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
🍀Join us at Irish Fest this weekend!🍀
We will be at the event on Saturday AND Sunday, giving you plenty of opportunities to meet and greet a bunch of great pets from our shelter.
Check out all of the pets at Tulsa SPCA at pulse.ly/laivr3ty8v. Tap on 'Adoptions.' We can't wait to see you there!
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Exciting news, Tulsa! Our online shop is now OPEN! 🎉
Now you can rep your love for animals with Tulsa SPCA merch—AND make a difference while doing it. Every purchase helps support the animals in our care, with all proceeds donated back to us!
Shop now and help us give every pet the love and care they deserve.
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We have a HAPPY TAIL that's sure to bring a smile to your face this evening.
"Popcorn is doing fantastic. He adjusted to his new home almost immediately. He's the most people-friendly dog ever and insists on meeting everyone wherever we go."
Stories like these make us so happy. If you are ready to have your own HAPPY TAIL with a dog, visit pulse.ly/lh4heuyxop. If you're more of a cat person, visit www.tulsaspca.org/adoptable-cats/.
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He is a cutie! So happy for everyone!!
Beautiful Precious Furbaby 🐾🐾❤️
So happy to hear this!!
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