Animal Welfare

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Our Mission

Animal Welfare staff are committed to protecting citizens and their pets by investigating animal bites, stray cats and dogs, animals nuisances, aggressive or dangerous dogs, as well as animal neglect, abandonment, and cruelty cases. Dogs and cats that are placed in the City's care are treated humanely and, if possible, are offered for adoption if not claimed by their owners.


Our Contact Info

Call 911 for animal bites, vicious animals, or other dangerous situations. RequestTracker is available to report lost or found dogs and cats, or non-threatening animal nuisances. Citizens can also call Animal Welfare at 918-246-2543 for general inquires, or the police and fire non-emergency number, 918-245-8777, for non-emergency matters.

holly pup2Our Licensing Policy

All dogs and cats in the city limits must be licensed. The $10 license fee is valid as long as the dog or cat resides in the city limits. A tag and microchip are issued with each license can help track the pet should it stray or become lost. Licenses can be purchased at the Animal Control facility at 8620 W. 21st St. 


Our Vaccination Requirements

Dogs or cats within the city limits must be vaccinated by a veterinarian against rabies after reaching 4 months of age. Vaccinations shall have a 1-year or 3-year immunity period. Proof of current vaccination shall be available upon request by Animal Welfare staff, police officers, or other authorized City employees.

Sand Springs Animal Welfare Statistics


New Animal Ordinance - into effect June 3rd 2025


New Animal Welfare Facility 

A new animal welfare facility is under construction and will tentatively open in 2025. 

February 2024 - News Release link

Link to project documents.

August 2024 Update

The shelter is well underway now after some delays in the project. Site clearing is complete, drives have been cut in, grading and the pad work complete, stormwater pipes installed, footings have been poured, rough plumbing has been completed, pouring the concrete foundation should happen soon. Then work on the walls of the facility will begin. Additionally, ONG has completed their extension of gas service to the site after boring HWY 412. 
We are excited for this project and are grateful to the Citizens of Sand Springs for voting to fund this project as part of the 2022 GO Bond Package.


Check back for more progress updates here or on Facebook!

Shelter Location