New Tulsa Animal Services facility nearing completion
Summary
After 13 years and $13.8 million in funding, Tulsa's new animal shelter should be ready by the end of September. It adds isolation rooms, a bigger surgery suite, separate cat and dog areas, and a sally port — all things the current shelter lacks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project has been funded with about $13.8 million from various sources over the years, plus a Bernstein Foundation gift covering two extra kennel pods.
Shelter animals, adopters, fosters, and shelter staff all get a safer, calmer, cleaner facility — and staff hope earlier public hours next year.
Pet owners may face a brief service gap if the shelter closes for one to two weeks during the move.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Animal Welfare Commission - Oct 12, 2026
The long-awaited new animal shelter is almost done — punch lists are being finished, kennels arrive by end of November, and the move could happen around late December or January. The shelter may close for one to two weeks during the move of up to 300 animals.
Animal Welfare Commission - Sep 14, 2026
Tulsa's long-awaited new animal shelter is nearly complete. Keys are expected by the end of September, with opening targeted around the new year — replacing a very old facility.
Animal Welfare Commission - Aug 10, 2026
Tulsa's new animal shelter is on track for keys by end of September, with a large adoption event planned before animals move in. Longtime volunteers and funding advocates are being invited to tours and the grand opening.
Animal Welfare Commission - Jul 13, 2026
The new shelter is nearly finished and keys are expected by the end of September. It will include a get-to-know room so adopters can spend real time with dogs before deciding.
Animal Welfare Commission - Jun 8, 2026
After 13 years and $13.8 million in funding, Tulsa's new animal shelter should be ready by the end of September. It adds isolation rooms, a bigger surgery suite, separate cat and dog areas, and a sally port — all things the current shelter lacks.
Animal Welfare Commission - May 11, 2026
Tulsa's new animal shelter is nearly complete, with keys expected September 22. Interior finishing — offices, community room, volunteer room — is underway, and commissioners can tour the site.
Council Budget & Special Projects Committee - May 6, 2026
The new state-of-the-art shelter is on track for September 2026, with painting, tile, and sidewalks underway. It will have proper quarantine and clinic space, and staff hope better conditions will keep live release rates climbing.
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