Tulsa Animal Welfare Commission Gathers Feedback On New Shelter

The Tulsa Animal Welfare Commission wants to know how the city's new animal shelter can best meet the needs of the community.

A public forum held on Monday night gave people a chance to speak directly to the commission.

The Tulsa City Council approved Mayor G.T. Bynum's $6.1 million budget amendment to provide full funding for the new animal shelter.

The commission says the shelter is badly needed.

"We need a better atmosphere for our animals and to take better care of them and mitigate some of the issues we've had in the past," said Tulsa Animal Welfare Manager Sherri Carrier.

Officials say the community's feedback will be considered as design and operational details are worked out.