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Tulsa Animal Services: new facility on schedule; shelter clinic operating from partner mobile unit after roof damage
Summary
At its June 9 meeting the Tulsa Animal Welfare Commission heard updates that the new Animal Services facility is on schedule after site prep, the current shelter is being repaired after roof leaks and is using a Humane Society mobile clinic temporarily, and the department is still recruiting two animal control officers.
At a June 9 meeting of the Tulsa Animal Welfare Commission, Tulsa Animal Services Director Sherry Carrier updated commissioners on construction at the agency's new shelter site, repairs at the current facility and staffing needs.
"I printed a picture off for you so you could see the dirt work that's being done at the facility," Carrier said, reporting that crews completed dirt testing and crews were waiting for the pad to dry after recent rain. "If the rain holds off, then they'll be scheduled to start foundation prep soon," she added.
The update followed a brief roll call and approval of minutes for the commission's April 14 and May 12 meetings. Those motions were approved by roll call and recorded as passing during the meeting.
Carrier said the existing Animal Services facility suffered roof leaks after heavy rain and that a restoration company is working in the clinic area. While repairs continue, the Humane Society of Tulsa has made its mobile clinic available to Animal Services and supplied generators and equipment. "I don't know what we would have done without their assistance," Carrier said, calling the support "amazing."
Carrier also gave a staffing update: most positions are filled, some temporary kennel workers are being hired to full-time roles, the department offered a promotion to an animal intake officer, and two animal control officer positions remain open and are posted internally and on a national job board. "Hopefully we'll fill those just as soon as we can," she said.
Carrier described ongoing collaboration with the district attorney's office and city prosecutors on animal abuse cases and noted department participation in a recent animal abuse law seminar attended by veterinarians and attorneys. Separately, she told the commission that the agency's "save rate has jumped from 67% in 2018 to nearly 80% today," crediting adoptions, foster homes and spay–neuter work.
There were no public comments. The commission adjourned shortly after the updates.
Votes at a glance: The commission approved the minutes of its April 14, 2025 meeting and its May 12, 2025 meeting by roll call; the motions were recorded as passing.
