Hands Helping Paws, Inc.

08/22/2026

A Little Squirrel, A Big Reminder 🐿️❤️

A neighbor found a baby squirrel in her front yard this afternoon. It wasn’t moving, and ants were crawling on it—but thankfully, it was still alive. We quickly made a trip to WildCare Oklahoma, where this little one could receive the care it needed.

We are so thankful that our community has a wildlife rehabilitation center to help animals in need. WildCare Oklahoma is a nonprofit organization that provides critical care to injured, orphaned, and displaced wildlife throughout our communities.

Please consider making a donation to support their lifesaving work. Every contribution helps provide food, medicine, shelter, and care for wildlife that otherwise might not survive.

🐿️ Our wildlife needs us—and WildCare Oklahoma is there for them. ❤️

https://www.wildcareoklahoma.org/

08/22/2026

Today, August 22, 2026, is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day! The observance is a reminder to schedule regular wellness exams and preventive care for cats—even indoor cats.

Call your favorite veterinarian or clinic and make that appointment now.

08/22/2026

Enjoying the evening.

08/21/2026

🌤️ Get out and enjoy these cooler temperatures this morning! It’s a great time to tackle those outdoor tasks before the heat returns this afternoon. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and make the most of this beautiful morning! ☀️

08/19/2026

Our long-term outdoor enclosure cats have been brought inside due to the extreme heat. Some are staying comfortably in kennels and are resting well. ❤️🐾

Please make sure that any animals who cannot be brought indoors have adequate shade, plenty of fresh water, and relief from the heat.

These hot temperatures can be dangerous for animals. A little extra care can make a tremendous difference. Please check on outdoor animals frequently and help keep them safe. 🐾☀️💧

08/16/2026

UPDATE: An independent firm has been hired to investigate Moore Animal Welfare & Adoption Center. Meanwhile, the City is moving forward with a job posting that appears designed to keep the current interim manager in charge.

The position requires eight years of leadership experience. Almost no one in Oklahoma has held a leadership position in animal welfare that long. Even the leader behind Norman’s remarkable shelter turnaround wouldn’t qualify.

But the interim manager at Moore would.

This is the same manager whose actions appear to be among those at issue in the independent investigation.

So why are we making a permanent hiring decision before investigators have even begun their work?

We were fortunate to have an outstanding superintendent in Moore. She stepped down after her warnings about negligence and accountability went unheard.

Our demand is simple: PAUSE.

Let the investigation follow the facts before making a critical decision about who will lead Moore Animal Welfare.

If you agree, email the Mayor and City Council today and ask them to pause hiring until the investigation is complete.

Email addresses will be in the comments. Please share.

08/15/2026

The boys were enjoying the cooler temperatures early this morning.

08/15/2026

Both boys showed up earlier this evening for dinner.

08/14/2026

08/13/2026

Good morning from Thomas and TJ.