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Ziploc bags
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Karo Syrup
Fabric Softener
Face Masks and Goggles
Lint Rollers
Laundry Baskets
Refrigerator
Shop Vacs
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Toilet Cleaner
Step Ladder
Utility Cart
Pillow Cases Rubber bands
Blankets
Bleach
Hand soap and Sanitizer
Laundry Detergent
Trash bags
Collars
Portable Dishwasher
Scissors
Pens
Storage Tubs and Bins
Uncooked Rice
Athletic Tube Socks
Paper towels
Laminating Machine
Flash lights
Cotton balls
Alcohol
Old pill bottles
Bed pads
Digital Thermometers
Adams fleas spray
Cotton Tip Applicators
Computer labels
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Clip boards
Pine Sol
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Upcoming Events
7/17
Spay/Neuter Clinic
745 SE 26th St.
7/18
Adoption Outreach
11:00 to 4:00
NW 63rd and May PetSmart
7/20 Spay/Neuter Clinic
745 SE 26th St.
7/21
Spay/Neuter Clinic
745 SE 26th St.
7/24
Spay/Neuter Clinic
745 SE 26th St.
7/25
Adoption Outreach
11:00 to 4:00
Edmond PetSmart
7/27
Spay/Neuter Clinic
745 SE 26th St.
7/28
Spay/Neuter Clinic
745 SE 26th St.
7/31 Spay/Neuter Clinic
745 SE 26th St.
8/1
Adoption Outreach
11:00 to 4:00
Rockwell Petsmart
8/3
Spay/Neuter Clinic
745 SE 26th St.
8/4
Spay/Neuter Clinic
745 SE 26th St.
8/7
Spay/Neuter Clinic
745 SE 26th St.
8/8
Adoption Outreach
11:00 to 4:00
Edmond Petsmart
8/10
Spay/Neuter Clinic
745 SE 26th St.
8/11
Spay/Neuter Clinic
745 SE 26th St.
8/14
Spay/Neuter Clinic
745 SE 26th St.
8/15
Adoption Outreach
11:00 to 4:00
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 Thank you Oklahoma Gazette and the Dachshund Dash!
A big thanks from everyone at the Central Oklahoma Humane Society to the Oklahoma Gazette for having us as the benificiary for this years Dachshund Dash! They raised over $9,000 dollars for OK Humane. We appreciate your support! |
 Feral Cats in Oklahoma City
- by Alisha Duncan
When I became involved with OK Humane in November of 2008, I asked about the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program, and I took on the role and responsibilities of colony manager because I wanted to make life easier for the feral cats in my apartment complex.
During this time, I've come to learn that much of the problems regarding the feral cat population are due to the lack of knowledge concerning the struggles ferals face. Instead of seeing these animals as the defenseless castaways they are, many people perceive and classify them as nuisances and varmints, like rats or fleas. It is important to know, however, that feral cats do not just appear from the depths of a sewer; they are the offspring of generations of unwanted and un-neutered pets.
Life as a feral is not easy. There are fights over food, territory and mates. Female ferals are fated to give birth to litter after litter in brutal conditions, and male ferals are in constant territorial disputes with other males - sometimes to the death. Even if taken to a city shelter, it is highly likely that a feral cat will be euthanized because they are not socialized and, therefore, not adoptable.
In order to control the feral population, it is imperative that we understand where they come from. Feral cats began their lives as kittens of companion cats that were not spayed or neutered. When the companion cat was let out of its home to prowl around, it came across other cats that were also left to free-roam or were lost or abandoned by their owners. In the likelihood that kittens are produced, those kittens will grow to become unsocialized, or feral. When the kittens mature, they continue to produce offspring; it is a vicious and unending cycle - if no one intervenes.
Although there are some who believe that euthanasia is the only answer in dealing with feral cats, there are those who deem them just as entitled to the right to life as their socialized counterparts. And TNR is the oldest and most successful solution in managing feral populations all over the world. If trapped early enough, some kittens may even get a second chance at life through the adoption program. TNR has proven to be the only humane and effective way to decrease the numbers of un-owned cats and eliminate the stigma they carry by building awareness to their plight.
OK Humane currently has over 290 colonies in the Oklahoma City limits, and has TNR'd over 2,400 feral cats since the start of the program.
If you see Oklahoma City's feral cat population as a problem and want to be part of the solution, make a donation to the Central Oklahoma Humane Society and designate it to the TNR program. If you would like to learn more about the TNR program, visit http://www.okhumane.org/trap_neuter_return.html. |
Share an OK Humane Adoptable Animal with 321 Million People!
- by Emily Waugh, OklahomaMediaGroup.com
321 Million people around the world are on Facebook. Are you? Each person on Facebook has an average of 53 friends. At any given time, someone you know (or someone that person knows) is probably looking for a pet to adopt!
Petfinder, where millions of adoptable pets are listed (including all OK Humane's animals), is making it easy to share animals with your friends on Facebook.
Go to http://okhumane.petfinder.com and then watch this video to find out how easy it is!
And if you don't have a Facebook account yet, get on board by going to www.facebook.com and signing up for free.
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OK Humane is looking for Volunteers to assist with one of our biggest events to date! The My Life As Dog Challenge will take place September 12th through the 19th in Bricktown, and Volunteers for all hours of the day and night are needed to help us educate the public about the cruelties of dog chaining. All you'll have to do is make sure no one breaks the rules, type up contestant journal entries, help with meal times, and participate in event activities. This will be a fun, exciting way to call attention to one of the worst animal cruelty practices that takes place every day here in Oklahoma. You definitely don't want to miss out!
We need LOTS of Volunteers to make this event a reality, so call Amy Shrodes at (405) 286-1229 or email amy@okhumane.org to sign up now!
- Amy Shrodes
Volunteer Coordinator
Ok Humane |
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The H4 group Donation Program |
 The H4 Group and the Central Oklahoma Humane Society have teamed up for a unique donation program. This program allows businesses in your community to donate 5% of your processing fee's to the Central Oklahoma Humane Society.
The program is designed to save merchants money on their current processing. They evaluate your current processing statement, and then show you how much you could have saved if you processed with the H4 Group. The analysis is free of charge, with absolutely no obligation. They donate 5% of whatever you pay in fees to the Central Oklahoma Humane Society each and every month that you allow them to be your processing provider. It's a great way for the company to donate to a great local organization, and save money on a service that is needed each month.
For more information about this program, please go to www.theh4group.com or call Michael at (405) 606-9429. |
Chesapeake Energy in Action! A huge thanks to the Volunteers from Chesapeake Energy Corporation! They helped us scrub down and deep clean our Adoption Center. Here are some pictures of their hard work! 
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Volunteer Spotlight On...Fabrice Mooney!
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My name is Fabrice Mooney and I have been a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society since they began. Before this I volunteered with several other animal welfare groups. I started my volunteer work in 2003, my  husband refers to it as the year we stopped having money. What led me to volunteering is my "real" job. I work in a poor area of south Oklahoma City, and I started noticing all the stray animals. At first I was able to ignore them, but not for long. I helped those I could; in fact all 3 dogs in the picture are strays from my work that I ended up keeping. I decided there had to be a solution, there had to be more I could do to help these animals. Also at this time I read a heartbreaking letter to the editor of a free animal publication, called Petzette, I think, it was written by our own volunteer Cheryl Steckler. It was about an injured dog she found on the side of the road. After reading the letter I finally got off my back side and started volunteering. My friend Rita Hoch eventually led me to volunteering with COHS. I help her with intakes, inventory and fostering. Through my volunteer work not only have I met some wonderful animals I've met some wonderful people, who are just as "crazy" as I am. I'm excited to be helping a wonderful organization whose focus is to get Oklahoma City no-kill, and to stop the pet overpopulation. My life would be so much easier if I could just look the other way, but it wouldn't be nearly as rewarding or fulfilling. I take my hat off to all the volunteers who experience the joys & heartbreaks of our work, and hopefully the day will come when we are no longer needed. |
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"Happy Tails!" |
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We LOVE to see pictures and hear stories of our adopted animals in their new homes! If you have one to share with us, please send it to
news@okhumane.org.
"On April 25th we received our kitty from you and it's been a circus ever since. Jan and I were impressed with your establishment, and it was a pleasure to pick our cat from your generous selection.
Since she's orange, our daughter in Akron, Barbi, suggested Lucy since her hair is the color of Lucille Ball's. She got busy and made Lucy a nice quilt for her rocking chair and the pictures reveal her name on it. Our other daughter, Linda, here in town makes her toys and gave us a soft box and Lucy has many kitten toys to keep her occupied. Your neat, clean shelter is worthy of praise and we've spread lots of that in your behalf. Keep up the good work - what would the world be without our pets?"
"Here a a few pictures of Sprinkles, I have re-named her Sophie. Sophie is weighing in at 30 lbs these days and doing great. Besides myself, she has another best friend, the little white dog (Rambo). They play together all the time, even when we take them to the dog park with all those other dogs, they eventually end up just chasing each other around, as usual. She is still very sweet, with the best temperament, never snapping at people or other dogs. She is also very smart, but I'm still taking her to manners class which starts in two weeks, more for my training than hers I think. Anyway, just thought you'd like to know she is doing well and we are getting along great!"
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We appreciate the incredible energy and dedication of all our volunteers, trappers and foster parents. This organization could not accomplish anything without your talents and hard work. Thank you for all you do. There is so much on the horizon with OK Humane, and with your help we will be able to accomplish great things for animals in Oklahoma City. Together, we can do it!
Sincerely,
Central Oklahoma Humane Society |
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