Oklahoma lawmakers consider changes to animal control, dog breeder laws
For years, animal welfare in Oklahoma has been a tale of two states. In big cities like Tulsa and OKC, there are systems in place. But in the vast rural stretches of the Sooner State, law enforcement often finds its hands tied by outdated rules and a lack of resources.
Lawrence DePriest, Director of Operations at the Tulsa Humane Society, sat down to break down two major legislative shifts currently moving through the House. If you’re tired of “legal-speak,” here is the bottom line on how these changes could protect animals and your community.
Empowering Our Rural Counties
Currently, Oklahoma law has a “population cap” that feels a bit backward. If a county has fewer than 200,000 residents, it isn’t technically permitted to operate its own animal shelters or control officers…