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Clear The Shelters on August 17th

Tulsa Beacon

The Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is involved in the national Clear the Shelters event on August 17 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Tulsa SPCA will adopt dogs and cats on a “name your price” system in the hopes of emptying the shelter of adoptable animals. “Our entire organization…

Expanded hours for animal shelter

Tulsa Beacon

As a part of Comprehensive Animal Welfare Reform Plan, Tulsa Animal Welfare (TAW) announced the extension of its shelter hours. Animal Welfare will extend its Saturday hours and open on Sundays. The new hours are: Monday: Noon – 6 p.m. Tuesday: Noon – 6 p.m. Wednesday: Noon – 6 p.m. Thursday: Noon – 6 p.m….

Tulsa officials trying to stop spread of canine distemper

Tulsa Beacon

The City of Tulsa Animal Welfare staff is taking measures to stop the spread of canine distemper virus (CDV) following confirmation of several cases since late March, said Animal Welfare Manager Jean Letcher. “Three weeks ago, two dogs tested positive for the virus, and since then, more cases have surfaced. This is a new and…

Animal groups come together to increase live-release percentages

Tulsa Beacon

Tulsa Animal Welfare (TAW), Humane Society of Tulsa (HST) and the Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tulsa SPCA) announced the creation of the Coalition for Tulsa Pets, an effort to develop a plan to increase the live release rate at Tulsa Animal Welfare. TAW, HST and the Tulsa SPCA provide sheltering,…