TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa SPCA said they were recently asked to assist law enforcement with a case where there was a large number of small dogs in one home. The owner willingly surrendered all dogs, and Tulsa SPCA said they agreed to accept the dogs into their program.

Now, Tulsa SPCA said 34 dogs are safe in their care.

“Because the case is ongoing, we will not be providing any further details about their surrender at this time,” Tulsa SPCA said in a statement Monday.

At this time, Tulsa SPCA said they are limiting contact with the dogs to staff only until they are able to “fully assess their condition.”

“[The dogs] are extremely malnourished, frightened and withdrawn,” Tulsa SPCA said.

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To help support the animals, Tulsa SPCA is asking for financial donations, supplies and volunteers to help in shelters.

They are trying to raise money to cover the costs of the dogs’ medical care. Anyone interested in donating can check out their website.

For those with supplies to donate, Tulsa SPCA said the biggest item they need is food. They are asking for Purina One Chicken and Rice canned or bagged food. They also need pill pockets, paper towels, kitchen trash bags, small to medium size kongs, small Martingale collars, toys for smaller dogs and blankets. They also are in need of Andi’s or Wahl brand blades for grooming. They provided a link to their Amazon Wish List, where all these items are listed.

Starting Thursday, Sept. 8, Tulsa SPCA said they will need volunteers helping in the shelter with existing animals. The volunteers will help free up staff to help with the 24 animals that were surrendered Monday. Volunteers are needed to clean kennels and cat rooms, help with laundry and dishes and feed existing dogs and cats.

Anyone interested in volunteering with the Tulsa SPCA can email them at volunteers@tulsaspca.org. They need three to four people from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Tulsa SPCA emphasized that volunteers won’t be working with the new arrivals. “That may change in the near future,” they said.

The dogs will be made available for adoption once fully vetted, healthy and socialized, Tulsa SPCA said.

This is a developing story.

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