Forty-five minutes.
That's how long it took for all 88 spay and neuter appointments at today's free community clinic to be reserved.
If you've ever wondered whether Tulsans care about their pets, there's your answer.
Today, we officially launched Fix It, Tulsa, a community-wide effort focused on reducing pet overpopulation through prevention, education, and partnerships.
Last year, nearly 8,00 animals came through our doors. Many were the result of unplanned litters. While adoption and fostering will always be critical, shelters cannot adopt their way out of pet overpopulation.
The most effective solution is prevention.
Every pet spayed or neutered today helps prevent future litters, reduces shelter intake, and creates better outcomes for animals and the people who love them.
This is a challenge we can only solve together.
If you're a veterinarian, business owner, marketing firm, rescue group, neighborhood association, or community organization, we invite you to join the Fix It Challenge and help us make a lasting impact on Tulsa. Contact Tulsa Animal Services Director Sherri Carrier, at scarrier@cityoftulsa.org for more details.
If you're a pet owner interested in future reduced- or no-cost spay and neuter services, vaccinations, or microchips, email spayandneuter@cityoftulsa.org to be added to our notification list.
The community showed up today. Let's keep the momentum going.
Learn more at
cityoftulsa.org/FixIt