WE’RE PROUDLY CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF SAVING PETS AT RISK!
Saving Pets At Risk is an animal rescue and pet adoption organization comprising a small (but mighty) group of passionate, animal-loving volunteers who work tirelessly to save dogs affected by the abandoned dog crisis in and around Shawnee, Oklahoma.
WE•ARE•Committed
Saving those that make up the never-ending numbers of homeless, injured, sick, and abandoned dogs is fought with a commitment first to get them to safety, then provide medical attention. Saving Pets At Risk’s volunteers depend solely on donations to pay for all the care expenses necessary to rescue, vet, rehabilitate, and 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 and foremost, our #1 obligation is to the dogs. Once in our rescue 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 can help those in the community who only need temporary assistance with things like dog food, vet care, etc., through community outreach.
Without exception, every age-appropriate animal brought into our program is spayed/neutered before being adopted. They also receive all vaccinations, are microchipped, and are treated for parasites, including heartworms, fleas, and ticks. Next, they begin heartworm, flea, and tick preventative medications 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 essential part of being ready for adoption is that a veterinarian clears every pet 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
The SPAR Board of Directors are Shawnee, Oklahoma residents who proudly contribute to a local charity completely dedicated to animal welfare. SPAR Member Officers are dedicated to fulfilling the goals of the mission statement. Key SPAR volunteers step forward to take on 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.
That’s who we are.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Martha Totten
Certified Public Accountant
Hull and Totten, PC
SPAR Board President
Michele Freeman
Family Law Attorney
Freeman-Widell Law Offices
Vicki Grider
Business Owner
Savvy Bites
William D. Simpson
Insurance Attorney
Simpson Law Office
MEMBER OFFICERS
President Joann Roberson Retired School Principle Treasurer Martha Totten CPA Secretary Open
KEY ROLES
Intake Director Sherry Claybrook Foster Program Manager Sherry Claybrook SPAR Transport Coordinator Sherry Claybrook Volunteer Coordinator Open Digital Media Administrator Kim Landholt Patti Simmons
