He doubles back on walks... just to check on you.

 

That's Roscoe. An almost 6-month-old Anatolian Shepherd and Great Pyrenees mix who is basically the definition of loyal.

 

He's playful. He's sweet. He loves being right there in your world.

 

And right now, he's at the Okmulgee Humane Society waiting for his forever home.

 

The good news? He's ready to go. He's already been vetted, vaccinated, and neutered. He's good with kids and other dogs.

 

And he comes with zero drama and a whole lot of heart.

 

He's medium-sized with a gorgeous cream and apricot coat, still in his puppy phase (so yes, you'd get to watch him grow), and he has absolutely no special needs. Just needs someone to call home.

 

If you've been thinking about adopting, or you know someone who's been on the fence... this might be the sign.

 

Applications and meet and greets are handled right through the Okmulgee Humane Society. Monday through Friday, 10 am to 1 pm, or reach out at hello@okmulgeehumane.org.

Somewhere over the Pacific, a sailor from Okmulgee is keeping a multi-million dollar aircraft mission-ready.

 

His name is Lakota Lancaster. Preston High School class of 2021.

 

And right now he's maintaining the radar and sensor systems on one of the most advanced patrol aircraft in the U.S. Navy... in seven countries and counting.

 

But this story isn't really about an aircraft.

 

It's about that voice. You know the one. The one that follows every small-town kid and whispers you're not going anywhere.

 

Lakota Lancaster heard it too. This week in The Okmulgee Spotlight, we're telling his full story. And the part that hit us hardest... he didn't leave Okmulgee behind. He took it with him.

There's a dog at the Okmulgee County Humane Society  who jumps on trampolines by himself and runs down the slide at the playground.

 

His name is Jake, and he is looking for a home.

Jake is a 2.5-year-old brindle Plott Hound mix (think tiger stripes, 47 pounds, and a personality that will make you laugh out loud).

 

He's house-trained, crate-trained, knows basic commands, plays fetch like a pro, and bonds hard with his people.

 

He was adopted from the humane society two years ago and recently returned after some conflicts with small dogs in his previous home. But here's the thing... since coming back, staff have seen a different side of Jake.

 

He's doing great with dogs his own size. He's calm around cats. 

He's social, playful, and ready to connect.

 

He does best in a home without small pets, but he might be exactly what someone in Okmulgee County has been looking for.

 

If that someone is you, or if you know someone who needs a funny, athletic, affectionate dog with tiger stripes in their life, go read the full story.

 

Read the full story in The Okmulgee Spotlight

He's a young Chihuahua mix over at the Okmulgee Humane Society, and he is... a lot of fun. Curious. Gentle. Funny. Quiet.

Basically everything you'd want in a four-legged roommate.

He's already house-trained (seriously, skip that whole puppy phase), vaccinated, great with kids, and has zero special needs.

 

He's young, he's healthy, and he's just waiting for someone to give him a chance.

 

Now, he hasn't been around a ton of other dogs or cats yet, so if you've got a full house of pets, that's worth asking the shelter about. But given how calm and adaptable he is at his age, the team over there is feeling pretty optimistic.

 

He's small (under 25 lbs), brown and cream, and honestly... he sounds like exactly the kind of dog that sneaks right into your heart before you even realize it's happening.

 

If you've been thinking about adding a dog to your family, Wally might be your guy.

 

Read the full story and find out how to start the adoption process at The Okmulgee Spotlight.

Okay friends, we need to talk about Nora.

She's 12 weeks old. She's a gorgeous brindle and white pit bull/lab mix. And here's what makes her basically the unicorn of adoptable puppies: she gets along with everyone .

Kids? Loves them.

Other dogs? Absolutely.

Cats? Yep. Even cats.

Nora is one of seven puppies who were rescued from the Okmulgee Shelter when they were tiny. Now she's been spayed, fully vaccinated, has had her boosters, and is ready to find her forever family through the Okmulgee Humane Society.

At just 12 weeks old, she's at that perfect puppy age - young enough to bond deeply with her new family, but old enough to start learning. She's affectionate, playful, loving, and has that sweet puppy personality that'll melt your heart.

Whether you're a family with kids, have other pets at home, or are looking for your first dog - Nora could be your perfect match.

Here's the thing: sweet puppies like Nora don't stay available for long. If you've been thinking about adopting, this might be your sign.

[Read Nora's full story and learn how to adopt →]

Apply at OKCOhumane.org/adopt

She's waiting for you. 🐾