100 Years and Counting…
1913
The Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is founded by a group of Tulsa citizens concerned about homeless dogs and cats who also wanted to protect against abuse of draft animals used to do heavy work on farms, in mines and on oil fields.
1931
The structure that houses the current shelter was built.
1946
The land where the current shelter and facilities reside was donated by H.O. McClure, the founding president of the Fourth National Bank of Tulsa.
1949
The Tulsa SPCA was incorporated as a non-profit organization and since that time has been governed by a board of directors.
1987-1988
Milly Finley joined the board, began the estate planning drive, and ushered in a new era of volunteer recruitment, forward-thinking strategy, and building repair and maintenance.
A new roof was put on the current building.
1989
The Tulsa SPCA Auxiliary was formed when volunteers were needed to work the booth at the Tulsa State Fair.
1991
Hired a cruelty investigator, the first and only in Oklahoma.
1992
The foster pet, pet therapy and dog training programs were developed.
1993
A new van was purchased from an insurance policy left to the Tulsa SPCA.
Used vet equipment was purchased and a new vet program was developed.
1994
The current vet clinic was built and parking lot was paved.
2005
The Mobile Adoption Center was launched.
2013
Tulsa SPCA celebrates its 100th anniversary!
2017
Milestone! More than 1,000 animals adopted this year.
2018
Our mission is updated: Our mission is to improve the lives of dogs and cats, and their human companions.
Remodeled Cattery opens in original shelter building with separate kitten and cats rooms – a new best practice.
Coalition for Tulsa Pets is established to combine efforts of Tulsa Animal Welfare, Humane Society of Tulsa and the Tulsa SPCA in an effort to increase the region’s live release rate. Coalition receives $715,000 grant from WaterShed Animal Fund.
Construction begins for new 7,000 sq. ft. clinic. It is scheduled to open Summer 2019.
SPCA News
Hi, I'm Andy. But you can call me whatever you want, especially if you're calling me for dinner...
I used to live in a minivan with 2 puppies before Tulsa SPCA rescued me. I'm not sure if the pups were mine, but I sure mothered them as if they were, and yes, I am a male dog. Since coming to Tulsa SPCA, I've met a lot of humans, other dogs, and cats, and I still haven't found one I don't like! I guess you could say I'm easy to get along with. If you're looking for a lounge buddy who still wants to get active every now and then - I love to play! Come check me out! Tulsa SPCA is open late tonight (until 8pm), tomorrow from 10:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 10:30am-8pm and Sunday 10:30am-5:30pm. We take a lunch break from 12:30-1:30 every day!
P.S. I'm also well behaved indoors and I do well with car rides, want me to prove it to you?
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"Chilling with our shelter dogs just got cooler! Earlier this week, our team whipped up some paw-some treats and had a blast doing it. Can't wait to see the pups gobble them up. Woof-tastic!"
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Our Saturday vaccine clinic is happening this weekend!
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