By Samantha Burnett, Director of Operations Due to unforeseen events, the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Division (OKCAWD) has temporarily lost access to their veterinary surgery clinic for an unspecified time. In order to assist the staff and animals at the OKC Animal Shelter, OK Humane was able to loan our SE OKC Clinic surgery space to [...]
One of the most important components of the OK Humane program is spay/neuter. This community will not be able to end the needless euthanasia at the OKC Shelter unless we drastically reduce the number of animals entering the shelter in the first place. At the close of each year I always hold my breath as [...]
Today we’re shining the spotlight on team member Stephenie Kirkpatrick! Stephenie is the Lead Veterinary Assistant at our high-volume spay/neuter clinic, OK Humane Place. Stephenie started out as a Veterinary Assistant at our In-House Spay/Neuter Clinic in 2010. Later that year she transferred to OK Humane Place Spay/Neuter Clinic, and was eventually promoted to the [...]
by Kathryn Hodges, Administrative Assistant The SE Spay/Neuter Clinic is OK Humane’s hub to get animals vetted and ready for their new homes. This location is where we perform in-house spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and other medical procedures prior to our animals being placed up for adoption. In the year 2011 alone, we have performed over [...]
When it comes to providing outstanding veterinary care and staying on the cutting edge of spay/neuter practices, Dr. Kat is the lady to call. Formally known as Katrina McLaughlin DVM, Dr. Kat is responsible for the veterinary care at the OK Humane Place Spay/Neuter Clinic. She has performed thousands of spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations. Dr. [...]
When it comes to providing outstanding veterinary care and staying on the cutting edge of spay/neuter practices, Dr. Kat is the lady to call. Formally known as Katrina McLaughlin DVM, Dr. Kat is responsible for the veterinary care at the OK Humane Place Spay/Neuter Clinic. She has performed thousands of spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations. Dr. [...]
The OK Humane Place Spay/Neuter Clinic is kicking off an exciting promotion in October. The “Overpopulation is the Pits” promotion targets owners of pit bulls or pit bull mixes. For only $25 these individuals can get their dog spayed or neutered at our clinic. This promotion is essential to addressing the overpopulation problem as pit [...]
The OK Humane Place Spay/Neuter Clinic is kicking off an exciting promotion in October. The “Overpopulation is the Pits” promotion targets owners of pit bulls or pit bull mixes. For only $25 these individuals can get their dog spayed or neutered at our clinic. This promotion is essential to addressing the overpopulation problem as pit [...]
March Madness usually brings to mind images of college basketball. However, this past March at The OK Humane Place Spay & Neuter Clinic, the term “madness” had little to do with dribbling a basketball. Rather than worrying about their brackets, the clinic staff and volunteers were working nonstop and their dedication paid off! The clinic [...]
In preparation for puppy & kitten season, OK Humane is recruiting more volunteer foster homes, and is in need of donated supplies to support these foster homes. Each week we’ll ask for a certain item, with a set goal we’d like to receive so that we can distribute supplies to as many puppy & kitten foster homes as possible. Our first request is: 75 bottles of unflavored Pedialyte or the store brand equivalent
by Kat Hodges, Development and Marketing Associate Young local artist Caroline McKinnis has done it again! For the second year in a row, Caroline presented many of her works at the Festival of the Arts in Oklahoma City. This year she was able to raise $920 for the Central Oklahoma Humane Society by selling her [...]