Tulsa SPCA Blog
December 13, 2025
Styx arrived at our shelter in September 2024, along with three other dogs rescued from an animal neglect case. All of them suffered from scabies and […]
November 15, 2025
Sunny (originally Sunflower) came to us in August of 2024 as one of more than 50 dogs rescued from a single property. The conditions they were […]
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 […]