Happy Tails
Nothing makes us happier than seeing our rescue animals thriving in their forever homes.
Here you’ll find stories and photos from families who adopted through Okie Pet Rescue—proof that love, patience, and community support change lives.
From Our Community
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“THANK YOU for rescuing her!!! My life is forever changed.“
— Victoria M.
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“The volunteers truly care about the animals. They go above and beyond to ensure every pet is placed in the right home.”
— James R.
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“We are so grateful to Okie Pet Rescue for bringing our cat into our lives. You can feel the love behind everything they do.”
— Emily T.
The Transformation
When we first found Jack on the streets of North Tulsa, he wasn’t the “grateful rescue dog” you see in movies. He was a tiny, trembling shadow of a dog, consumed by a severe eye infection and a world of hurt.
Life on the streets had taught Jack that people weren’t to be trusted. He was terrified, and that terror came out as aggression—he was angry, snappy, and wanted nothing to do with a human hand. Despite our best efforts and immediate medical care, the infection was too advanced; we could not save his eye.
But while we couldn’t save his eye, we saved his soul.
We knew that the little dog with the big bite was just a scared little boy behind a mask of pain. With weeks of patience, soft voices, and gentle touches, the snarling stopped. The shivering turned into curiosity. Jack began to realize that hands were for petting, not for hurting.
The dog who once wanted nothing to do with anyone eventually learned to love people again. He transformed from a terrified street survivor into the world’s biggest bed cuddler, preferring the warmth of a duvet and a human heartbeat to anything else.
Happy Tail
Jack is no longer defined by his rough start in North Tulsa or his missing eye. Today, he lives in a home where he is cherished, spending his nights tucked safely under the covers. Jack lost half his sight, but he gained a whole new vision of what life could be—one filled with comfort, safety, and an endless supply of love.
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