City Officials Honor Tulsa Animal Welfare During National Shelter Appreciation Week

11/6/2023

Animal shelters are crucial in caring for pets and providing them with a safe and loving environment. According to the ASPCA, every year, over 4 million unwanted animals are rehomed by shelters across the country. National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, which takes place from November 5-11, is a great time to show appreciation for your local shelter’s efforts.  

At the same time, it’s a chance to recognize the dedicated people who work tirelessly to support the shelters daily. The employees of Tulsa Animal Welfare are committed to not only finding new homes for homeless pets but also rescuing and rehabilitating injured and abused animals and reuniting lost pets with their owners. Their efforts serve the community by saving animals every single day.  

Throughout the week, on their Facebook page, Tulsa Animal Welfare will highlight an employee who works to improve the lives of homeless dogs and cats in the City of Tulsa. We encourage you to follow their Facebook page, @TulsaAnimalWelfare, and show your support for these dedicated employees.  

On November 8, Tulsa City Councilors will honor the efforts of the Tulsa Animal Welfare Shelter with a proclamation reading at 3:30 p.m. at the Tulsa Animal Welfare Shelter, 3031 N. Erie, Tulsa, OK 74115. Media are invited to attend the presentation.  

Want to show more support for Tulsa Animal Welfare? Here are some suggestions. 

• Adopt a Pet 
  Animals make great companions, and when you adopt a pet, the shelter will have more space for another animal in need.
• Donate
  Every little bit helps, and shelters rely on the generosity of their communities to continue their essential work. To see Tulsa Animal Welfare’s Wish list, tinyurl.com/TAWwishlist.
   
• Volunteer
  Give time by playing with a shelter pet or helping at a community event.
   
• Spread the Good News
  Sharing information about TAW’s adoptable pets and how to foster or donate to the shelter are great ways to support their mission.
   
• Foster a Pet 
  Become a foster home for a shelter pet. Fosters are always in need for both the short and long term. For more information on fostering, tinyurl.com/fosterTAW. 
   
• Spay or Neuter Your Pets
  Spaying and neutering prevent animals from overpopulating and offer health benefits for your pets. 

Let’s all come together to show our support and appreciation for the invaluable work done by animal shelters and their dedicated employees during National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. Learn more about Tulsa Animal Welfare.