Oklahoma Stories

Orange tabby cat on a small table reaching his paw forward

Leaders across America stand with shelters to save pets’ lives

22 states have proclaimed their support for no-kill. This past year marked a si...
Proof that people from every corner of the country can agree on something this important
Julie Castle Blog
Calico cat

Communities come together to give pets second chances

All across the country, Best Friends Network Partners are working together with th...
Creating happy endings for pets
Best Friends Magazine
Flora the tabby cat lying on a bed in a sunbeam

How a cat named Flora got her second chance

When Flora landed at Best Friends with 84 other cats, she was cautious and shy — b...
Cerebellar hypoplasia doesn't slow her down
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PAWS staffperson holding a tortoiseshell cat in front of stainless steel kennels

Flooded Okla. animal shelter sees outpouring of support

When trouble bubbled up, teamwork and community support kept tails wagging and spi...
When crisis strikes, community saves the day
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Mama cat nursing kittens

Small but mighty: How 3 rural shelters save cats

Three Southern, rural shelters are no-kill today because of their programs that sa...
Saving lives together
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Shadow, one of the Vicktory Dogs

190 dogs rescued from LeShon Johnson’s dogfighting ring

Federal authorities are calling it the largest single-person bust in history....
The victims of dogfighting deserve a chance to live
Julie Castle Blog
Person reaching out to touch a smiling red heeler type dog

11 happy pet tales from national adoption weekend

Best Friends’ first national adoption weekend of 2023 finds loving homes for thous...
Meet some happy new families
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Smiling person petting a cat in a clean kennel

Animal shelters are partnering with a purpose

The Best Friends Network equips organizations with the tools to save lives....
Collaborative efforts to save lives
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Smiling woman hugging a dog

Strong relationships save lives in Tulsa during distemper outbreak

With guidance from Best Friends and support from area rescue groups and shelters, ...
See how partnerships helped
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