Oklahoma City Municipal Code ch. 8, art. I, div. 7 — DECLARED EMERGENCIES OR DISASTERS | Oklahoma City Municipal Code (Supp. No. 5, Update 1: codified through Ordinance No. 28070, adopted April 21, 2026) — City of Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 8-85 Authorized actions of the division.

§ 8-85. - Authorized actions of the division. During times of declared emergencies or disasters within the City, the division shall be the lead agency for domestic animal-related response, rescue, and recovery efforts and shall work cooperatively with local, State and Federal governmental agencies, and private animal rescue groups to respond to the emergency or disaster. To provide pet owners with protection and assistance during times of declared emergencies or disasters, the division may: (a) require that no affected animals be removed from the City, other than by their owners, for a period of up to 30 days after an emergency or declared disaster, without the prior written permission of the division, so that owners have a reasonable opportunity to be reunited with lost pets. (b) establish a date after which affected animals can be removed from the City. (c) waive some or all of the fees associated with reclaiming lost pets. (d) distribute donated and purchased pet-related items, including dog houses, collars, leashes, pet food, pet care supplies, carriers, crates and similar items to the owners or keepers of pets affected by the emergency or disaster. (e) suspend normal operations to focus on the emergency or disaster, including transferring animals no longer being held for stray holding periods to other agencies, shelters, individuals or rescue groups as needed or take such other actions as may be required to address the demands of the emergency or disaster. (Ord. No. 23145, § 2, 10-3-06)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 8-86 City guidelines to prevail.

§ 8-86. - City guidelines to prevail. It shall be unlawful and an offense for any non-governmental organization or entity, including those working under the auspices of governmental agencies, to fail to work within the guidelines and requirements of the City and the disaster response protocols established by the division or to conduct animal rescue activities or set up temporary animal shelters without the written consent of the Superintendent. (Ord. No. 23145, § 2, 10-3-06)