Our mission is to improve the lives of dogs and cats, and their human companions.
Our Vision
By 2025, through community engagement, the rate at which dogs and cats in the Tulsa area are abandoned, neglected or unnecessarily euthanized will be reduced.
Core Values
Teamwork
We believe in the power of teamwork and positivity, both internal and external, in achieving our common goals. Practicing respect, empathy, honesty and assuming good intentions will allow us to progress further as a team.
Stewardship
In addition to meeting the minimum legal and financial standards for nonprofit organizations, we believe our responsibility demands we keep our mission at the forefront of our decision making. We will ensure impact optimization through transparency, effective use of resources, and being true to our high professional standards.
Public Education and Outreach
We believe education and outreach are key to long-term improvements in animal and human lives. Through active and compassionate listening to our community, we aim to identify where the needs are so we can be a non-judgmental resource where understandable and forward-thinking information is vital and easily accessible to all willing to participate.
Compassionate and Humane Treatment of Animals
In all program aspects, we will ensure compassion and humane treatment of animals is our primary concern. Following Fear Free® principles in our interactions with animals, adherence to the Five Freedoms model, staying up to date on animal welfare practices, and keeping our capacity for care in mind are aspects we consider core to this value. Additionally, reserving personal judgment and prioritizing facts and compassion is key. This includes the ability to acknowledge when humane euthanasia is the best option.
Animal-Human Bond
We believe the benefits between animals and humans flow both ways, thus the size of your bank account should never determine your ability to experience the love and companionship of an animal. Meeting people where they are and providing resources to strengthen the animal-human bond is critical. These resources include: access to affordable veterinary care, removing adoption barriers, and other tools to help keep animals and humans together.
SPCA News
Pull up a chair, it's time for HAPPY TAILS!
Tachibana's (formerly Luigi) owner sent us an update:
"Can hardly believe it's been six (seven, now) months already!
Tachi remains a delightful part of my household and is still growing like mad [...] He's a cuddly sweetheart and since it's gotten cold he's moved from sleeping in a hammock near my bed to sleeping tucked up with me (and my other cat; I adopted Dora from you in 2022) in bed every night. (When I was sick recently he stayed close the whole time and wasn't as active until I was on my feet again.)
Right now as I type he's snoozing away in a heap of blanket (he also likes to burrow into them, sometimes).
Thank you again for giving me the opportunity to connect with him; I'm so delighted with him as part of my family!"
Ready for a Happy Tail of your own? Visit pulse.ly/h0ouzh4ogf and tap on 'Adoptions' to see all of our adoptable pets.
![Pull up a chair, its time for HAPPY TAILS!
Tachibanas (formerly Luigi) owner sent us an update:
Can hardly believe its been six (seven, now) months already!
Tachi remains a delightful part of my household and is still growing like mad [...] Hes a cuddly sweetheart and since its gotten cold hes moved from sleeping in a hammock near my bed to sleeping tucked up with me (and my other cat; I adopted Dora from you in 2022) in bed every night. (When I was sick recently he stayed close the whole time and wasnt as active until I was on my feet again.)
Right now as I type hes snoozing away in a heap of blanket (he also likes to burrow into them, sometimes).
Thank you again for giving me the opportunity to connect with him; Im so delighted with him as part of my family!
Ready for a Happy Tail of your own? Visit https://pulse.ly/h0ouzh4ogf and tap on Adoptions to see all of our adoptable pets.](https://www.tulsaspca.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
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Was he a transport from OCHS?! If so, I was the one that fostered his momma and siblings!
What a great story! Thank you for adopting.
Those are some HUGE paws!!
Today's mobile adoption event at Ziggi's has been canceled. Keep an eye out for our next event!
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🐾 Hands-on experience with our shelter animals, providing daily care, comfort, and enrichment.
🐾 Opportunities to grow your career in animal welfare while building meaningful skills.
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