Tulsa Animal Services announced Wednesday that a follow‑up investigation led to the removal of 14 dogs and one cat from a residence near East 21st Street and South 129th East Avenue. The raid, conducted with Tulsa Police after a search warrant was served on Nov. 5, followed a shocking discovery earlier in the week when investigators found 19 dead dogs and 24 living dogs in severely unsanitary conditions at a different Tulsa home.
According to KTUL, the second location also presented “unsanitary living conditions and animals with visible bone structures,” prompting officials to seize the additional animals for care. All 14 dogs and the cat are now under the custody of Tulsa Animal Services, which is providing immediate medical attention and beginning a thorough documentation process.
Animal‑cruelty investigations are emotionally charged for the community, officers, and staff, the agency said. To protect the safety of personnel, the animals were loaded onto the property driveway rather than a busy street while examinations were performed. Investigators photographed, examined, and cataloged each animal before, during, and after removal, as required for evidence collection.
During the warrant service, “numerous animal advocates were on scene wanting to photograph animals so people and organizations could see whether the animals they were previously connected with were still alive,” the department noted. While Tulsa Animal Services appreciates the advocates’ passion, officials explained that the area needed to remain controlled to allow veterinary staff to complete examinations safely.
The agency also addressed community concerns about transparency. It clarified that it will not release detailed animal information but can confirm whether a specific animal is safe, deceased, or still missing. Requests that include identifying data such as a microchip number may be sent to [email protected] or [email protected]. The department warned that, due to advanced decomposition, visual identification of some deceased dogs may be impossible.
“We understand and appreciate the animal advocates in our community and their passion for animals and their welfare,” the statement read. “That said, Tulsa Animal Services was not trying to block anyone from seeing the animals being impounded, but we did need to create a workable area for our officers, police officers, and veterinary staff to complete the required examinations and documentation necessary for the investigation.”
As the investigation remains active, Tulsa Animal Services and the Humane Society of Tulsa will continue medical exams, provide updates on the animals’ health, and work toward permanent placement for the rescued pets. Residents are asked to be patient as the legal process proceeds.
What’s next: The agency will keep the public informed as additional medical evaluations are completed and as the case moves through the legal system. No further dates have been announced at this time.
Sources: ktul.com
