TULSA, OK – The Tulsa Day Center Construction has begun on a new animal shelter designed to house up to ten animals, providing a safe haven for the pets of homeless people. In this way, pet owners will be able to access the center’s day and night shelter services without having to be separated from their companions.
Currently, homeless people with animals must carry them in carriers or stay outside with them. The upcoming shelter will offer space for five large and five small animals, predominantly dogs.
Designed by Blue Star Integrative and built by AC Owen Construction, the shelter is scheduled to open in fall 2024. This project is part of the City of Tulsa’s Path to Home initiative, which consolidates diverse efforts from multiple organizations to make facing homelessness.
“The Tulsa Day Center Animal Shelter “It is a perfect example of how Tulsans bring innovative ideas to solve our city’s most pressing challenges,” said Tulsa Mayor GT Bynum. “I am glad that this project will soon be underway, which will have a significant impact for the homeless.”
Although construction has been funded through grants and donations, the shelter’s continued operation will depend on operating funds from the Tulsa Day Center. Cash donations can be made at [tulsadaycenter.org/donate](https://tulsadaycenter.org/donate), and pet supplies, such as dog food and medications, are accepted at the Tulsa Day Center headquarters, 415 W Archer St.
The new animal shelter is made possible by ARPA funding from the city of Tulsa. The city’s funding for the project is facilitated by the broader efforts of the city’s 3H task force and the Path to Home initiative. Path to Home is a tripartite initiative that serves as a central source for all programs related to housing, homelessness and mental health, and represents the cumulative work taking place in the city of Tulsa.
Tulsa Day Center Breaks Ground on New Animal Shelter
TULSA, OK – The Tulsa Day Center has begun construction on a new animal shelter designed to accommodate up to ten animals, providing a safe haven for pets of those experiencing homelessness. This development ensures that pet owners can now access the Day Center’s day and night shelter services without having to part from their companions.
Currently, individuals experiencing homelessness with animals must either keep their pets in carriers or stay outside with them. The upcoming shelter will offer spaces for five large animals and five small animals, predominantly dogs.
Designed by Blue Star Integrative and constructed by AC Owen Construction, the shelter is projected to open in the fall of 2024. This initiative is a part of the City of Tulsa’s Path to Home Initiative, which consolidates various efforts by multiple organizations to tackle homelessness.
“The Tulsa Day Center Animal Shelter is a perfect example of the way Tulsans come up with innovative ideas to solve our city’s most pressing challenges,” said Tulsa Mayor GT Bynum. “I am glad this project will soon be in place, which will have a significant impact for individuals experiencing homelessness.”
While the construction has been funded through grants and donations, the ongoing operations of the shelter will rely on the Day Center’s operating funds. Cash donations can be made at [tulsadaycenter.org/donate](https://tulsadaycenter.org/donate), and pet supplies like dog food and medications are accepted at the Tulsa Day Center’s location at 415 W Archer St.
The new animal shelter is made possible through ARPA funding from the City of Tulsa. City funding for the project is facilitated by broader efforts from the City’s 3H Task Force and Path to Home Initiative. Path to Home is a three-part initiative that serves as a central source for all programming related to housing, homelessness, and mental health, representing the cumulative work taking place within the city of Tulsa.
