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WHO ARE WE? Coins 4 Critters is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the unwanted animal population in Muskogee, Oklahoma. HOW? We provide financial assistance for spaying and neutering to pets whose homes are in need of our help. One of the ways we try to help our community become aware of this problem is through education. We have found many people unknowingly contribute to pet overpopulation by simply being ignorant. We support the "Five Saves Lives" campaign intended to prevent companion animals from having, “just one litter.” Early age sterilization is the most effective way to halt pet overpopulation while also preventing many health problems, including mammary tumors, at a far greater rate than later sterilization. "Five Saves Lives" refers to the need to spay pets before five months of age, preventing the first heat cycle in dogs and the first litter in cats. Many people believe that pets should be spayed or neutered after the age of six months. The goal is to educate the public that it’s healthier for the animal and saves lives to spay by five months of age. We are also dedicated to educating people about puppymills. By ignoring puppymills you contribute to their success. Email or call your state senator. Click here to learn what a puppymill is and how to help.
We are always needing foster homes. Without foster homes, we cannot save animals. Foster homes are the central hub of any rescue organization. If you have a little extra room and a little extra love to give, email us to find out more.
WHAT ELSE? We also rescue homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens that have been surrendered, abandoned, stray or from the shelter. We usually place them in foster care until they are adopted. You can see the animals here on our website or by going to: **If you need help getting your pet spayed/neutered, click here. NEWS In its new cover story, "21 Ways to Serve America," TIME magazine has one suggestion we're all for: FOSTERING A PET! The magazine notes that with "1.2 million homes in foreclosure, pets, just like people, are being displaced in record numbers......." What you can do..... READ MORE..... Check out our links page for all sorts of information from animal-friendly shopping to information on behavioral issues and lots lots more!
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