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Animal services reports higher save rate and emphasizes community support programs
Summary
Tulsa Animal Services reported an increase in its save rate from 67% in 2018 to nearly 80% today and described spay/neuter, foster and adoption efforts that have contributed to the change.
The director of Tulsa Animal Services provided an update on shelter operations, saying the shelter’s save rate has risen from 67% in 2018 to nearly 80% currently, citing adoptions, foster homes and community support as key factors.
Director Sherry Carrier (identified in the record) said the shelter takes in lost, abandoned and injured animals every day, provides veterinary care and works with community partners to find homes. Carrier highlighted spay-and-neuter work as a major lifesaver that reduces unwanted litters and lowers shelter intake.
Carrier said staff work to build relationships with community members so that residents can access resources (food, tie-outs, help keeping pets) rather than immediately surrendering animals. The presentation noted the shelter’s goal of community care and described outreach to support pet owners.
No formal action was taken; the item was an operational update and public-info presentation.
