Animals

HST President Gina Gardner and one other are accused of killing 11 dogs, at a no-kill shelter, without a licensed veterinarian.

Skiatook Paws & Claws Animal Rescue says it's at capacity and cannot take any more pets. It's also asking for donations to help alleviate huge medical bills.

The Biden Administration's Endangered Species Act listing of some animals native to Oklahoma is being challenged by Congress. But there are landowners taking it upon themselves to volunteer their fields for prairie restoration.

"In this rewarding study, environmental philosophy professor Preston provides reason to be hopeful about endangered species.... The surprisingly intimate accounts of species bouncing back from the brink of extinction serve as glimmers of hope against the backdrop of climate despair." -- Publishers Weekly

Throughout June, local dog owners can get their bully breeds spayed or neutered for free courtesy of Tulsa Animal Welfare and the Humane Society of Tulsa.

"In this rewarding study, environmental philosophy professor Preston provides reason to be hopeful about endangered species.... The surprisingly intimate accounts of species bouncing back from the brink of extinction serve as glimmers of hope against the backdrop of climate despair." -- Publishers Weekly

Several local animal rescues are encouraging those living in Tulsa to vote in Oklahoma's primary runoff election.

"Fascinating.... De Waal shines in his empathetic, Tolstoyan portrait of animal life.... This surprising look at the nature of primates has a lot to say about what it means to be human." -- Publishers Weekly

Since this nonprofit began in late 2019, it has transported nearly 2,500 pets to forever homes in states that (unlike Oklahoma) do not have pet overpopulation issues.

"Fascinating.... De Waal shines in his empathetic, Tolstoyan portrait of animal life.... This surprising look at the nature of primates has a lot to say about what it means to be human." -- Publishers Weekly