The Vision:

The Safe & Humane initiative joins experts, advocates, and leaders across the country to educate and inspire others to act. We are committed to bettering the lives of animals in our state in an effort to make Oklahoma the safest and most humane place to be an animal by the year 2032. As the late Louisa McCune stated," where animals fare well, people fare well."

Farm Animals

Feeding Oklahoma: What is the impact of industrialized farming on the animals and our communities?

Companion Animals

They are our loyal friends, but what happens when there are too

many to care for?

Equine

Oklahomans love their horses, but with the highest amount per capita, can we take care of them all?

Wildlife

Space for all: how do we keep our prairies and forests wild with our state’s growing population?

Exotic Animals

Found in the zoo and the neighbor's basement: How do we conserve the animals without harming them?

Laboratory & Research Animals

Advancing tomorrow or protecting today: What ethical grounds

SHOULD GOVERN ANIMAL TESTING? should govern animal testing?

2026 ANIMAL Conference

The fifth ANIMAL Conference will be September 18 and 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. We are excited to have you join us for a conference of inspiration and ideas while we tackle issues facing animals in Oklahoma and the nation. *Please contact, manda@kirkpatrickfoundation.com, if you would like to be added to the ANIMAL Conference contact list.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

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