Tulsa Animal Shelter to Move to Larger New Facility

The city will open a larger facility by 2026 to resolve chronic overcrowding and power outages at the current site.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Dogs

Tulsa Animal Shelter to Move to Larger New Facility

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City of Tulsa Animal Services is preparing to relocate its municipal shelter to a larger facility on East 36th Street North near Sheridan Road by the end of 2026. The move aims to resolve persistent issues with power outages and consistent overcrowding at the current location.

Why it matters

The new facility will provide 8,000 square feet of additional space to address chronic capacity issues that have kept the current shelter full for over a year. The transition is designed to provide a more stable, spacious environment for animals in the city's care.

The current facility holds 150 to 175 animals, which has been at capacity for more than a year. The new location on East 36th Street North will feature 8,000 square feet of additional space compared to the existing municipal shelter.

The players

City of Tulsa Animal Services

The municipal department responsible for pet welfare and operating the city's animal shelter facilities.

The details

The shelter staff is currently working to reduce the population at the old facility through active adoption and foster programs. The transition to the new site is currently pending the final delivery of new kennels and the completion of final building adjustments to ensure the facility meets local animal care standards.

The shelter move is expected to be complete by the end of 2026.

The Home Front

Tulsa's planned shelter expansion reflects a broader municipal shift toward upgrading aging infrastructure to handle sustained capacity pressures. This move mirrors regional trends in municipal animal control departments aiming to resolve recurring utility and space constraints in public facilities.

Residents interested in adopting should monitor the department's progress as staff continue to clear the current facility. Potential foster families can check the shelter's official resources to see how they might help reduce the population before the move.

The takeaway

The upcoming transition to a larger facility will improve animal housing conditions in Tulsa as the city addresses long-term overcrowding. Consider visiting the shelter website to learn about current adoption and foster needs while the facility remains in operation.