Oklahoma Pet Law FAQs

• Q: My Lost Dog Was Turned In To The Dog Pound. When I Went To Pick Him Up, He Was Sick And Died In His Cage. Can I Sue The Dog Pound?
  A: No. The dog pound only has the duty to return any lost dog to their rightful owners. The dog pound will not be liable if the dog was injured or killed during the … More
• Q: What Is The Dog And Cat Sterilization Act?
  A: Under the Dog and Cat Sterilization Act, no dog or cat maybe be released from any adoption agency unless the animal has been surgically spayed or neutered, rendering … More
• Q: I Was Going To Neuter My Dog When I Adopted Him, But I Have Been Busy At Work. Can I Get An Extension Or Will I Lose My Deposit?
  A: You generally have about two months to spay of neuter your pet depending on the age of the animal. Any extension of time to sterilize your animal depends on the health … More
• Q: My Lost Dog Was Turned In To The Dog Pound. Will They Sterilize It Before They Return It To Me?
  A: In general no. If your dog is found at the pound and they have reason to believe that the animal will be picked up by the owner, then they will not sterilize the … More
• Q: I Want To Adopt A Pet For My Home, But The Dog Pound Has Strict Guidelines For Adoption. Can They Do This?
  A: Yes. Any dog pound or releasing agency is authorized to establish their own adoption standards so long as they follow certain guidelines. First and foremost, most … More
• Q: I Am Worried About The Dog Pound Euthanizing My Pet. Are There Any Standards Or Guidelines That Must Be Followed?
  A: Yes. Euthanasia can only be carried out by a licensed veterinarian or a person trained and approved as an animal euthanasia technician by the State of Oklahoma. … More
• Q: I Am Concerned About A Local Laboratory That Does Live Testing On Dogs And Cats. Is That Legal?
  A: Oklahoma law allows the use of animal testing within any school, college, dentistry, medical laboratory, hospital, or any other scientific or educational establishment … More
• Q: Is It A Crime To Hit An Animal?
  A: Whether or not it is a crime to strike an animal depends on whether the person intended to cruelly beat or injure the animal. If the person did, then that constitutes … More
• Q: Am I Allowed To Have A Cockfight In The Privacy Of My Home
  A: No. In the state of Oklahoma, cockfighting is illegal. Any person found starting or encouraging a cockfight will be guilty of a felony. So even if you are merely … More

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