Stilwellness Animal Clinic
by Renee Fite
City of Stilwell Director of Public Relations and Media
The fourth annual Stilwellness Animal Clinic was a success on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Almost all of the free 250 immunizations available were given to pets belonging to Adair
County citizens who showed up at Adair State Park for the
event. It was a first come, first served opportunity with cars lined
up before 10 a.m. so the event began an hour earlier than
advertised. Stilwell citizens could also purchase or update their
animals city license.
Vaccines for rabies and DHPP for free as were gifts for pets
such as food, kitty litter, pet toys, pet crate, cat trees and other
items while supplies were available.
Community Development Director Shawn Noel was the local
event coordinator.
“The city coordinates this county event. Many residents
registered their dogs for city licenses, and we gave almost 250
shots. It was nice to have vendors in attendance this year,” Noel
said.
The event was advertised to begin at 11 a.m. “The line was so long at 10 a.m. we started at 10 a.m. The initial rush was done about 11:30 a.m. and the line was gone by 12:30 p.m.,” said Noel.
The event is held to help the community.
“We understand it’s important we get our pets immunized and
we understand not everyone can easily afford to pay. We hope
to continue this clinic to help protect our citizens,” he said.
Keeping pets immunized helps keep the community healthy.
“It’s been years since we had a case of rabies and it keeps
Parvo down,” said Noel.
Denise Brown, with the City of Stilwell, was glad to see all the
dogs adopted from the shelter. "I was happy to help out and make sure everyone gets their pets taken care of,” said Brown.
Vendors included Bell Finance and Diamond Finance, who
brought dog treats and water. “They even adopted a dog,” Brown said.
EZ Phone was also there offering free phones to those who
qualified.
Another City volunteer, Amy Duncan, brought several of her
family including daughters Kaylee Stewart and Trinity Duncan.
“Kaylee was helping adopt dogs by walking around with them.
Trinity was passing out papers to fill out for immunization and
the city license. Kaylee loves to work with animals and Trinity
offered to help out too, she usually helps every year,” said
Duncan.
It was a good event to help people with the cost of pet care,
Duncan said. Kaylee said it made her happy the animal shelter was empty.
“I’m so glad the dogs were adopted and talking to people was
fun. I saw people from the community I hadn’t seen in years,”
said Kaylee.
This event was sponsored by the City of Stilwell, Petco and the
Cherokee Nation Environmental Health Department.
Vicki Green with Tahlequah Animal Control in the event
coordinator. She brought Dr. Tim Synar, from Muskogee and
others to help on Saturday.
“We appreciate everyone who volunteered Saturday and the
citizens who came to have their pets taken care of,” said Mayor
Wright.
Noel said, “We appreciate all the work city of Stilwell employees
and family did volunteering.”
The June 14 and 15 free spay and neuter clinic has a waiting
list for cancellations and future clinics. Call to get on the new
list. Donations can be made specifically for the clinics. For more
information contact Animal Control and 918 575-4454 or 918
696-7143. To get on the waiting list call 918 696-7413.
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Address: 20 S. 1st St., Stilwell, OK 74960
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