Tulsa SPCA Blog
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 […]
June 3, 2022
Animal shelters and rescue agencies are struggling right now. Many of us are over or at capacity and cannot take in additional homeless dogs or […]
February 20, 2022
February is nationally recognized as Spay/Neuter Awareness Month. The purpose of the designation is to encourage you to have your pets sterilized before the spring and […]
December 6, 2021
Holiday shopping is upon us and we want to help you simplify the process. Check out the gift ideas below and pick some up for your […]
November 25, 2021
As you may know, our community is currently experiencing an outbreak of Canine Distemper — a contagious, deadly disease preventable by vaccines. As a result, our […]
October 18, 2021
We are called the Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – but what does that mean? One of the services we offer is […]
September 6, 2021
Are you trying to teach your dog basic obedience? Would you like to modify your dog’s aggressive or fearful behavior? Do you want training to be […]
August 3, 2021
A pet owner’s most important job is keeping their four-legged friends healthy. One of the ways they can do that is by having them checked yearly […]
July 1, 2021
Fourth of July fireworks celebrations are just days away, and we anticipate some big bangs over the weekend. It’s better to be safe than sorry […]
May 10, 2021
Destroyed doorways and kennels, neighbors complaining about constant barking, and having to clean up potty messes in the house as soon as you get home will […]
April 26, 2021
Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tulsa SPCA) named its low-cost veterinary clinic after a couple who donated one of the largest gifts […]
March 14, 2021
How many of you have ever been late getting your pets their vaccines? Have you ever missed a month or two of heartworm or flea and […]
February 25, 2021
Just as Cupid readies to spread the Love Bug, February is nationally recognized as Spay/Neuter Awareness Month. The purpose of the designation is to encourage you […]
January 31, 2021
Choosing to adopt a pet is a long-term commitment. This decision should not be taken lightly as the health and welfare of your new pet is […]
December 5, 2020
As the weather gets cooler and we head into winter, there are a few pet safety tips to keep in mind so you and your […]
November 21, 2020
In the last four months, the Tulsa SPCA brought over 150 dogs to our shelter from cruelty and hoarding situations. Over one hundred and fifty […]
October 21, 2020
This year has turned out to be one for the books. Much has changed in terms of how we work, learn, socialize and shop. But […]
October 6, 2020
For more than 100 years Tulsa SPCA has worked tirelessly to advocate for and protect animals who have been abused and neglected. We are a regional […]
September 20, 2020
Putting a dog in a cage? It sounds cruel! In reality though, crates can be wonderful and humane training and management tools. When using positive reinforcement […]
August 8, 2020
August is Clear the Shelters “Adopt & Donate” Month. When you adopt a dog or cat from the Tulsa SPCA, you help them win the lottery: […]
July 29, 2020
The Tulsa SPCA Foster Program is always looking for people who will open their hearts and homes to kittens. Whether you want to take on a pair or a […]
July 10, 2020
July started with a bang and it’s the perfect time for pet parents to make sure furry family members can get back to you safely if […]
July 1, 2020
We all know that the heat of the summer can be especially hard for our fur-coated friends. There are other perils that plague your pets this […]
June 1, 2020
Our focus for 2020 is on foster families – little did we know when we set a goal to grow our foster program that we’d end […]
May 17, 2020
If you’re bored, there’s a possibility that your fur friends are bored too. Enrichment encourages smarter, healthier and more well-behaved pets. Challenging puzzles and games that […]
May 2, 2020
Declawing is a painful, risk-filled procedure that is done only for the convenience of humans. There are only extremely rare instances, when claws are affected by […]
April 9, 2020
While we are already in the middle of a crisis, it’s never too late to make an emergency preparedness plan for your pet. We hope you […]
April 1, 2020
We have made changes to how we work at the Tulsa SPCA. We imagine you have as well. A friend sent us this article from Tulsa […]
March 15, 2020
This week (March 15-21) is National Pet Poison Prevention Week, and the Tulsa SPCA urges you to protect the dogs and cats in your family from […]
March 4, 2020
Nearly everything we post on social media carries the hashtag #adoptdontshop. What does that really mean? WHY IT’S BETTER The sad fact is when you purchase […]
February 3, 2020
Every animal lover has an idea of the things we think the animals in our care deserve, but did you know there’s a formal list named […]
February 3, 2020
Volunteers are the heart of the Tulsa SPCA, and some of our most dedicated volunteers are foster parents. Fostering is temporarily opening up your home […]