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Tulsa volunteer Terry Byrd honored for rescuing more than 100 tons of pet food
Summary
The Tulsa Human Rights Commission presented its Compassionate Tulsa award to volunteer Terry Byrd for rescuing damaged or surplus pet food and distributing it to people and shelter groups since 2019. Commissioners called for more nominations to recognize similar local efforts.
The Tulsa Human Rights Commission presented its Compassionate Tulsa award Oct. 20 to volunteer Terry Byrd for a program that has redirected more than 100 tons of pet food from trash to people and animal-rescue groups since 2019.
Gary Paluso, who introduced the honoree, said Byrd began collecting torn bags and dented cans of pet food from the food bank after shelters did not pick them up. Paluso said Byrd and recruited volunteers rebagged smaller portions and delivered them to…
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