Humane Society of Cherokee County

Tahlequah, OK

A nonprofit humane society in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. This organization does not publish a public street address, which is typical of foster-based rescues, so contact them to arrange meeting a cat. Adoption fees: Cats: starting at $60. Includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, worming, flea/tick prevention, and microchip.

Adoption fee From $60

Hours By appointment only, email to schedule a visit

Areas served Tahlequah and the surrounding area, Oklahoma

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $60

Cats: starting at $60. Includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, worming, flea/tick prevention, and microchip.

How it works

Cats are tested for FIV, feline leukemia, and heartworm before adoption. Fill out an application on the adoptions page of the website.

Location

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The area

Cherokee County at a glance

Population 47,942

Housing units 22,363

Est. households with a cat 6,002

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats start at $60, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, worming, flea/tick prevention, and microchip.

How do I visit?

By appointment only, email to schedule a visit.

Get involved

Support Humane Society of Cherokee County

Surrendering a cat

Contact Humane Society of Cherokee County at 918-457-7997 or humanecherokeecounty@gmail.com to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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