12 Dogs Abandoned in Tulsa Find Safety Thanks to Puppy Haven Rescue
The other day in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a driver was shocked to see a group of small dogs darting down a busy street. At first, it looked like just a few pups — but as more appeared, the driver quickly realized there were not 10, not 11, but 12 dogs on the loose, terrified and in danger of being hit by cars.
The Good Samaritan immediately called Puppy Haven Rescue for help.
“They were … terrified of cars,” said Breanne Luiskutty, president of Puppy Haven Rescue.
When the team arrived, they noticed something unusual: every single dog was male. Combined with the fact that they were all small poodle-mix breeds, it became clear to rescuers that the pups had likely been discarded by a backyard breeder.
Sadly, this is something Puppy Haven Rescue sees far too often — dogs treated as commodities until they’re no longer considered “useful.”
The 12 abandoned pups were dirty, underfed and completely disoriented. Puppy Haven Rescue managed to take in 10 of the dogs right away, placing them into loving foster homes.
“The dogs were very scared the first night they went home,” Luiskutty said.
But with patience and gentle care, the dogs are already starting to decompress. They’re cuddling with their foster siblings, exploring yards, and — for the first time — learning what it feels like to be safe.
“Your heart breaks for what they’ve endured, but it also comes with a sense of relief that they no longer have to suffer,” Luiskutty added.
Over the coming weeks, the pups will receive full veterinary care, including grooming, vaccinations and neutering. Once they’re ready, they’ll each be put up for adoption.
For now, they’re finally experiencing the warmth of real homes and the kindness of people who see their worth.
“We are hoping they find people who protect and choose them for the rest of their lives,” Luiskutty said. “We know for certain they are all worth it.”