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Show dogs to rescues THIS FEBRUARY, TULSAN JULIE MUELLER AND HER PRIZE SALUKI, STEWART, TRAVELED TO NEW YORK CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW EARNING A BIG WIN AS BEST OF BREED. How exciting to know that one of our very own Tulsans has earned top honors at the most lauded dog show in the country. The Westminster Dog Show was created 144 years ago by a group of sporting gen-

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tlemen who met regularly in the bar of a Manhattan hotel to trade stories about their shooting accomplishments and the talents of their dogs. Today the dog show evaluates 205 breeds, and holds agility and obedience championships. I learned the club also gives millions in charitable donations supporting breed rescue organizations and companion animal disaster relief. As the mom of two rescued Cavalier King Charles spaniels, I am passionate about matching animals with loving owners. The Westminster Gives Back Award assists with rescue expenses, vet care, feeding and grooming. Just this year, club recipients include American Belgian Malinois Club/American Belgian Malinois Rescue Trust, American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Trust and Italian Greyhound Club of America.

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raphy and coding. We also share news about eye exams from a group of local doctors who provide optical and dental check-ups for kids on the same day. Tulsans, we wish you a happy August. Hang in there, sweetly boop your dog on the nose twice and get those children ready to kill it this year at school – whether that be in person or online. Sincerely, Louann Buhlinger, Editor lbuhlinger@outlook.com

ON THE COVER GCHG Aurora's Rhythm of My Heart, also known as “Stewart.” In 2020, Stewart won Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show’s Best of Breed.

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FEATURES 10 Seeing clearly Vision checkups for better student learning

14 Master of the ring World class winning Saluki triumphs at Westminster Dog Show

26 A passion for animals How a magazine publisher has made a difference in the lives of rescue pets

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Master of the ring WORLD CLASS WINNING SALUKI TRIUMPHS AT WESTMINSTER DOG SHOW

Stewart currently holds 18 All Breed Best in Show wins and is a Certified Therapy Dog.

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First Place at the Sighthound Spectacular presented by the Santa Barbara Kennel Club.

THE ANTICIPATION HAS BEEN BUILDING FOR

Mueller and Blake embraced the breed and developed a

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breeding program based on the AKC breed standard and

is nothing less than electric. The stands are filled with

their own high standards of quality for an ideal Saluki.

thousands of cheering fans with all eyes on you and your

Born in 2015, GCHG Aurora’s Rhythm of My Heart aka

dog. Yes, this is the Westminster Dog Show and it is every-

Stewart (named after singer Rod Stewart) came from a

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long line of champions owned and some bred by Mueller

Julie Mueller knows what it is like to be in front of a crowd.

and Blake. Stewart was a champion right from the start.

As a dog breeder and owner, she has dedicated her life to

He attended his first American Kennel Club (AKC) all-

showing and caring for dogs. Her love for dogs began as a

breed competition at 11 months old.

child when her mother would take her to dog shows. They began breeding and showing poodles as a hobby. “It’s all I ever wanted to do,” says Mueller. Mueller and her mother showed top winning poodles for years. But a gift from Mueller’s partner and fellow dog fancier Eugene Blake changed everything. In 1979, Mueller was

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involved in a near fatal car accident with a long and painful recovery. Blake gave her a golden-colored Saluki named Karim to cheer her up and help with her rehabilitation. Karim ultimately became an icon in the breed defeating more than 90,000 dogs during his competitive career.

Mueller says, “When people take puppies to their first show, their expectations are typically to have a good time and hope that things go smoothly. Essentially, it’s a practice run.”

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Receiving Best of Breed at the 2020 Westminster Dog Show in February.

Blake and Mueller accepting the 2018 award for Best Handler Owner at the Westminster Dog Show.

But on his first day, Stewart won Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a Major. The next day, he won Best of Breed over six champions, including the number one Saluki in the country at the time, and third place in the Hound Group. Blake, a highly respected AKC Judge himself with 26 years’ experience, including Westminster and AKC National Championship shows, says it was incredible. He says, “The judge was Bill Shelton, who is one of the most well-regarded judges in our sport. Having him as a judge is a cherished memory we will never forget. Julie was so happy she wore her group ribbon that was pinned to her jacket all the way home from St. Louis!” Within a month, Stewart received his championship. At Owner handler Julie Mueller with Stewart at the 2020 Westminster Dog Show.

only 14 months old, on the first weekend he was a champion, he won a Reserved Best in Show and a Best in Show. Stewart has been competing non-stop and has garnered a top winning record every year. Earlier this year, he attended the Westminster Kennel Club competition in New York City. CONTINUED >

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Julie Mueller and Stewart.

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Westminster is the second longest running sporting event in the United States. People come from all over the world to see the dogs. It is a two-day “benched” dog show where dogs are required to stay at their bench all day so the public can view the competitors. Security is extremely high and is nationally televised which adds to the pressure. Stewart won Best of Breed at Westminster and is currently the number one Saluki and number four Hound in America. He also competed and won Best of Breed at the AKC National Championship dog show last December. He currently holds 18 All Breed Best in Show wins and is a Certified Therapy Dog. Mueller and Blake love competing and going to dog shows. Their Salukis are impressive show dogs but more importantly, they are pets and beloved members of the family. They say, “And they are all spoiled rotten!”

A b ou t Aurora Ke nne l Mueller’s first love has always been to be around dogs whether it is taking care of them, working with them, or simply spending time with them. She opened Aurora Kennel in 1990 offering all breed grooming and boarding services. The store offers holistic food and natural grooming products. Mueller says, “It’s easy to love dogs. But it takes a day-in and day-out commitment to care for them, just like a child. Aurora Kennel is open seven days a week. We pride ourselves on professionalism and taking care of your pets as if they are our own.”

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

support local! ARTICLE KATHY SLEMP

ANIMAL RESCUES TO THE RESCUE

THERE ARE NUMEROUS ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE TULSA AREA THAT ARE MOSTLY VOLUNTEER

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AND

DEPEND ON HELP FROM THE COMMUNITY FOR FOSTERS AND MONIES TO HELP CARE FOR THE ANIMALS. We’ve highlighted some of the rescues and asked for information on a special pup in their rescue that is looking for a loving forever home. You can also view additional pets on their websites.

ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION OF TULSA

Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) of Tulsa has been dedicated to saving homeless and unwanted pets in Tulsa and surrounding areas for over 20 years. ARF is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that is primarily foster-based. They have saved over 480 lives so far this year. Who needs a loving home?

MEADOW Meadow is a precious, 11.2 lb., chocolate tricolor girl. Her estimated date of birth is January, 2013. This little girl was discarded after being a breeder dog. They had pulled all her canines and she has scarring on one eye. She’s a little shy but very sweet and so

Meadow is looking for her forever, loving family and can be adopted from Animal Rescue Foundation of Tulsa.

deserving of a forever, calm and loving home to spoil her rotten. Website: ARFTulsa.org Facebook: facebook.com/arftulsa Contact info: Email arfhouse@arftulsa.org

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CARE RESCUE OK

CARE Rescue, also known as Compassionate Animal Rescue Efforts, is a (501(C)(3) non-profit organization determined to give dogs a voice when no one is advocating for their well-being. Placing importance on dogs in risk of euthanasia, living in horrific situations and/or facing abuse, CARE Rescue is resolute in providing for dogs looking for a loving home. Who needs a loving home?

MORK Mork was named from the TV show Mork and Mindy. He came to the rescue with Mindy who has already been adopted. Mork is only four months old and already crate and house trained. He loves to snuggle and his under-bite is just adorable. Website: CareRescueOK.org Facebook: Facebook.com/carerescueok Contact info: Email rescue@carerescueok.org

Baby Mork is looking for a family he can play and grow up with and can be adopted from CARE Rescue OK.

LAKES AREA PET SOCIETY

Lakes Area Pet Society is a small, two-person, foster based and donation run rescue in the Tulsa and Grand Lake Area run by Ludie Erickson and Lisa Varshay. The main goal is to help dogs in need until their prefect forever home is found. Lisa also coordinates and drives transport (dogs and cats needing homes) to Wisconsin and has helped more than 400 Oklahoma dogs this year. Who needs a loving home?

CARMINE Meet Carmine - The Big Ragoo. Carmine was sitting in Tulsa Animal Welfare for five days with unknown health issues before he was pulled by rescue. He had a broken pelvis, was heart worm positive, and had a severe respiratory infection all of which he has been treated for. He is a two year old, 48 pound shorty, full of personality and love. He enjoys snuggles and belly rubs and is looking for his forever family.

Adorable Carmine loves belly rubs and snuggles and is looking for his forever family.

Petfinder: petfinder.com/member/us/ok/disney/ lakes-area-pet-society-ok437 Facebook: facebook.com/lakesareapetshelter Contact info: 918.261.1502 or email lapsrescueok@gmail.com CONTINUED >

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LOCALâ€™S CHOICE (CONTINUED)

OKLAHOMA GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE

Oklahoma German Shepherd Rescue (OKGSR) is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization based in Tulsa committed to rescuing German Shepherd Dogs (GSD) and placing them in qualified loving homes. OKGSR is a foster-based rescue that also aims to help connect GSD owners with resources and offer information on training and caring for GSDs. Who needs a loving home?

BAILYÂ Bailey was rescued after living life tied to a lawnmower. She had severe back leg weakness, but after rehabilitation, she no longer needs her wheelchair! This eight-year-old sweetheart is ready for a special forever home. Website: OklahomaGSR.org

BEFORE: Baily used to use a wheelchair but with rehabilitation, she now longer needs one!

AFTER: Baily has been through a lot and is looking for a loving family and is available to adopt from the Oklahoma German Shepherd Rescue.

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Facebook: facebook.com/OKGSR Contact info: 918.928.9944 or email oklahomagsr@gmail.com

Lotta is a pretty girl that is looking for her family and can be adopted from Rescued ‘n Ready Animal Foundation.

RESCUED ‘N READY ANIMAL FOUNDATION

Rescued ‘n Ready Animal Foundation (RnRAF) is a foster based animal rescue who rescues abandoned and adoptable dogs and cats in the greater Tulsa area. Once fully vetted by a veterinarian, RnRAF strives to place healthy pets in the best suited, forever home to ensure a successful adoption to enrich their lives and the lives of pet owners. RnRAF educates potential adopters and the general public on the importance of adequate pet care and the positive effect of pet sterilization. RnRAF sent us two pups because they couldn’t decide and neither could we so we are showing you both! Who needs a loving home?

LOTTA Lotta is a calm, loving, friendly and affectionate female Staffordshire Terrier mix/couch potato of six years old and 57 lbs. She is great with adults and kids, but will do best as an only dog in the home. She is easy going, great on leash, completely house trained and doesn’t need to be crated. She is a star snuggler. Who needs a loving home?

BENJI Benji is a male senior designer dog mix of 11 years old and 14 lbs, who is ready to find a place to enjoy his golden years. This goofy, cartoon-like dog has lots of personality. He is great with adults and kids ages eight and above. He is house trained if let out every three hours or so, and is crate trained. He is great with other dogs his size or bigger. His favorite thing to do is be with his people, walks, napping and just hanging out. He loves to be outside, patrolling the back yard and running around. Website: RescuedNReady.com Petfinder: RnR.petfinder.com Facebook: Facebook.com/rescuednready Contact info: Amy Hoagland, 918.688.0755 or email amyh@rescuednready.com

Handsome Benji is looking for a loving home where he can enjoy his golden years and is available to adopt from Rescued ‘n Ready Animal Foundation.

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from work who quickly became the children’s nanny and the security

I saved over 100 animals and the shelter went to a 90+ percent

guard for the home. Slemp went on to bring more dogs home that were

save rate.” She said many people don’t realize that most shelters

either abandoned, at the shelter or with rescue. At any given time in

euthanize animals for various reasons and rescues are a group

the past 30 years, Slemp has had three to five dogs living with her.

of volunteers who help save animals from the shelters and other

“My animals keep me grounded. They listen with cocked heads as if they understand me,” Slemp said. “They make me laugh,

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circumstances, adding that there are multiple rescues in the area and most are overwhelmed.

SLEMP’S EXPERIENCE HAS GIVEN HER CLEAR INSIGHT INTO WHAT WILL HELP KEEP ANIMALS OUT OF THE SHELTERS. HERE ARE HER TIPS: 01 Spay or neuter your animals. Don’t breed your animals

Purebreds can be found at the shelters. This German Shepherd, photographed by Kathy Slemp, was adopted from the BA Animal Shelter.

adding to Oklahoma’s pet overpopulation problem. 02 Help rescues by fostering animals, volunteering, or donating money and goods. 03 Microchip your pet(s) and have an ID tag on the collar(s). Wouldn’t you pick up every loose dog you saw if you knew it would be easy to get them home? 04 Make a caretaker plan for your animals so they don’t end up at the shelter. If something happens to you, where will your animals go? 05 Keep your animal healthy and up to date on vaccines so if it does end up at a shelter, it won’t catch disease. 06 Research before you adopt and know adopting is for the life of the pet. Various dog breeds have different characteristics so make sure the pet is a good fit for the lifestyle you lead.

If you need help with a pet, there are multiple local resources and pet pages on Facebook that can point you in the right direction for help with food, fencing, dog houses and possible vet care. Slemp says WoofLikeToMeet.com is a great resource for all things dog that includes training, behavior problems and much more. If you’re thinking of adopting a pet, visit a shelter or a rescue. Slemp says, “You can find full breed, mixed breed, big, small, cattle dog, lap dog and everything in between at the shelter or a rescue.” She also recommends that if you’ve lost a pet, visit all the shelters in person. Information might be posted incorrectly online and lighting makes the animals’ coloring appear different in photos. Siamese-mix adopted or rescued from the BA Animal Shelter photo by Kathy Slemp.

Loving animals is Slemp’s part-time job. She has been the publisher of Tulsa Lifestyle since 2014.

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FUN PAPER CRAFT PROJECTS FOR YOU + YOUR KIDDO ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

SEARCHING FOR WAYS TO GET SOME QUALITY TIME IN WITH YOUR KIDS (AND KEEP THEM BUSY)? Put down the tablet and bust out the toolbox—the craft toolbox, that is...we don’t condone giving power tools to children. When you’re looking for some productive indoor time to spend while empowering your little ones’ imaginations, consider these easy (but we can’t promise mess-free!) projects you can create with a few standard supplies and a lot of creativity.

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M AT E R I A L S

PIÑLLAMA

+ Cardboard + White crepe paper + Construction paper + Glue + Scissors + Beads, yarn, pom poms, etc.

DIRECTIONS 1. Take your cardboard and cut two pieces into the shape of a llama (we found a stencil online). Then, cut strips of cardboard the depth you want your llama to be. You’ll connect these to either side of the llama cutouts to enclose your piñata. 2. Glue your strip of cardboard all along the edge of one side of your llama, then glue to the other side. (Be sure to leave a hole you can close up later so you can fill it with your favorite candy!) 3. Starting at the neck, cover the front, back and sides of your llama with white crepe paper, cutting a slit every half inch or so to create the traditional piñata look. 4. Cover all remaining sides the neck and head with white construction paper, cut to fit your design. 5. Using construction paper, beads, pom poms, tassels, buttons, etc., add some flair to the rest of your llama! Bonus points for incorporating different shapes and textures into your final product.

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M AT E R I A L S + Pink or coral construction paper + White construction paper + Black construction paper + Pink feathers + Glue + Scissors

DIRECTIONS 1. Using a stencil, cut out the pieces you’ll need for your flamingo from construction paper: Pink: 4-6 circles for the body (depending on how “fluffy” you want it), neck and legs White: Outline of the beak Black: Beak 2. Fold the circles in half and glue them all together back-to-back to create a sphere that looks like an accordion. 3. Glue the beak and white stripe to the neck, then glue the neck to a flat side of your inner-most circle. 4. Add the legs, a black dot for an eye and pink feathers for the ultimate flamin-goal.

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FLAMING OA L S

COSMIC PENCIL CUP

M AT E R I A L S + Cardboard + Construction Paper + Glue + Scissors + Markers

DIRECTIONS 1. Cut out the shapes for your rocket ship. Youâ€™ll need: (2) rocket bodies for the front and back of your ship, (2) fins, (1) nozzle, (1) nose cone, (3) rectangles for your pencil cup, and any additional cutouts for decorations, like windows. 2. Glue the your rectangular pieces to one side of your rocket ship, then glue the back on. You should have an open spot at the top where your pencils will go. 3. Glue the rest of your pieces to the front of your rocket and add embellishments as desired.

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CRINKLE CUTIES

M AT E R I A L S + Construction paper + Scissors + Glue

DIRECTIONS 1. Prep the pieces you’ll need for each piece of your garland—you’ll need a combination of large half circles, slightly smaller half circles and any other decorative shapes you want to add. 2. Take the largest half circles and fold multiple times to make small creases, creating the crinkle effect. Glue the smaller half circles on top and then add any additional decorative shapes. 3. Punch holes in both ends of the completed product to place string through, then hang on a wall or in a doorway.

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