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. Although our program focuses on nursing homes, we also serve hospital geriatric units and other facilities that care for patients away from their homes and their companion animals. Most skilled nursing facilities are unable to maintain a pet program as part of their service, and many residents, although they can no longer care for them, desperately miss their pets.

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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12 hours ago
Tulsa SPCA

Meet Juniper, the sweet and gentle soul waiting to blossom in a loving home. Initially shy, Juniper's heart yearns for companionship and affection. Despite her timid nature, she harbors a deep desire to play and cuddle once she feels safe and secure. With patience and understanding, Juniper is sure to become a devoted companion, ready to shower her adoptive family with love and loyalty.

Juniper is female, 25 lbs., 6 months old, spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and is up to date on preventions.
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Meet Juniper, the sweet and gentle soul waiting to blossom in a loving home. Initially shy, Junipers heart yearns for companionship and affection. Despite her timid nature, she harbors a deep desire to play and cuddle once she feels safe and secure. With patience and understanding, Juniper is sure to become a devoted companion, ready to shower her adoptive family with love and loyalty.

Juniper is female, 25 lbs., 6 months old, spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and is up to date on preventions.
14 hours ago
Tulsa SPCA

Stray alert! 🚨

This adorable boy was dumped in our Friendship Garden on our campus and was rained on until found by our staff. πŸ˜₯

Please share far and wide! His stray hold ends on Wednesday EOB. Then, he will be available for adoption.
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Stray alert! 🚨 

This adorable boy was dumped in our Friendship Garden on our campus and was rained on until found by our staff. πŸ˜₯ 

Please share far and wide! His stray hold ends on Wednesday EOB. Then, he will be available for adoption.

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Poor baby you’re safe now ❀️‍🩹❀️‍🩹

Bet dumped poor baby and all the rain....

1 day ago
Tulsa SPCA

Be sure to swing by Circle Cinema on Tuesday @ 11 AM to catch this special screening with an intro from Kyle Paddock, our Director of Marketing and Communications! It’s sure to be a great event! ... See MoreSee Less

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