TULSA, Okla. — Puppy Haven Rescue says donations for the shelter were taken from a Bixby shopping center.
"They were in need of food and they saw an opportunity," Lauren Luiskutty, with the Haven, said.
In a Facebook post, the animal rescue said items placed in an outdoor box were stolen on Jan. 13. They also shared a video showing two people, one with a box in his hand, getting into a silver four-door vehicle and driving away.
Luiskutty said the shelter relies on donations to keep the operations running smoothly. Currently, it manages more than 100 dogs, approximately 81 of which are up for adoption.
However, until the dogs are adopted, they need food, treats, leashes, kennels and more.
The video was shot at the Cross Creek Retail/Office plaza, where the haven's 'event center' is housed, near 128th and Memorial in Bixby.
2 News spoke with Amanda Kelley, who's been with the shelter for four years. She says her experiences there have changed her outlook on furry Oklahomans.
"I always knew there were a lot of dogs in Oklahoma that needed homes," Kelly said, "But it’s become very clear that there’s just way too many, and there’s just not enough homes and fosters. "We just really need all the help we can get to save as many lives as we can."
The shelter is gladly accepting donations of anything dog-related. They occasionally set the blue donation box outside. Otherwise, donors will leave donations right outside the door.
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