Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,617,316 residents in 2007 and a land area of 68,667 square miles, Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state. The state's name is derived from the Choctaw words okla and humma, meaning "red people", and is known informally by its nickname, The Sooner State. Formed from the Indian Territory on November 16, 1907, Oklahoma was the 46th state to enter the union. Its residents are known as Oklahomans, and its capital and largest city is Oklahoma City.
In the state's largest urban areas, pockets of jazz culture flourish, and Native American, Mexican, and Asian enclaves produce music and art of their respective cultures. The Oklahoma Mozart Festival in Bartlesville is one of the largest classical music festivals in the southern United States, and Oklahoma City's Festival of the Arts has been named one of the top fine arts festivals in the nation. The Tulsa Ballet, one of the state's five major city ballet companies, is rated as one of the top ballet companies in the United States by the New York Times. The University of Oklahoma's dance program, formed by ballerina Yvonne Chouteau and husband Miguel Terekhov in 1962 was the first fully-accredited program of its kind in the United States. In Sand Springs, an outdoor amphitheater called "Discoveryland!" is the official performance headquarters for the musical Oklahoma! Historically, the state has produced musical styles such as The Tulsa Sound and Western Swing, which was popularized at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa. The building, known as the "Carnegie Hall of Western Swing", served as the performance headquarters of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys during the 1930s.
Altus Animal Aid - Organization aiding in the adoption of unwanted and abandoned animals in the Altus/Texoma area. Membership application, success stories, wish list, foster form, photographs of adoptable pets, and why not to use a "free to a good home" ad.
Animal Aid - Volunteer needs, newsletter archive, photographs of available cats and dogs, and a calendar of events. Tulsa.
Animal Rescue Foundation of Bartlesville - All-volunteer organization dedicated to finding new homes for abused/abandoned companion animals. Adoption application, map to the shelter, hours of operation, and contact information.
Animal Rescue Tulsa - Rescuing pets from city animal shelters and caring for them until they are adopted. Photographs of available animals, adoption policies, wish list, donation form, and memorial listings.
Ardmore Animal Shelter - Organization's history, lost and found listings, things to consider before adopting an animal, directions to the shelter, wish list, and volunteer opportunities.
City of Owasso Animal Shelter - Municipal animal shelter that provides shelter to all stray and abandoned animals. Directions to the shelter, contact information, and photographs of animals in need of adoption.
Enid SPCA - Wish list, explanation of adoption fees, and photographs of animals in need of homes.
Friends With Four Paws - Foster care network promoting the adoption and care of animals in Grady County. Photographs of pets available for adoption, list of ways to help, and adoption fair schedule.
Online Oklahoma Animal Shelters - List of animal shelters throughout the state and listings of dogs being placed in new homes by current owners.
Pet Adoption League - No-kill group specializing in animals who are over 5 years old, handicapped in some way, or who have been orphaned due to the owner's death. List of available cats and dogs, adoption policies, and volunteer needs. Tulsa.
Pets and People Humane Society - The last line of defense for many dogs and cats in the metro area of Oklahoma City and beyond. Pet tips, adoption information, volunteer information and pet photographs.
Pets4Adoption - Dedicated to finding good homes for lost, stray, unwanted, abandoned, and abused animals. Pictures and news. Norman.
Rogers County Humane Society - Network of foster volunteers rescuing and taking in stray animals. Rescue news and contact information.
Stillwater Animal Control - Municipal animal shelter that takes in stray and homeless animals. Directions to the shelter, information on adoption fees, and photographs of available animals.
Tulsa Animal Shelter - Information about animal control, profiles of animals available for adoption, city ordinance, pet care tips, and location map.
Tulsa Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Non-profit organization that offers refuge, medical care, and opportunity for adoption to unwanted animals. Volunteer events, donation opportunities, and photographs of pets available for adoption.
Washington County SPCA - Non-profit organization that provides shelter, protection and care for animals. Photographs and descriptions of pets available for adoption
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