Help Us Name Our New Rescues!
Want to know how they got their names? To celebrate this milestone, people just like you will be submitting their favorite names.
County Dog #4
When our Animal Welfare Officers assisted the county sheriff with a cruelty investigation, they found 13 dogs living in heartbreaking conditions. They had no food, no water, and spent their days chained outside. This little guy arrived at Norman Animal Welfare with nothing more than the name “County Dog #4.” At just 12 pounds, it was obvious life hadn’t been kind to him.
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As if his past wasn’t enough, he tested positive for parvovirus shortly after arriving at the shelter. Parvo can be devastating for puppies, but this little guy refused to give up. Thanks to the incredible care of our veterinary team—and his own determination—he beat it.
Today, he’s gaining weight, learning to trust people, and finally getting to experience what it means to simply be a puppy. His story could have ended very differently, but because he was given a chance, his future is now filled with hope instead of hardship.
He may have arrived as County Dog #4, but he’ll leave here with something much more important: a name, a family, and the life every dog deserves.
Frannie
Frannie arrived at Norman Animal Welfare on July 8, 2026, with a devastating wound to the side of her face. Despite efforts to locate an owner, no one came for her. She recovered in the shelter’s veterinary office where she received extensive medical care and daily monitoring. Today her wounds are healing beautifully, and through it all she has remained incredibly affectionate, trusting, and resilient.
Bailey
Bailey came into the shelter on April 15, 2026, as part of a protective custody case with her seven puppies. Her entire focus was keeping them safe until they were old enough to find homes. Now that her puppies have moved on, Bailey is finally getting her chance at a forever family. She’s a staff favorite who loves people and gets along well with other dogs.
Momma Dog
Momma Dog arrived at Norman Animal Welfare on July 2 with seven nursing puppies. Before coming into the shelter she lost her entire right ear, though the cause is unknown. She was found in the country with no food, shelter, or help, yet somehow managed to keep every one of her puppies alive. Despite everything she’s endured, she remains incredibly gentle and trusting of people.
Brady
Brady arrived as a stray weighing only 41 pounds and unable to use one of his back legs. He was diagnosed with a complete ACL tear and is scheduled for TPLO surgery on August 10. Rather than letting his injury define him, the shelter committed to giving him the surgery he needs so he can live a full, active life. If all goes well, he’ll still be able to board the next lifesaving transport after surgery.