Rescue Struggles as Dogs Return | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Skiatook Paws and Claws is in a crisis as returns of adopted dogs surge—2 to 3 weekly—while fewer people are adopting, especially adult dogs. Financial strain, family changes, and lack of time or money are forcing owners to surrender pets, overwhelming the rescue’s limited boarding space. With intake paused to manage capacity, they’re turning away owner surrenders and strays, risking more animals ending up abandoned or unclaimed. The rescue vows to always take back their own dogs, no matter how long ago, and urgently asks adopters to research and commit, plus volunteers to help create space…