TulsaPets Magazine September 2020

September/October 2020 • TulsaPets 9 And 2020 has not been any lighter on the organization’s workload. As Tulsa SPCA Executive Director Mindy Tiner explains, “We’re still working really hard. We’ve had a lot of hoarding rescues in the last few months alone. We just raided a puppy mill in Sequoyah County, where we rescued over 75 dogs in extremely rough shape. They’ll need extra help and attention in addition to basic shots and spay/neuter that will take more funds than normal. We have also rescued 35 to 40 other hoarding animals recently, plus we are still accepting animals from other shelters and owner surrenders.” WAYS TO HELP: In the midst of these challenges, the Tulsa SPCA has not stopped working hard for our community and the residents within it, all the while with less financial support than ever before. They need your support! If you would like to help the Tulsa SPCA in its mission, there are a variety of opportunities—no matter your financial standing. Here are a few ways you can get involved: • Physical donations are still being accepted. However, all items must be new. Used items cannot be accepted at this time due to increased safety measures. The Tulsa SPCA’s everyday needs are wet and dry dog food of any brand, wet and dry cat food of any brand, puppy pads and cat litter. • For a full list of the shelter’s needs, visit www.tulsaspca.org/shop and look for the green Amazon Smile link. All items purchased online through Amazon Smile ship directly to the Tulsa SPCA and the animals in need. • Visit the Tulsa SPCA online store at tulsaspca.org/shop ; proceeds go toward the Tulsa SPCA. • Participate in their numerous events. Although online, Trivia Night and Bingo Bash are still happening! Bring your family together—while you still social distance. It’s a fun way to help a local organization! See the full calendar at tulsaspca.org/ calendar . • Donate financially in person or online at tulsaspca.org/donate. No matter how much you give, every little bit helps. • Sign up to become a monthly donor. Monthly donors allow the Tulsa SPCA to accurately budget and plan ahead. Visit www. tulsaspca.org/donate for more details. • Volunteer to foster animals in need and provide a loving, safe environment until they can find their forever families. • Host a fundraiser or start a GoFundMe for the Tulsa SPCA. • Sponsor an animal. • Volunteer your time. The Tulsa SPCA has many opportunities for you to help. Visit www.tulsaspca.org to get started. • Finally, spread the word! Although you may not currently have the means to give, others in your life might. Share this article and the Tulsa SPCA’s mission with every animal lover you know. The Tulsa SPCA is located at 2910 Mohawk Blvd. To donate or discover other ways to give, email giving@tulsaspca.org or call (918) 428-7722. Welcome to our NEWEST advertiser! Fetch Tulsa is your local resource for holistic food and treats (for dogs and cats), toys, CBD products, collars/leads/ harnesses, human pet-themed clothing, grooming products, specialty bakery treats, beds and housewares. Owner Jennie Gilpin says healthy living is the central philosophy at Fetch. “Dog and cat food and treats must meet certain criteria—no wheat, corn or soy, made in the USA, no recalls,” Gilpin says. “The grain-free selection does not contain peas and has reduced legumes to follow in accordance with the Tufts University study on diet-related DCM.” Gilpin has always loved animals and knew her career would somehow involve them. “My aunt was a veterinarian here in Tulsa; she started Jacox Animal Clinic with Malcolm Jacox,” Gilpin says. “I started researching and selling holistic pet food in 2006. Seven years of managing a pet boutique, plus seven years of working at a veterinary clinic in town, made me realize that this was the field in which I would spend the rest of my life. Nine years ago, I adopted a Golden Retriever with severe allergies and chronic ear infections. When I learned about protein energetics and applied that to her diet, she never had another ear infection for the rest of her life, and allergies in general seemed to disappear. I knew I had found the key to helping so many pets! Animal nutrition became my passion.” September specials include: • Discounts on Primal Pronto Formulas: $4 off Canine Pronto, $2 off Feline Pronto. Offers always available: • All dry or raw food and supplements: Buy 12, get 1 free - no limit. • Holistic Hound CBD products: Buy 5, get 1 free. • Free bag of food, treat and a supplement when you adopt a dog or cat from a 501(c)(3) rescue group. For more updates, follow on Facebook and Instagram @FetchTulsa. Shop online at www.fetchtulsa.shopsettings.com and schedule curbside pickup today. For more information, call (918) 943-5458. Fetch Tulsa is located at 7891 E. 108th St. South, Suite X-18. “Remember to shop local! Support small businesses!”