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The Tulsa Animal Welfare Commission met on October 12, 2026, with Commissioners Stucky, Paul, and Coonsweiler present. Animal Services Director Sherry Carrier and guest Melissa Allen, CEO of the Tulsa SPCA, were also in attendance. The meeting covered updates on the new animal shelter facility and the creation of a subcommittee to review department policies.
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