Tulsa Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026

Official Tulsa, Oklahoma animal services guide

Tulsa Animal Services Adoption Hours, Animal Control & Lost Pet Help

Use official City of Tulsa Animal Services resources to check shelter hours, view adoptable pets, understand current adoption fees, report strays or animal-inflicted injuries, search lost pets, reclaim impounded animals, license a dog or cat, schedule pet surrender intake, and avoid confusing Tulsa Animal Services with private rescue groups or Tulsa SPCA.

🐾 Open 2–6 p.m. daily πŸ“ 3031 N. Erie Ave. ☎️ 918-596-8010 Updated May 2026
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Find Your Tulsa Animal Shelter Path

If you are searching for tulsa animal shelter, choose the task closest to what you need. This finder points users to the correct official City of Tulsa route for adoption, shelter hours, lost pets, found pets, animal control, adoption fees, pet licensing, bite reports and surrender appointments.

Official path
Choose the service you need

Choose one option. The official action card below updates for Tulsa adoption, hours, lost pets, found pets, animal control, fees, licensing and surrender/intake help.

🐢 Adopt a pet β€” start with official Tulsa adoptable pets

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Use this for: dogs, cats and other animals listed by Tulsa Animal Services at 3031 N. Erie Ave.

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Best official path: check the City of Tulsa adoption page, open the Tulsa adoptable-pet search, then visit during public shelter hours.

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Before you go: confirm current availability and fee category because animals can be adopted, reclaimed, transferred, fostered or moved quickly.

⚠️ Official first: Do not rely only on old social posts or screenshots. Use the official City of Tulsa and 24Petconnect pages before visiting.
πŸ‘‰ This dropdown does not pull live shelter inventory into your website. It guides users to the correct official Tulsa Animal Services resource for each task, which is safer than sending every visitor to one generic page.
At a glance

Tulsa Animal Shelter Quick Facts Before You Visit

Tulsa Animal Services is the City of Tulsa municipal animal shelter and animal services department. It handles sheltering, adoption, pet reclaim, lost-pet search, animal services officer response, surrender appointment scheduling, licensing support, bite report routing, and animal-related city service help.

The most important thing to avoid is confusing Tulsa Animal Services with private rescues, Tulsa SPCA, Animal Aid of Tulsa, or county-area groups. Those organizations may help animals, but they are not the same as the City of Tulsa shelter at 3031 N. Erie Ave. If you need official shelter intake, animal services officers, lost-pet reclaim, or city licensing, start with Tulsa Animal Services.

πŸ“ Shelter location 3031 N. Erie Tulsa, OK 74115
⏰ Public hours 2–6 p.m. Daily; closed 2nd Wednesday
🐾 Adoptions/lost pets 918-596-8010 Shelter help
🚨 Animal officers 918-596-8001 Strays, problems, injuries
🀝 Intake scheduling 918-596-7387 Appointment only
⚠️ Important: Adoption fees, shelter capacity, pet availability, service hours, surrender appointment timelines, intake scheduling, officer response and licensing details can change. Always verify through City of Tulsa official pages or call the correct Tulsa Animal Services number before driving, paying a fee, surrendering a pet, reclaiming an animal or reporting an animal issue.
πŸ”— Source verification: Official information used in this guide was checked against City of Tulsa Animal Services, Adopting from the Animal Services Shelter, Hours/Contact/Visit, Frequently Asked Questions, Pet Licensing, Information Services, 24Petconnect Tulsa Adoptable Pets, and 24Petconnect Tulsa Stray Pets resources. Publish-ready as of May 2026.
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What This Tulsa Animal Shelter Guide Covers

Official hours

Tulsa Animal Services Hours, Phone Numbers and Visit Details

Tulsa Animal Services is located at 3031 N. Erie Ave., Tulsa, OK 74115. Public shelter hours are 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The shelter is closed the second Wednesday of each month. Phone lines are answered Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Public shelter hours

Open: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Closure note: the shelter is closed the second Wednesday of each month.

Phone line hours

Answered: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily.

Use the correct line based on whether you need adoption, lost pets, officers, intake, foster or rescue help.

Adoptions and lost pets

Phone: 918-596-8010.

Use this number for adoption and lost-pet shelter questions.

Animal Services Officers

Phone: 918-596-8001.

Use this number to report animal problems, strays or animal-inflicted injuries during service hours.

After-hours non-emergency

Phone: 918-596-9222.

Use police non-emergency after hours for livestock on streets, animal bites, injured animals and animal cruelty reports.

Intake scheduling

Phone: 918-596-7387.

Use this number for pet or found-animal surrender appointments. All surrenders are by appointment only.

⏰ Visit advice: Do not arrive without checking the correct day. The second Wednesday closure is easy to miss and can ruin a shelter visit, reclaim attempt or adoption plan.
Adoption process

How to Adopt a Pet From Tulsa Animal Services

The safest adoption path is to start with the official City of Tulsa adoption page and the Tulsa adoptable-pet search. Pet status changes quickly at a municipal shelter, especially when capacity is high. If you are serious about one animal, save the animal ID and check the official listing close to your visit.

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Search official adoptable pets online

Use 24Petconnect Tulsa Adoptable Pets and the City of Tulsa adoption page first. Save the animal name, ID, type, size, age, photo and any status notes.

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Visit during public shelter hours

Visit Tulsa Animal Services at 3031 N. Erie Ave. from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily, but remember the shelter is closed the second Wednesday of each month.

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Ask practical fit questions before adopting

Ask about age, weight, energy, medical notes, vaccines, microchip, spay/neuter status, other animals, children, landlord rules, behavior notes and whether a vet follow-up is recommended.

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Confirm the correct 2026 fee category

Current City of Tulsa adoption pricing is based on animal type and dog size category. Confirm the fee at the shelter before paying because policies may be adjusted as shelter needs change.

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Prepare for the first two weeks

Tulsa’s FAQ recommends taking a newly adopted pet to a veterinarian within two weeks. Not all health issues show symptoms right away, and your new pet needs time to adjust.

🐾 Strong adoption filter: Do not adopt only because a fee is waived or a photo is cute. A free or low-cost adoption still needs food, supplies, licensing, training, preventatives, veterinary care and emergency planning.
Fees and included care

Tulsa Animal Shelter Adoption Fees Effective 2026

Tulsa Animal Services reintroduced modest adoption fees for select animals while keeping some large-dog adoptions free. The city states the policy may be adjusted or reversed as shelter needs change, so the fee table should always be treated as a current-check item rather than a forever price.

Cats and kittens

Current listed fee: $25.

Ask whether the pet is ready to go home the same day and what records come with adoption.

Puppies

Current listed fee: $50.

Puppies need extra budgeting for training, vaccinations, chewing, house-training and supplies.

Dogs under 50 pounds

Current listed fee: $25.

Confirm the animal’s listed size category before assuming the fee.

Dogs over 50 pounds

Current listed fee: adoption fee waived.

Large dogs may still require licensing, supplies, training and veterinary planning.

What Tulsa adoption fees include

  • Spay or neuter surgery.
  • Age-appropriate vaccinations.
  • Microchip identification.
  • One-year City of Tulsa pet license for eligible animals.
  • Current shelter policies may change, so verify before paying.
Pet search online

How to View Tulsa Adoptable Dogs, Cats and Other Animals Online

Use the official Tulsa Adoptable Pets search on 24Petconnect for current animals connected with City of Tulsa Animal Welfare. This is the safest starting point because copied screenshots, old rescue posts and social shares can be stale.

Online listings are useful, but they are not a reservation. A pet may be adopted, reclaimed, fostered, transferred, moved through rescue, temporarily unavailable or updated after you last checked. If you are planning a special visit, check the listing close to your trip and call the shelter line for adoption or lost-pet questions when needed.

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Search Official Listings

Use the City of Tulsa adoption page and 24Petconnect Tulsa Adoptable Pets before trusting social media shares.

Official inventory first
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Confirm Before Visiting

Call 918-596-8010 if you need current adoption or lost-pet shelter guidance.

Avoid wasted trips
⚠️ Availability warning: Seeing a pet online does not guarantee the pet will still be available when you arrive. Verify through official shelter resources before making a long drive.
Lost pets and reclaim

Tulsa Lost Pets, Stray Search, Reclaim Fees and Hold Times

If your dog or cat is missing in Tulsa, move quickly. The official FAQ says stray animals are held for three days, not including holidays or days the shelter is closed. Animal Services makes every attempt to contact owners when animals have licenses or identification, but unlicensed pets require the owner to search actively.

Search stray pets

Use the official Tulsa Stray Pets search on 24Petconnect and check daily because animals are impounded every day.

Call lost-pet line

Phone: 918-596-8010.

Use this for adoptions and lost-pet shelter questions.

Stray hold timing

Stray animals are held for three days, not including holidays or days the shelter is closed.

Reclaim costs

Impound, boarding, license and vaccination costs may apply before reclaim. Proof and current records help.

Lost pet steps that actually help

  • Search the official Tulsa Stray Pets page daily.
  • Call 918-596-8010 if your pet may be at Tulsa Animal Services.
  • Visit the shelter if you are unsure because owners identify their own pets best.
  • Update microchip and license information immediately.
  • Check nearby shelters, veterinary clinics and neighborhood posts.
  • Bring proof of ownership, rabies records, license records and payment for possible reclaim costs.
Found pets

Found a Stray Animal in Tulsa? Call, Scan and Schedule Intake Correctly

If you found an animal in Tulsa, the right step depends on safety, ownership clues and whether you can hold the animal temporarily. For strays, animal problems or animal-inflicted injuries, call Tulsa Animal Services Officers at 918-596-8001 during service hours. If you need to surrender a found animal to Tulsa Animal Services, intake is by appointment only through 918-596-7387.

Found friendly pet

Check for tags if safe, scan for a microchip through a vet or shelter resource, and search nearby homes before assuming the pet was abandoned.

Need officer help

Call 918-596-8001 to report animal problems, strays or animal-inflicted injuries during officer service hours.

Need shelter intake

Call 918-596-7387 to schedule surrender of a pet or found animal. Appointments are required.

After-hours danger

Call police non-emergency at 918-596-9222 after hours for livestock on streets, animal bites, injured animals and animal cruelty.

Safety first: Do not handle a scared, injured or aggressive animal yourself. If the animal is unsafe, injured, involved in a bite or creating immediate danger, use the official phone route instead of trying to solve it alone.
Animal control

Tulsa Animal Control, Strays, Bites, Injured Animals and Cruelty Reports

Tulsa Animal Services Officers provide field service seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call 918-596-8001 to report animal problems, strays or an animal-inflicted injury. After hours, use Tulsa Police non-emergency at 918-596-9222 for livestock on streets, animal bites, injured animals and animal cruelty.

Animal Services Officers

Phone: 918-596-8001.

Use this for animal problems, strays and animal-inflicted injuries during service hours.

Officer service hours

7 days a week: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Phone lines are also answered during this window.

After-hours reporting

Police non-emergency: 918-596-9222.

Use after hours for livestock on streets, bites, injured animals and cruelty reports.

Animal bite report

Animal-inflicted injuries should be reported immediately. Wash bites or scratches with soap and water and contact a physician for medical advice.

Leash law enforcement

Animal Welfare or police officers enforce local leash laws in Tulsa. Animals at large may be impounded or returned if they have current identification.

Rabies observation

An animal that causes injury may be impounded and observed for 10 days to determine rabies risk.

🚨 Emergency rule: For immediate danger, serious injury, active attack or life-safety situations, use emergency services. Do not rely on slow email, social media or old posts for urgent danger.
Pet licensing

Tulsa Pet Licensing for Dogs and Cats Over 6 Months

City of Tulsa pet licensing rules require cats and dogs over the age of six months to have a pet license. Licensing helps return lost pets, proves rabies vaccination, and supports city animal code compliance. To license a pet, owners must provide proof of spay/neuter and rabies vaccination from a licensed veterinarian.

Who needs a license?

Dogs and cats over six months old in Tulsa need a pet license.

One-year license

Listed fee: $5 for a spayed or neutered dog or cat one-year license.

Three-year license

Listed fee: $15 for a regular three-year dog or cat license.

A three-year microchip/tattoo license may be listed differently on the official fee schedule.

Proof needed

Provide rabies vaccination certification from a licensed veterinarian and proof that the pet is spayed or neutered.

🏷️ Practical note: A license tag, microchip and rabies certificate do different jobs. Keep all three current so a lost pet can be returned faster and reclaim is less painful.
Surrender and intake

Tulsa Pet Surrender, Found Animal Intake and Owner Support

Tulsa Animal Services says surrenders are by appointment only. If you need to surrender a pet or found animal, call 918-596-7387. The city also encourages owners to use assistance and alternative placement resources first because shelter capacity can be strained and surrender should not be treated as a casual drop-off.

Appointment required

All pet and found-animal surrenders are by appointment only.

Call 918-596-7387 to schedule.

Appointment window

Tulsa lists surrender appointments from noon to 4 p.m. daily when scheduled through the intake line.

Owner surrender planning

Owner-surrender appointments may be scheduled at least 30 days from the date they are made, depending on current process and capacity.

Use support first

Look for pet food help, low-cost vaccines, spay/neuter help, pet supplies, rescue, family, friends and alternate placement before surrendering.

Hard truth: Last-minute surrender planning is weak planning. Call early, be honest about medical or behavior issues, and use official support routes before the situation becomes an emergency.
Portal confusion

Tulsa Animal Services vs Tulsa SPCA and Private Rescues

The search phrase β€œTulsa animal shelter” can bring up several organizations. This guide covers City of Tulsa Animal Services at 3031 N. Erie Ave. Tulsa SPCA, Animal Aid of Tulsa and rescue groups may have their own adoption hours, applications, fees and services, but they are not the municipal shelter for City of Tulsa Animal Services officer response, official intake scheduling, impound, reclaim or city pet licensing.

This page covers

Tulsa Animal Services, the City of Tulsa municipal animal services department.

Use it for official shelter adoption, lost pets, strays, intake, licensing and animal services officer routing.

Not this page

Tulsa SPCA and private rescues are separate organizations with their own programs.

They are useful, but not interchangeable with Tulsa Animal Services.

Why it matters

Wrong organization means wrong hours, wrong phone number, wrong animal listing, wrong report route and wrong reclaim process.

Fast check

Confirm official domain, address, phone number and animal ID before visiting, reporting, reclaiming or paying an adoption fee.

Map and location

Tulsa Animal Shelter Map and Visit Location

Tulsa Animal Services is located at 3031 N. Erie Ave., Tulsa, OK 74115. Use this location for adoption visits, lost-and-found shelter checks, pet reclaim questions, scheduled intake, licensing support and official Tulsa animal shelter services. Check the second-Wednesday closure before visiting.

Tulsa Animal Services

Address: 3031 N. Erie Ave., Tulsa, OK 74115

Most searched questions

Tulsa Animal Shelter FAQs

What are Tulsa Animal Shelter adoption hours in 2026?

Tulsa Animal Services is open to the public from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The shelter is closed the second Wednesday of each month.

Where is Tulsa Animal Services located?

Tulsa Animal Services is located at 3031 N. Erie Ave., Tulsa, OK 74115.

What is the Tulsa Animal Services phone number?

For adoptions and lost pets, call 918-596-8010. For Animal Services Officers, call 918-596-8001. For intake scheduling, call 918-596-7387. For after-hours police non-emergency reporting, call 918-596-9222.

How much are Tulsa Animal Services adoption fees in 2026?

Current City of Tulsa adoption fees list cats at $25, puppies at $50, dogs under 50 pounds at $25, and dogs over 50 pounds with adoption fees waived. Fee policy can change, so verify before visiting.

What is included with a Tulsa Animal Services adoption?

Adoptions include spay or neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip identification, and a one-year City of Tulsa pet license for eligible animals.

How do I view adoptable pets at Tulsa Animal Services?

Use the official City of Tulsa adoption page and the Tulsa Adoptable Pets page on 24Petconnect. Confirm availability close to your visit because animal status can change quickly.

What should I do if my pet is lost in Tulsa?

Search the official Tulsa Stray Pets page, call the adoptions and lost pets line at 918-596-8010, visit the shelter if needed, update microchip and license details, and check daily because animals are impounded every day.

How long are stray pets held at Tulsa Animal Services?

The official FAQ says stray animals are held for three days, not including holidays or days the shelter is closed. Licensed or identified animals give staff a better chance to contact the owner.

Who do I call for strays, bites or animal problems in Tulsa?

Call Tulsa Animal Services Officers at 918-596-8001 during service hours. After hours, call Tulsa Police non-emergency at 918-596-9222 for livestock on streets, animal bites, injured animals and cruelty reports.

Do Tulsa dogs and cats need a city pet license?

Yes. Tulsa requires dogs and cats over six months old to have a pet license. Owners need proof of rabies vaccination and proof of spay or neuter when licensing.

Can I surrender a pet or found animal to Tulsa Animal Services?

Yes, but all surrenders are by appointment only. Call 918-596-7387 for intake scheduling. Tulsa encourages owners to use support and alternate placement resources before surrender when possible.

Is Tulsa Animal Services the same as Tulsa SPCA?

No. Tulsa Animal Services is the City of Tulsa municipal shelter and animal services department. Tulsa SPCA is a separate private organization with its own programs, hours and adoption process.

Final summary

Best Way to Use Tulsa Animal Services in 2026

The best path is simple: use the official City of Tulsa Animal Services pages first, check the shelter’s 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily public hours, remember the second-Wednesday closure, search official adoptable or stray pet listings, and call the correct Tulsa Animal Services number before driving or reporting an animal issue.

For the focus keyword tulsa animal shelter, this guide covers the full user intent: adoption hours, adoptable pets, 2026 adoption fees, included adoption care, lost pets, found pets, stray holds, reclaim costs, animal services officers, bite reports, cruelty reports, pet licensing, surrender appointments, map, phone numbers and official links. That is the difference between a useful local shelter page and a thin article that only repeats an address.

Important Notice: This article is an independent informational guide and is not the City of Tulsa, Tulsa Animal Services, Tulsa Police Department, Tulsa SPCA, a veterinarian, law enforcement, or a legal authority. Adoption availability, fees, shelter hours, phone routing, animal services response, surrender appointments, reclaim fees, licensing rules, stray holds and shelter operations can change. Always verify urgent or official matters directly with Tulsa Animal Services, Tulsa Police non-emergency, emergency services, or the appropriate official agency before acting.

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