Saving Whiskers and Tails

Saving Whiskers and Tails Saving Whiskers and Tails is a foster based animal rescue located in Pryor, OK. We are a 501c3 animal rescue, made up solely of volunteers.

Our primary goal is to rescue and rehome abused and abandoned animals. We strive to help local pets have a better quality of life through education and services to pets and their owners. We help direct families to affordable veterinarian services for spay/neuter, immunizations and veterinary care. Your donations of time and talents are very much appreciated. If you are interested in volunteering,

please contact us at [email protected]. If you would like to make a donation for an animal in need, you may donate though PayPal friends and family ([email protected]) or by mailing your donation to PO Box 44, Pryor, OK. 74362. Thank you for your support!

07/03/2025

Sweet Sahara is shy, but when her foster mom steps outside, she lights up with the softest, sweetest excitement.

She jumps up and down, side to side, mouth open in a big smile, ears flapping as she tries to be brave, just for her person. Right now, Sahara is living outside in the heat, and every day under the hot sun, she dreams of what it would feel like to finally be inside, in the cool AC, with her people close by.

She wants to lay on a soft bed, feel the breeze from the vent, and wag her tail when you walk by, not just when you come outside. She wants to know what it feels like to be safe, cool, and loved.

Sahara may be shy at first, but once she trusts you, her gentle happy dance will warm your heart every day. She is ready for a home that will give her the time she needs to settle in, a quiet space to decompress, and the kindness she’s been waiting for.

Imagine being the reason this shy girl finally feels safe enough to sleep in the AC, without worrying about the heat ever again.

Interested in fostering or adopting Sahara? Apply here: poppysproject.org/forms. She’s ready for her next chapter, and she’s hoping you’ll be the one to open that door.

Urgent!! 🚨
07/02/2025

Urgent!! 🚨

Here’s Jett! He is still accepting applications. If you’re interested in adopting Jett, apply here: poppysproject.org/fo...
07/02/2025

Here’s Jett! He is still accepting applications. If you’re interested in adopting Jett, apply here: poppysproject.org/forms.

Double Merle with deficits AND positive for parvo. People suck. 😞 STOP BACKYARD BREEDING, SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS,  and...
07/02/2025

Double Merle with deficits AND positive for parvo. People suck. 😞 STOP BACKYARD BREEDING, SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS, and VACCINATE YOUR PUPPIES!

Chewie is an active, fun dog who enjoys car rides, playing fetch, and going for walks. During his time at the shelter, h...
07/02/2025

Chewie is an active, fun dog who enjoys car rides, playing fetch, and going for walks. During his time at the shelter, he has walked well on a leash and has been a good boy with his daily routine.

We are committed to being fully transparent about Chewie. He has a high prey drive and has grabbed a cat before, so he cannot go to a home with cats.

Chewie also gets overwhelmed by loud, fast movements, especially in tight spaces. In his first foster home, young children unexpectedly came into the home for the holidays. The foster tried to hold Chewie by the collar while the kids came in, and during the chaos, Chewie turned and nipped her hand, likely trying to get away. We don’t know the exact details, but after that, he growled at the children, and the foster chose to remove him from her home.

Now, Chewie is in the shelter, and they are kindly keeping him safe for us while we work to find him the right placement.

Since being at the shelter, Chewie has shown no concerning behaviors until recently when a group of people suddenly came through the lobby, loud and with arms out, startling him in a small space. He lunged, barking and growling, but calmed down once outside. The next day, he saw the same people and was completely fine. We believe sudden chaos is very overwhelming for him, and he needs a calm, structured environment.

What Chewie Needs:
• An adult-only home or one with calm, older teens who will respect his space
• A cat-free environment
• A consistent, calm routine with structure
• A home that understands he may react to sudden chaos
• A family committed to helping him feel safe

Chewie could do well in a home with a submissive dog around his size. He enjoys dog companionship if the other dog is not pushy and gives him space.

Chewie deserves a chance with someone who will see the good dog he is when he feels secure. We are committed to finding him a home where he will not sit in a kennel indefinitely, but will have the chance to be loved and understood.

If you think you could give Chewie the safe, structured home he needs, please reach out, and quickly. Fireworks are coming and I don’t want him to spend the Fourth of July trapped in an outdoor kennel.

“IS THAT—IS THAT MY FOSTER MOM?!”Hi, it’s me, Sahara, your local deer impersonator. I was minding my own business, doing...
07/02/2025

“IS THAT—IS THAT MY FOSTER MOM?!”

Hi, it’s me, Sahara, your local deer impersonator. I was minding my own business, doing Important Yard Patrol, when suddenly—BOOM—foster mom appeared, and I levitated with joy. Ears flying, eyes sparkling, legs ready to launch because OMG I KNOW HER.

I may be shy with new people at first (stranger danger, duh), but give me some time, snacks, and gentle words, and I will light up when I see you too. Just, uh, you’ll need a 6’ fence because I can step over anything shorter (I’m not even trying to brag, it’s just physics).

No cats, please (they’re suspicious). But if you need a long-legged, goofy, zoomie-prone, loyal best friend who will celebrate you every time you walk in the door, I’m your girl.

Ready to bring me home? Let’s make it official.

Apply at poppysproject.org/forms

🚨 ALERT: Best Guard Dog Ever (sort of) 🚨Foster mom was gone all day. She came home, unpacked, made a snack, scrolled her...
07/01/2025

🚨 ALERT: Best Guard Dog Ever (sort of) 🚨

Foster mom was gone all day. She came home, unpacked, made a snack, scrolled her phone, and ten minutes later Eva finally woke up like: “Oh hey, you’re home?”

If you’re looking for a guard dog, Eva might not exactly qualify (unless you need someone to guard the couch). But if you’re looking for a dog—a sweet, goofy, nap-loving, snack-seeking dog—Eva is absolutely your girl.

Apply to adopt Eva and get yourself a professional nap buddy today! Poppysproject.org/forms

“Hi, it’s me, Chewie 🐾The sun is warm, the grass is tickling my belly, and I’m pretty sure if I keep my mouth open like ...
07/01/2025

“Hi, it’s me, Chewie 🐾

The sun is warm, the grass is tickling my belly, and I’m pretty sure if I keep my mouth open like this, I’ll catch at least three treats from the sky.

Sometimes, when I roll in the grass, I pretend everything is okay for a minute. I pretend I’m in a home, with someone who will scratch my belly until I fall asleep, not just until the next dog needs a turn.

The grass feels nice, and I love to play, but at the end of the day, I’m still here, waiting behind a kennel door, hoping someone will see me and say, ‘That’s my dog.’

I’m trying to stay brave, but it’s hard being in the shelter, waiting every day for my person. I’m ready for a soft bed, a routine, and someone to call me theirs. I’m ready to give all the love I’ve been saving up in this goofy, tender heart of mine. ~Chewie

Chewie may be safe, but he’s not living. He’s outside all day, every day. It’s hot. He’s tired. He’s starting to believe what too many shelter dogs believe: that he’s trapped, unwanted, unloved. It isn’t fair to him, and it isn’t fair to any of the animals stuck behind kennel doors day after day.

We are failing him every day he stays there. I will not let him rot in a cage. He deserves a chance.

💔 Chewie cannot live with cats.
💔 Loud, fast-moving kids make him incredibly nervous.
💛 He LOVES other dogs if they have a submissive personality. Chewie himself has a dominant personality, so he can’t live with another dominant dog.

What does Chewie want? A couch to curl up on, a bed to stretch out on, a toy box FULL of the squeakiest squeaky toys, and a person who will love him forever and ever.

Please, help us get Chewie out of the shelter and into a foster or forever home. He cannot live in that cage any longer.

Apply to foster or adopt Chewie: poppysproject.org/forms

Here are a few faces still looking for forever. ♥️
07/01/2025

Here are a few faces still looking for forever. ♥️

Guys. Chewie needs a miracle.
07/01/2025

Guys. Chewie needs a miracle.

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PO Box 44
Pryor, OK
74362

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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