The Tulsa SPCA has been offering our Pets Are Love (PAL) program, grounded in the philosophy and practice of Animal-Assisted Therapy, since the early 1990s. Our volunteers take pre-screened and pre-trained dogs (and, occasionally, cats) for scheduled visits to facilities in the Tulsa area on an ongoing basis. We visit nursing homes, schools, hospitals, and/or different places of business.
We see the value of our PAL program reflected on the faces of the residents and patients we serve every time we arrive. During our stay, our calm and quiet dogs and cats are held, cuddled, and talked to. Studies have shown that such visitations provide emotional outlets for patients, and lead to increased socialization, relaxed mood, and an overall reduction of blood pressure, as well as boosting the general health of the people we serve.
PAL is always seeking volunteers with qualified pets of their own, or volunteers who have received the required training for handling selected dogs and cats from our shelter. We have a waiting list of facilities requesting regular visits, and are limited only by the number of volunteers and therapy dogs we have available to help.
To learn more, please call the Tulsa SPCA at 918-428-7722 and ask to speak to the person in charge of the PAL program.
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Meet Zach! This quiet pup is pretty shy and loves to explore. He loves his independence and his people. It may take him a minute to warm up to a new family, but nothing will break that bond once he does. He will be your loyal friend for life.
To learn more about Zach and to fill out an adoption application for him, visit pulse.ly/ejyf60kih4
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Cutie. I got the shyest most timid dog from the shelter 1 1/2 years ago. He is perfect and his love is unconditional. Amazing the love difference between him and the 4 year old dog I've had since she was 6 weeks old.
Today, our investigations team found themselves stuck in the snow near a local church when their van slid off the road—but thanks to the kindness of church members and a generous community member, we were soon back on the road! With their help, we were able to continue our mission of helping pets and families in the area.
Moments like these remind us that compassion isn’t just for our furry friends—it’s alive and well in the hearts of people, too. Thank you to our amazing community for always showing up when it matters most! 🐾❤️ #CommunityStrong #HelpingHands #Grateful
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February is Spay & Neuter Awareness Month! Help us keep Tulsa's dog and cat population healthy by ensuring your pets are spayed and neutered. Did you know we offer this service at our clinic? Learn more here: pulse.ly/rfpqa8sywk
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We just had our baby spayed 🐈
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