100 animals rescued from Oklahoma property during 2-day operation, sheriff's office says
Rescuers, law enforcement seize 100 animals from Oklahoma home
Approximately 100 animals, including horses, dogs, cats, and a turkey, were rescued from an Oklahoma home after concern reports regarding the animals' well-being.
One hundred animals were rescued from an Oklahoma residence due to poor living conditions, according to law enforcement.
Officers had to serve two separate search warrants at the home and the operation lasted over two days because it was impossible to rescue all the animals in one seizure.
FILE - Emaciated horse rescued from a home in Oklahoma. (Wagoner County Sheriff's Office)
100 animals rescued
Dig deeper:
On Nov. 5, investigators executed a search warrant at a home in Wagoner County after it was found animals were living there in questionable conditions.
During the first day of the operation, rescuers seized 89 animals, including dogs, cats, horses, cows, goats, chicken, ducks, and one turkey.
Rescuers had to return the day after to retrieve another 11 dogs that were left behind due to there being no more room in their vehicles.
FILE - Animal bones found at Oklahoma home where 100 animals were seized. (Wagoner County Sheriff's Office)
Big picture view:
The operation was a result of months of reports from concerned individuals about the animals’ wellbeing.
The owner of the residence was given several chances to remedy the situation, but was unable to provide the animals with the proper care they needed, the sheriff’s office said.
What they're saying:
"Animals, much like children and the elderly, are entirely dependent on capable and responsible human beings to provide for their basic needs. They cannot speak up for themselves, seek help, or change the circumstances in which they live. That dependence makes them especially vulnerable, and it places a tremendous responsibility on those entrusted with their care," the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post.
Animals available for adoption
What you can do:
For anyone who is interested in adopting one of the animals, please reach out to any of the following organizations that helped with the operation:
Website: https://animalallianceok.org/support/adopt/
• Phone: 918-742-3700
• Email: info@animalallianceok.org
Tulsa SPCA
• Website: https://tulsaspca.org/adopt/
• Phone: 918-428-7722, Extension 1003
• Email: adoptions@tulsaspca.org
Blaze's Tribute Equine Rescue
• Website: https://www.blazesequinerescue.com/
• Phone: 405-399-3084
• Email: blazesequineresc@aol.com
Unchain OK (Oklahoma Alliance for Animals)
• Website: https://animalallianceok.org/programs/unchain-ok/
• Phone: 918-742-3700
• Email: info@animalallianceok.org
Oklahoma Westie Rescue
• Website: https://okwestierescue.com/
• Adoption Application: https://okwestierescue.com/dog-adoption/
• Phone: 918-420-9549 (text only)
• Email: adoption@okwestierescue.com
Purr-A-Lot Cat Shelter & Sanctuary
• Website: https://www.purralot.org/
• Phone: 918-855-7928
• Email: purralotok@gmail.com
For donations, Badges and Paws has set up an Amazon wishlist and is accepting cash.
For those who live in the area, physical donations can be dropped off at several locations:
- Wagoner County Courthouse 307 East Cherokee Street, Wagoner, Oklahoma
- District #1 Commissioner's Barn 30020 East 71st Street South, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
- Wagoner County Emergency Management 14608 South 385th East Avenue, Coweta, Oklahoma
The Source: Information for this article was taken from a Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post published on Nov. 9, 2026. This story was reported from San Jose.