Tulsa SPCA Blog
October 18, 2025
Are you ready for this week’s Happy Tail that shows just how life-changing fostering can be? Meet Sandie (formerly Bronx), the sweetest girl with quite the […]
September 13, 2025
It’s that Happy Tails time again! We love sharing these heartwarming stories and celebrating the amazing adopters who give our animals the loving homes they deserve. […]
August 30, 2025
Milo (formerly Spin) found himself in our shelter a few times through no fault of his own. All he needed was the right family—and he certainly […]
August 16, 2025
Did you ever think you’d hear a story starring both Bilbo Baggins and Princess Peach? Neither did we. Bilbo Baggins (formerly Brownie) and Princess Peach (formerly […]
August 9, 2025
We’re considering bringing back Throwback Thursday…or should we start a new tradition? Regardless, we couldn’t resist sharing this sweet update on Fajita, who was adopted in […]
May 31, 2025
Nessy (formally Oakley) came to us in April of 2025 a little unsure of the world. Each day, she came out of her shell bit by […]
May 17, 2025
We love sharing these heartwarming adoption updates that remind us why we do what we do. Get comfortable and enjoy this sweet success story! “Marceline (originally […]
May 10, 2025
Rainy day got you down? Get cozy with us and enjoy a heartwarming HAPPY TAIL. “Icee has been renamed ‘Boba Pearl’ because of the cute, little, […]
April 12, 2025
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we’ve got a HAPPY TAIL! “I’m a so happy that I adopted Hank. He is wonderful and […]
March 29, 2025
Grab some chocolate and tissues because this is a good one. Bodi (formally Bogie) came to us in May of 2024 from the Washington County Tulsa […]
May 20, 2024
Below is an excerpt from a conversation between Clay Foley, Comedian, and Kyle Paddock, Tulsa SPCA Director of Marketing and Communications Kyle: Clay, it’s […]
April 30, 2024
We’ve all seen them. From adorable dogs visiting senior citizens in retirement homes to a pack of incredibly eager golden retrievers helping relieve stress […]
April 2, 2024
Below is an excerpt from a conversation between Dr. Buford, Tulsa SPCA Veterinarian, and Kyle Paddock, Tulsa SPCA Director of Marketing and Communications Kyle: […]
January 30, 2024
Included in this conversation are Mary Green, CEO of K9 Manners & More, and Kyle Paddock, Director of Marketing and Communications for […]
December 30, 2023
Tim Geen, Animal Cruelty Investigator for the Tulsa SPCA, is retiring at the end of December. When I think of Tim and the impact he […]
November 30, 2023
November. When one thinks about this month, many things come to mind. From pumpkin spice lattes to fall themed photo shoots to scenic walks in the […]
October 30, 2023
October. The month many of us spend all year waiting for. The gateway drug to fall foliage tours, pumpkin spice lattes, and neighbors silently competing with […]
September 14, 2023
The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) has dedicated the month of September to helping inform pet owners about animal discomfort. As obvious as […]
August 3, 2023
For many of us, our pets are celebrated just as much as the humans in our family, and birthdays are no exception. The Daily Express says […]
July 12, 2023
Some pets have names that fit so perfectly you couldn’t imagine calling them anything else. I once pet-sat two boxers, aptly named Tank and Duke. Tank […]
June 22, 2023
If you’ve ever considered fostering a pet, this is your sign! In honor of National Foster a Pet Month, we’re compiling a list of reasons […]
May 25, 2023
From dancing around the Maypole, to saying May the Fourth Be with You, May has a special significance in the hearts of cultures all around […]
April 27, 2023
We’ve all heard the stories. A beloved dog or cat goes missing, owners frantically searching for them, grasping for a glimmer of hope they will be […]
March 24, 2023
Last week, something awful happened to me. Something so terribly awful that it made my body tense up and my heart race, expecting impending peril […]
February 23, 2023
The French poet Anatole France remarked, “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” The profundity of this musing underscores […]
January 27, 2023
January is known as a month of volunteerism. Perhaps it falls victim every year to the ideals of bygone New Year’s resolutions, or possibly it is […]
December 19, 2022
Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays. From Perry Como to The Carpenters, this beloved holiday tune has beguiled households from The Greatest […]
November 22, 2022
Life is full of milestones. Whether it’s a big life event or simply accomplishing a long sought goal, these special moments help give our lives […]
September 18, 2022
In 2021, the Tulsa SPCA expanded its low-cost clinic services to assist the general public with pet healthcare, as well as other rescue organizations who […]
August 2, 2022
Through July 27th, the Tulsa SPCA has taken 852 dogs and cats into our program this year. Of those, 852 have come from Oklahoma. Yes, you […]