OkcPets Magazine May 2022

May/June 2022 • OKC Pets 35 The greatest success for Palomar’s Animal Advocacy Program is when clients and pets reunite after fostering and both can go home to safety. “This program has also garnered national attention because it is the first of its kind in a family justice center. I think it speaks volumes to our accomplishments when other family justice cen- ters across the country are seeking to replicate what we are doing in Oklahoma City,” said Bull. “Since the need is so great, the biggest need is recruiting and maintaining fosters. We currently have more clients needing to foster their animals to seek safety than we do available fosters. This creates difficult decisions for our clients of either remaining in a dangerous situation them- selves, leaving their pets behind in a dangerous situation, or potentially surrendering their pets.” Shelter Provides Range of Services Services provided by the Animal Advocacy Program at Palo- mar include pet supplies, temporary foster placement for pets, veterinary care, pet security deposits, and a pet safety plan. The program can also help with abuse-related police reports per- taining to animals. The program fosters all types of animals — including guinea pigs, goats, birds, and snakes. What the six new kennels allow is for more animals to be cared for. “This allows us to have more capacity while we’re triaging pets and finding safe homes for them or foster homes for them until they can be reunited with their pet owners or adopted,” Garrett said, adding that the kennels are in a secure, confiden- tial location off-site. Palomar operates as a walk-in center with no appointment needed. Those who need to seek assistance can go to 1140 North Hudson Avenue from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The public can also call (405) 552-1010 or e-mail advocacy@ okhumane.org to get connected to the Animal Advocacy Pro- gram’s services. Foster families for animals are desperately needed. Please visit https://palomarokc.org for more information. “Thanks to Purina and RedRover, we will now be able to provide immediate, emergency shelter for animals affected by domestic violence. We will no longer have to ask victims to wait until we can line up a committed foster home for their animals, which unfortunately could mean life or death for that animal and that victim,” said Elizabeth Stoverink, director of the Animal Advocacy Program. “We are so proud of the progress we have been able to make in the Animal Advocacy Program, and we are excited for our new partnership with Purina.” Since the Purple Leash Project launched in 2019, Purina and RedRover have given 21 grants totaling more than $375,000 to help domestic-violence shelters care for pets, leaving survivors with more options when trying to flee dangerous situations. With almost half of domestic-violence survivors choosing to delay leaving their abusers out of fear of what might happen to their pets, pet-friendly shelters can save lives. Join Our Ole’ Timers Club! Join us on Wednesdays 10 am-1 pm for our Seniors’ Program. You don’t have to be a senior to join in! Refreshments provided or you’re welcome to bring something to share. Come groom on donkeys, miniatures or even some horses. No experience needed; we will teach you. For those who just want to socialize, you can also help with basic chores or organizing supplies. There’s something for everyone! T-shirts are available for purchase ($15), and you can also donate to help a senior get theirs if you like. Email plainswindrdr@gmail.com fo r details. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ HFOleTimersClub Donations are needed to provide the Standard of Care that we do. COVID-19 has affected prices of hay, grain, supplements and more. Please donate to help the horses and also support our Seniors’ Program. horsefeathersequinecenter.org 405-260-7281 6320 N. Highway 74C Guthrie, OK 73044 Air conditioning is available in the loft barn Covid – 19 vaccines required