• VAW is a charitable, non-profit organization founded in 1974 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to prevent cruelty to animals and has earned the recognition of being a reputable, well-informed organization which is a strong and effective voice for animals throughout the state of Oklahoma.
• VAW's telephone number is 405-606-8476. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 20061, Oklahoma City, OK  73156. Our email address is vaw100@coxinet.net.  Our our low-cost, high quality spay/neuter clinic for low-income families called the  SPOT (Stop Pet Overpopulation Today) Clinic scheduling number is also 405-606-8476.  The clinic's email address is petcrazy@cox.net.
• VAW is supported entirely by grants, donations and membership dues from our caring friends.

Since opening the SPOT Clinic on February 23, 2006, we have spayed and neutered over 18,000 cats and dogs!  When our animal clients leave our doors, they have received high quality surgery, ears cleaned, toe nails clipped, new collar if needed, an engraved identification tag, vaccinations when needed, and most important, TENDER LOVING CARE.  Without the dedication of our volunteers, exceptional staff (Vicky, Keith, Nancy, Dr.Yunker), President (Karen Brady) Board of Directors, Executive Director (Shirley Coble) and our financial supporters, none of the above would have been accomplished. We can't thank them enough!!! 

WHY DID WE OPEN OUR CLINIC?

In the 1970's and 1980's society tried to euthanize (kill) our way out of the tragic pet overpopulation problem.  In the 1990's we believed adoption was the answer.  In the 2000's we discovered that we can't adopt our way out of this problem. To stop the killing of homeless animals, we must achieve a more effective balance between proactive programs (neutering assistance, pet retention, pet I.D. programs) and reactive ones (shelter/sanctuary, rescue and adoption programs).

We've discovered what companion animal rescuers have been seeking for more than a century... the way to end the killing of cats and dogs who have become homeless.  Getting there will only require that we devote more resources to stopping them from becoming homeless in the first place.  We must provide affordable spay/neuter services for the poor and working poor, pet retention education and pet I.D. programs. Now that we know the way home, we owe it to the animals we serve to follow that path without delay, WHATEVER IT MAY TAKE.

If you or anyone you know can benefit from this program, please call 405-606-8476 or e-mail petcrazy@cox.net to make an appointment.