Pandemic pets not returned to Tulsa animal shelter

Tulsa Animal Welfare does not see an increase in the number of pets returned due to the reopening of the economy.

There is reports struggling shelters across the country as people return adopted pets during the pandemic, but that’s not happening in Tulsa. Kristin Barney is the Embed Program Director at Tulsa Animal Welfare. Barney said she also doesn’t think it’s happening nationally on a significant level. She looked at the numbers.

“Research has confirmed that it doesn’t really turn out the way people say it,” Barney said.

The shelter has a lot of pets now, but Barney said it had more to do with the fireworks scared dogs that fled on July 4. Disposals are also generally higher during the summer months.

The shelter tries to free up space by offering a special adoption.

“We are currently running a promotion until July 11 where all pets have a $ 10 adoption fee. This includes all vaccinations, sterilization or sterilized surgery and a permanent label, ”Barney said.

The shelter is also looking for people willing to welcome pets.

The reception program has recently been expanded and updated as the shelter reforms proceed. Two years ago, an Animal Welfare Commission was created by the city, and overhauls have been underway since then.

Those interested in the placement can apply to the city of Tulsa website.