TulsaPets Magazine July 2022

July / August 2022 • TulsaPets 29 EDWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL (405) 843-3431 www.edwardsenvironmentalcorp.com Email: george@edwardsenvironmentalcorp.com BEFORE AFTER REGROW PET URINE SPOTS Available to buy at Marcum’s Nursery, Eckroat Seed Co., Pawtopia Pet Stores and Britton Feed & Seed. 3750 S. Peoria • Tulsa, OK 74105 • 918-748-4400 • www.riverbrookpetvet.com Lauren R. Davied, DVM / Jana K. Layton, DVM / Rachael E. Baldwin, DVM / Katie L. Greenwell, DVM Where you and your pet are family • Complete Veterinary Care • Surgery • Ultrasound • Geriatrics • Dentistry • Dental Radiography • Nutrition • Pharmacy • Cat-Friendly Collaboration Can Help After gaining some insight, we were left with the question, “How do we advertise our progress toward no-kill and try to garner community support without attracting the surrender of more animals than we can handle?” By partnering with organizations such as Best Friends Animal Society and Common Bonds, both of which lead the way in the “No Kill by 2025” initiative, we have identified best practices and programs that enable commu- nities such as ours to create a network of resources to combat pet homelessness and shelter overcrowding. Thanks to the help of our amazing volunteers, we have begun to structure a coalition to help the most vulnerable pets and their families. We now have pro- grams at Northern Oklahoma Humane Society such as fosters, low-cost spay/neuter clinics, Pet Pantry, TNR for Community Cats, adoption events, and transports to partner organizations. With public relations and marketing tools that focus on the dy- namics of communication across cultures, we intend to broaden our reach to as many pet owners as we can. We also understand the different ways that different age groups in our community receive information, and we use multiple channels of commu- nication to raise awareness of our efforts. From social media to newspapers and fliers, we provide value to animal lovers and keep everyone up to date on our programs and progress. The missing element to sustainability of our lifesaving pro- grams is participants from the community. By having support and resources to protect and serve the most vulnerable pets and their families, we can work together thoughtfully, honestly, and collaboratively to make true no-kill possible. And the next time we see the whirlwind of surrenders headed for our shelters, we will know a fortified group of allies is protecting the animals. The Northern Oklahoma Humane Society shares this monthly review through social media to show the lifesaving impact being made by collaboration of Northern Oklahoma Humane Society and Ponca City Animal Control (Northern Oklahoma Regional Animal Care). The recaps also show the gaps in lifesaving that need improvement. Photo courtesy of Justin Matthews, member, board of directors, Northern Oklahoma Humane Society.