghostghost_the_

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mastiffmix. – Bryanne

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Petey has his own Instagram.

He is @petey_theokieaussie

and he loves showing off his trips

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You can follow Koda on Instagram at @koda_bear_the_therapy_dog and on Facebook as Koda Bear the Therapy Dog! You can also follow his adventures with his fur siblings, Roadie and Faith, on Instagram as @wiggle_butt_adventures. – Brooke

to Oklahoma State Parks and lakes. – Nicole

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Izzi has an Instagram page for all her foster friends! Follow us at @foster_fam. – Sacha

You can friend Jasmine on Facebook as Kimiko Chins. – E Destiny

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Sammy is on Facebook as SammytheShorki and on Instagram as @sammytheshorki. – Erica

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You can follow Heart, Motley Crüe and Axl Rose on Instagram at

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Bentley & Newt enjoy pretending to be cow dogs.

They’re on Instagram as @benandnewt. – Tierra

We are Audree and Ava from @pintsizedbuffalo!

– Alysse s

@themermaidscrew3. – Kylie

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You Found a Stray Dog

Now What?

So often we receive messages from readers asking what they should do with a stray or loose dog they’ve found. We talked with Johnathan Gary from Oklahoma City Animal Welfare about the best plan of action if you find yourself in that situation.

Q: What should I do when I see a loose dog but I’m not able to catch it?

A: Call the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare dispatch line at 297-2255 and report the loose dog.

Q: What should I do if I catch a stray dog?

A: The absolute quickest option is to bring the dog to the shelter. We are open seven days a week (except major holiday’s) from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for stray drop offs. If you cannot bring the dog to us, secure the dog in a safe place, call our dispatch line and report that you have a confined stray. You will have to provide your address and should give as much detail about the animal as possible, especially if the animal is injured, as it will be a higher priority. You can call dispatch 24 hours a day. If it is not an emergency, the call will be given to us the next morning.

Q: A lot of people feel guilty taking an animal to a shelter. Will you explain 12 • The Dog Dish Magazine

a little bit about why it’s actually a good idea and gives them a chance to reconnect with their family if they had one?

A: One of the first places the majority of people will look for their lost pet is at the local animal shelter. Pet owners can search our database at www.okc. gov/animalwelfare and see if we have an animal in our shelter that appears to be theirs. You also can file a lost and found animal reports on the same site. If an animal that matches the description of the lost animal is found, the two will be connected via email.

Q: There are lots of social media pages now dedicated to reuniting lost fur kids with their families. Should I post there, too?

A: While posting hard copy fliers in the area and posting to Facebook, Nextdoor, Lost and Found pages is highly recommended, the very first option should be the local shelter. Many people do not

have social media accounts, and some do not even have access to the internet, so we always encourage people to utilize the shelter first and foremost, but go ahead and post on social media sites as well.

Q: What else do you want readers to know about the work our local shelters are doing?

A: The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter has come a long way in the last decade. Ten years ago, we had only a 25 percent live release rate. According to the City of Oklahoma City, the “Live Release Rate is the percentage of animals that come into the OKC Animal Shelter that are reunited with their owners, adopted directly or placed into a transfer partner’s adoption program.” Today, our live release rate is more than 80 percent, and that number increases every month. We are no longer the “pound”. We are truly an animal resource center, with a goal of placing every healthy adoptable animal into a loving home.

Why Can’t I Just Take Him to a Rescue?

Meike Parker, founder of The Underdogs Rescue, answered some frequently asked questions about the important role rescues play in aiding stray or lost dogs.

Q: So often, dog lovers are frustrated when they contact a rescue about a homeless dog they’ve found and are told they need to take the dog to the shelter. Why is that typically the protocol for rescues?

A: What most people don’t understand is that many rescues are foster-based. Which means we cannot take on a dog without a foster home in We also want people to understand that when you take a dog into your home, though we may not have the dog for our entire lives, their entire lives are lived with us, in our home coexisting with our families. For them to go from home to home, is traumatic. Please be certain when you adopt or purchase a dog, that you are completely ready and fully committed. Dogs are a lot of responsibility. They need and deserve constant love and attention, and to have their needs met. They deserve to be loved by the same family for their whole life. heartbreak on their faces and in their hearts when they are forced to leave the only home they’ve ever known is harder on them than you can imagine.

place. Otherwise, the dogs we pull go into boarding. We strive to have fosters in place because each dog, whether an owner surrender or a shelter dog deserves to live in a home environment. Without living in a home environment, we don’t know their little quirks, or things they like.

We don’t know who they are until we’ve experienced them in a home environment.

We do prefer to pull from shelters, simply because most dogs in the shelter have already reached their stray hold. After the stray hold is up, their days are numbered.

For that reason, dogs at the shelter are our first priority.

No reputable rescue will take a pet whose ownership isn’t sufficiently cleared to avoid conflict with the law and, equally important, to not stand in the way of the family who may be searching for that animal. This is why finders should take stray animals to the shelter; it gives their family a chance to find them.

Q: How do rescues choose the dogs they pull from shelters?

A: Choosing dogs we pull from shelters isn’t an exact science. Sometimes it’s just a look in their eyes. Other times it’s the backstory that comes along with them that pulls at our heart strings. There’s no real rhyme or reason; we let our hearts be our guide.

Q: What is the best thing dog lovers can do to help decrease the number of homeless pups out there?

A: Spaying and neutering your fur kids is the best thing a person can do.

Followed by keeping them up-to-date with vaccinations, microchipping, and commitment. There are a lot of low cost spay/ neuter clinics in the metro, and all over the state, for that matter.

Most of these clinics also offer low cost vaccinations and microchipping as well.

Spaying and neutering pets keeps the population down and the vaccinations will help control diseases that are spread so easily among dogs. Microchipping has been a total game changer for lost animals!

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words A nice, clear photo garners more positive attention than a blurry, unflattering one. If you’re taking a photo to share of a dog searching for her forever home, please take the time to get a good image.

One that is nice and clear and showcases the pup’s personality.

Think of it as making a first impression; you want to be sure you’re putting the dog’s best paw forward.

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Thank You, Dog Dish Readers!

Sweet Readers, It’s been a wonderful few years! We enjoy dishing on all things dog and all the goings on in OKC for you and your best fur friend. We would like to thank all our past and present advertising partners who made this publication possible. We want to thank our incredible team of contributing writers, our editors Jena Barber and Michelle VanSwearingen, and our graphic designer, Shane Kroutil for their contributions to making each issue a thing of beauty. Last but certainly not least, we thank YOU, our loyal readers. Thank you for loving The Dog Dish as much as we do. Your kind words along the way mean so much.

It has been our pleasure to get to know you and your pups.

The dog community in Oklahoma City is truly something special and it’s been a privilege to be a part of it.

The decision to make this our final issue was not as easy one, but we are excited to see what’s next for our team. This is not goodbye, just see you later! OKC is the place we call home and we look forward to continuing to see you and your poochies around the metro at our favorite dog-friendly shops, patios, and events. Thanks so much for a fantastically fun few years!

We’ll be seeing you!

The Dog Dish Magazine Team

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Ollie the EMSA Dog

Ollie and Preston photos provided by EMSA

Written by Katie Munda

Ollie, a 4-month-old goldendoodle, is an EMSA therapy dog in training. He will be serving EMSA team members in the Oklahoma City area by providing comfort and emotional support during challenging times. Preston W., Ollie’s handler and paramedic and field operations supervisor, shared that the idea for bringing Ollie on board was birthed from the PULSE nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida. Therapy dogs were brought into firehouses, police stations, and EMS departments across Orlando and were used to aid those dealing with PTSD or struggling with the emotional burdens that are so prevalent in their line of work. The OKC EMSA team knew 16 • The Dog Dish Magazine

they could benefit from the support and companionship of a therapy dog as well, and thus, the idea to add a furry pal to their pack was born.

Ollie will attend bi-weekly courses over the next year to complete his training.

One course is a group setting with other pups and the other is one-on-one sessions with a professional trainer and his handler.

FLUFFY MUSTACHES PET GROOMING

Currently Ollie is working on commands such as sit, stay and fetch. He has already mastered “leave it” and “no.” Way to go, Ollie! His trainer is working with him to encourage docile behaviors that will be vital to his role as a comforting presence.

Preston explained that, “After he is trained, Ollie will be attending debriefing situations after stressful calls, such as cardiac arrests and multi-patient scenes, to provide comfort and therapy to EMSA, police and Fire Department staff. Ollie will also be used around the Children’s hospitals and senior living centers. We will be looking for partnering opportunities with other service animals in the area.”

When Ollie is not visiting and loving his EMSA friends or attending staff meetings, he loves to play with his favorite Woobie toy and is “very sassy,” according to Preston! Ollie loves to hang out with his friends at work and greets them with a bark. He lives at home with Preston and

his family. Ollie has a fur sister, Layla, a schnauzer, and believes her tail is his own personal chew toy!

We know Ollie’s support and friendship is going to be such a blessing to the heroes who selflessly serve our community. We can’t wait to see you all grown up and changing the world, Ollie!

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Ace

Ally

Abigail Rose

Archer & Maverick

Bentley

Beatrice

Baker & Russell Axl Rose

Bailey Britti & Savannah

Audree & Ava Beowulf

Azula Brodie

Bella

Bear

Bruno 18 • The Dog Dish Magazine

Britti & Savannah

Bo Daniels

Cali

Callie

Buddy

Buddy

Buttercup & Bella

Chuck Henry Chance, Dexter, & Bentley Chewy

Chance

Chloe

Chloe

Cooper CoCo

Colt Cricket

Cooper

Delores & Eleanor Dandee

Dixie September/October 2018 • 19

Duke & Ruger Dolly

Douglas

Ellie & Oakley

Enzo Griffin

Fletcher Emi & Devon Rex

Eddie

Heart

Heidi

Ice

Gretchen Ghost Weiners

Hoss & Daisy

Kai

Jasmine Grace

Kash 20 • The Dog Dish Magazine

Holly Keller

Luna

Kona

Leo

Marti

LuLu

Lady GG

Monkey Jax & Paisley Millie

Morgan

Motley Crue

Nevaeh

Niley

Oliver Ori Kane

Mulder Neiko

Okie Olive

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Panda

Penny Jane

Priscilla

Penelope Puff Pookie & Rocky

Redbud

Raven

Ray Riley Rufus

Rolo Roadie, Koda & Faith

Roscoe

Roxy

Roscoe & Pixie 22 • The Dog Dish Magazine

Sadie May

Roxy, Winnie, Carson & Noelle

Sally Elizabeth

Smitty Sandy

Sammy

Shelby & King Sugar

Scary Jack & Selma Stinky

Sugar & Honey

Stitch & Lake

Sushi

Stella

Thor

Tyson

Tripp

Timmy

Ziva Winston Marie

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A Dog Lover’s Fall Reading List

As the weather gets cooler, we’ll be looking forward to snuggling up beside our pups and diving into a good book. Here are a few suggestions for all you dog loving book worms.

Because of Winn Dixie

By Kate DiCamillo Though it was written for upper elementary children, it’s a must read for kids and adults alike. This is the fictional story of a young girl and a stray dog that become the best of friends; Winn Dixie teaches Opal to open her heart to friendship and forgiveness. Our canine companions always have valuable lessons to teach us, wouldn’t you say? This quick, easy read was made into a movie several years ago, but the book is always best!

Sophie: The Incredible True Story of the Castaway Dog

By Emma Pearse The true story of a dog lost at sea after falling overboard during a family boating excursion. Sophie swam six miles (in shark infested waters, no less!) to shore on a remote island where 24 • The Dog Dish Magazine

she fended for herself for five months before being reunited with her family.

We loved this amazing story about the determination of Sophie and her family to see one another again and we think you will, too.

Mountaintop School for Dogs and Other Second Chances: A Novel

By Ellen Cooney We’re still in the process of reading this one, but we are enjoying it so far and think you will, too! This was the GoodRead’s description that drew us in…

“This is the story of two women and a whole pack of dogs who, having lost their way in the world, find a place at a training school—and radical rescue center—called the Sanctuary. It is a story of strays and rescues, kidnappings and homecomings, moving on and holding on and letting go. And it is, ultimately, a moving and hilarious chronicle of the ways in which humans and canines help each other find new lives, new selves, and new hope.”

The Lost Dogs: Michael Vick’s Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption

By Jim Gorant It’s no secret that we’re outspoken advocates for these grossly misrepresented fur kids.

This particular case was so significant for pit bull type dogs because it, for the first time, challenged the belief that any dog coming out of a violent situation should be euthanized. For the first time, each dog was evaluated as an individual, as opposed to a breed. Fifty-one dogs were rescued that day and 48 of them went on to get the second chance they deserved. Some serve as therapy dogs, others enjoy kissing babies, are best friends to their human companions, and are simply dogs- the same as any other beloved family dog.

They are aging now and beginning to cross the Rainbow Bridge, but their stories of redemption and resilience are worth telling and will no doubt open your mind and heart to a new outlook on what you thought you know about pit bulls.

For Young Readers and Listeners Charlie the Ranch Dog

By Ree Drummond This series, penned by Oklahoma’s own, Ree Drummond, is seriously cute! The stories are narrated

by Charlie, a floppy eared, slow moving, bacon loving basset hound, who lives and (pretends) to work on his family’s ranch.

He spends quite a bit more time eating and lounging than he does fixing fences or tending to the cattle! Your young reader will love these sweet, funny stories and the illustrations are just adorable.

Skippyjon Jones

By Judy Schachner Skippyjon is a Siamese cat that thinks he’s a chihuahua.

He is as ornery as the day is long. He’s been on many an adventure and sometimes, barely escaped with his life. At least that’s what his very active imagination will have you believing!

This series is super fun; your two-legged kids will laugh at the predicaments in which El Skippito and Los Chimichangos, his gang of furry pals, find themselves.

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Good Dog, Carl

By Alexandra Day This series is a bit unconventionalthere are no words aside from the first and last page!

The pictures are lovely, though, and depict a beautiful bond between Carl the rottweiler and his wee human sibling.

After all, words tend fail to describe the love between a dog and his human; it’s something we feel and these books do a wonderful job of letting the reader feel the closeness between Carl and his best friend.

The lack of words is one of the things we love most about this series, actually. It gives young children the ability to narrate the story themselves based on what they see happening in the illustrations. You will love sharing these sweet, tender books with your children!

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Spooktacular DIY Costumes for Fido

Six simple, DIY costume ideas

Football

that won’t break the bank.

For the sports loving pup, this costume is a home run! Oh, wait, we mean touch down.

What You Need: • plain brown t-shirt that comfortably fits your dog • white felt • hot glue or super glue To Assemble: 1. Cut the sleeves off the t-shirt and make sure it’s comfortable for your dog. Make a small slit in the underarm area if your pup needs a bit more room. You could leave the sleeves if you’d like, too! Just be certain your pup’s movement isn’t restricted by them.

2. Cut a long strip of white felt and a few shorter strips.

3. Glue onto the shirt and let dry fully.

(Be careful with hot glue or super glue around your doggo!)

Your pooch is sure to be a hit at the Howloween pawty in one of these cute getups!

TY Beanie Baby

thedogist.com

Super cute and super simple! You can have this costume ready to go in minutes. It’s perfect for dogs of all sizes.

What You Need: • white poster board • large red Sharpie • black Sharpie • red ribbon

To Assemble: 1. Cut the poster board into a heart shape 2. Trace the TY logo with pencil.

3. Color the background in with the red marker.

4. Write your dog’s name and bio on the back.

5. Cut a hole in the top left corner of the heart and attach to your dog’s collar with the red ribbon.

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Where’s Waldo?

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If your dog doesn’t mind wearing things on her face and head, this one may be just right. She’ll be the talk of the pawty!

What You Need: • red and white stripped scarf • red toboggin (A thrift store would be a great place to look for the hat and scarf!)

• black pipe cleaners • safety pins

Assemble: Shape the pipe cleaners into glasses to fit your dog.

Wrap the scarf comfortably around his neck and attach together with a safety pin.

Top him off with the hat and he’s really for the Halloween pawty!

S’more Sweetie

Hostess Pupcake

Everybody’s favorite campfire dessert! This one works for furry guys We already know your fur kid is sweet! or gals alike.

This fun ensemble is the icing on the What You Need: cake.

• plain white t-shirt that What You Need: comfortably fits your dog • plain brown t-shirt • brown felt • white fabric paint • cardboard To Assemble: • hot glue or super glue 1. Cut the sleeves off the t-shirt and make sewdoggystyle.com To Assemble: sure it’s comfortable for your dog.

1. Cut the sleeves off the t-shirt Make a small slit in the underarm area if your pup needs a bit and make sure it’s comfortable more room. You could leave the sleeves if you’d like, too! Just be for your dog.

Make a small certain your pup’s movement isn’t restricted by them.

StudioDIY slit in the underarm area if 2. Use the fabric paint to apply the white “icing” loops to the top. your pup needs a bit more room. You could leave the sleeves if you’d like, too! Just be certain your pup’s movement isn’t restricted 15220 N. Western, by them.

Suite E-2 2. Cut the brown felt to look like melted Edmond, OK chocolate.

405-348-6888 3. Cut a square piece of cardboard to represent the graham cracker, according to your dog’s All Natural Dog and Cat Food size.

4. Glue “chocolate” onto the shirt and the All Natural Treats “graham cracker” onto the “chocolate” and Organic Spa Products let dry fully. (Be careful with hot glue or Bedding super glue around your doggo!)

Toys, Leashes, Collars, Bowls 5. You could use a brown marker to add the indentions that most graham crackers have, Self-Serve Dog Wash if you’d like!

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Candy Crush Player

Colorful, quick, and so cute; this one is a cinch.

What You Need: • plain black t-shirt that comfortably fits your dog • colorful pompom balls • hot glue or super glue To Assemble: 1. Cut the sleeves off the t-shirt and make sure it’s comfortable for your dog. You could make a small slit in the underarm area if your pup needs a bit more room.

You could leave the sleeves if you’d like, too! Just be certain your pup’s movement isn’t restricted by them.

2. Glue pom poms all over the shirt. All done!

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Five Ways Our Dogs Make Us Healthier

It’s no surprise that being a dog mom or dad comes with heaps of benefits. Our pups enrich our lives in so many ways! But did you know that research shows that dogs can have a real impact on our health? Here are just a few ways our fur kids keep us healthy.

Dog Parents Have a Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Studies show that dog parents have lower blood-pressure, lower cholesterol, and lower triglyceride levels than their non-dog parenting counterparts. All that puppy love is doing our hearts good!

Furry Friends Are a Mood Booster and Stress Reliever Research from the University of Missouri-Columbia revealed that even just a few minutes of petting our fur kid sparks a release of a number of different “feel good” hormones like serotonin and oxytocin. Dogs also have a calming effect that makes us better equipped to handle stress.

Pooch Parents are More Active Our dogs love adventure. All those games of fetch, tug-of-war, trips to the park, jogging together, and attending dog-friendly events in OKC have dog parents on the go a lot!

Dog Moms and Dads are More Social We all love showing off our poochies. Dogs give us a great reason to get out and socialize with other pup parents and their fur kids! We are lucky to have so many great dog-friendly patios, dog parks, and events that welcome our canine companions in our area. These are great places for you and your dog to meet some new pals.

Laughter (At Your Dog’s Hilarious Antics) is the Best Medicine Our pups are great entertainers. We’re always laughing at their irresistible headtilts, their funny ears, their silly habits, and their absolute adorableness! When we laugh, we’re breathing faster which sends more oxygen through our body. What better cure for a case of the blues than love and laughs with our best friend?

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LOCAL RESOURCE GUIDE Your guide to the best dog groomers, veterinarians, doggie daycares, boarding facilities, and more in the Oklahoma City metro area.

Dog Sitting/Dog Walking Deep Deuce Dog Walker 405-757-9497 www.thedeepdeucedogwalker.com

Savvy Pet Sitter 405-219-0011 www.savvypetsitter.com

Welcome Home Pet Care 405-657-8085 www.welcomehomepetcare.com

Veterinarians Midtown Vets Oklahoma City 405-606-4477 www.midtownvets.com

Neel Veterinary Hospital Oklahoma City 405-947-8387 www.neelvet.com

Woodlake Animal Hospital Oklahoma City 405-721-6604 www.facebook.com/ woodlakeanimalhospital

Professional Trainers Full Circle Obedience Oklahoma City 405-721-7829 www.fullcircleobedience.com

Barkley University Oklahoma City 405-652-9843 www.barkleyuniversityokc.com

ROC Animal Training & Behavior

Courtni Daily, Mortgage Loan Originator

405-201-3806 www.rocanimaltraining.com

405-239-0915 www.facebook.com/ LoanOfficerCourtni

Retail All Fur Paws Edmond 405-348-6888 www.allfurpawsok.com

BONE Dog Boutique & Self-Service Dog Wash Oklahoma City 405-600-3460 www.facebook.com/Boneokc

Three Dog Bakery Edmond 405-697-2868 www.facebook.com/ ThreeDogBakeryOK

Specialty Services OKC Pet Waste 405-822-3772 www.okcpetwaste.com www.facebook.com/okcpetwaste

Precious Pets Cemetery

DentalWorks by Edwina V Johnson Oklahoma City 405-557-1245 www.evjdentalworks.com

Nancy V Lynn, Realtor with Metro Brokers of Oklahoma 405-831-6964 www.facebook.com/nancyvlynn

Earthborn Holistic Foods (Made in Oklahoma) www.earthbornholisticpetfood.com

Grooming Fluffy Mustaches Pet Grooming Mustang 405-885-3660

Pawsh Edmond 405-696-9420

Spencer 405-771-5510 www.preciouspetscemetery.com

Woof Works Pet Concierge 405-300-0411 www.petconciergeok.wordpress.com

Friends of Fido Bajaj Plastic Surgery Oklahoma City 405-810-8448 www.bajajplasticsurgery.com

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Crunchy Apple Snacks Hello, fur friends! It’s me, Molly! As you well know, I’m a serious foodie. I love any and all things edible. But apples are the way to my heart. I can’t get enough of them! Mom thought since apples are fall-ish, we would share a really healthy and simple apple snack with you all. Mom loves that they’re full of healthy stuff for me like vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!

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• 2 medium apples • Slicer or mandolin, if you have one. If you don’t, a knife will work just fine.

Pre-heat oven to 175.

Wash apples thoroughly.

Slice apples super thin. Leave the skin on- it’s full of nutrients!

Lay in a single layer on a cookie cooling rack. Place in the oven and let them dry out for about 2-4 hours or until completely dry and crunchy.

Time required will vary depending on how thick your apples slices are.

Cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. * If they aren’t fully dried out, they’ll soften back up and spoil in an airtight container.

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