Pet Hero Contest

MEET THE WINNERS OF OUR 2018 PET HERO CONTEST

THE AMAZING STORIES OF OUR PET HEROES

COMPASSION SAVES A LIFE, COURAGE AND LOVE RETURN THE FAVOR

When Luke was a puppy, Dawn Cocteau rescued him from drowning and went on to adopt him into her family. A few years later Luke returned the favor and rescued Dawn from a perilous situation. Read Luke's story here.  ​​

THE CAT WHO SAVED THE NIGHT

Mistaken for a black lump in the middle of the street when he was a tiny kitten, Sphynx was rescued on a blistering hot summer day by Emily Haastrup and her mother Earnestine. When Emily went off to college, Sphynx helped Earnestine in a unique way few could imagine. Read Sphynx's story here.     

PRIZES FOR OUR PET HEROES

Each of our 2018 Pet Heroes won a $1,000 scholarship for their humans and an official OSU-OKC Horseshoe Award.

“Only if we understand can we care. Only if we care will we help. Only if we help shall all be saved.” – Jane Goodall

WHY A PET HERO CONTEST?

OSU-OKC is home to one of the best Veterinary Technology programs in the country. A Pet Hero contest recognizes the special animal friends that walk, fly and slither into our lives while highlighting the people who dedicate their careers to animal care and by extension, make the lives of humans and communities better. The Pet Hero stories support fundraising efforts for scholarships to OSU-OKC’s Registered Veterinary Technician Program with the goal of helping our students graduate debt-free.

THE SCOOP ON OUR VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Students in OSU-OKC's Veterinary Technician Program provide valuable services to our Oklahoma communities before and after graduation. As part of their training, student Veterinary Technicians treat animals under the supervision of licensed veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians at partnership animal shelters in and around the Oklahoma City metro area. Student veterinary technicians learn to work with a variety of animals including companion animals, large animals, and exotic species.