Saving Pets At Risk

Saving Pets At Risk, an animal rescue and pet adoption organization, is made up of a small (but mighty) group of passionate, animal-loving volunteers that have been working tirelessly since 2005 to combat the overpopulation crisis of abandoned dogs in and around Shawnee, OK. WE•ARE•Committed Saving those that make up the never-ending numbers of abandoned, homeless dogs is fought with a commitment to first get them to safety, then provide medical attention. Saving Pets At Risk’s volunteers depend solely on donations to pay for all of the care expenses necessary to rescue, vet, rehabilitate then place the dog with a pet foster or into boarding while searching for permanent homes with forever families for hundreds of pets rescued by SPAR each year. WE•ARE•Obligated First, foremost and always our #1 obligation is to the dogs. Once in our program, we ensure all SPAR rescues receive necessary veterinary care. This includes any surgeries needed to repair injuries, any required therapy, and respite care warranted to ensure the pet will thrive. 100% of all donations go straight to the needs of abandoned dogs we rescue. SPAR has no paid staff; we are all volunteers. Occasionally we are able to help those in the community that only need temporary assistance with things like dog food, vet care, etc. through community outreach. Every age-appropriate animal brought into our program, without exception, is spayed/neutered prior to ever being adopted. They also receive all vaccinations, are microchipped, and treated for parasites to include heartworms, fleas, and ticks. Next, they begin heartworm, flea, and tick preventative medications that they should be on for the rest of their lives. Frequently, abandoned dogs require treatment for the following: ear mites, hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, sarcoptic mange, demodectic mange, rocky mountain spotted fever, flu, anemia, and Ehrlichia (bacterial infection). An important part of being ready for adoption is that every pet is cleared by a veterinarian and, if going on a SPAR Transport to be adopted out of state, the dog is placed on a Health Certificate. WE•ARE•Saving Pets At Risk SPAR Board of Directors are residents of Shawnee, Oklahoma who proudly contribute to a local charity that is completely dedicated to animal welfare. SPAR Member Officers are dedicated to fulfilling the goals set forth in the mission statement of Saving Pets At Risk, Inc. Key SPAR volunteers step forward to take on rescue tasks they are passionate about. No effort is too small in the fight to save the lives of abandoned animals in our community. They deserve all we can give to ensure they go on to live with families that will keep them safe, love them, provide for all of their needs, allow them to flourish, and be the entertaining, loyal pets they surely hoped they would get to be.