Hey, Tulsa! I came across a story about a woman named Tanya Crawford, and I couldn't wait to share it with you. According to KTUL, Tanya has fostered more than 150 dogs. Can you imagine how many wagging tails, uncertain beginnings and hopeful goodbyes that might represent? I found myself wondering what first inspired her to open her home to an animal who required help, and what keeps her doing it. Then I learned about her latest foster family, and my admiration grew even more.

Their story begins in Okmulgee County, where a mother dog named Olivia and her nine puppies had been surrendered to a shelter. According to KTUL's October 18 report, the dogs had been covered in motor oil, reportedly used as a flea-and-tick treatment. The puppies were still nursing, and there were understandable concerns about their health. For three days, the shelter tried to find a rescue organization able to take the entire family. Imagine being responsible for finding somewhere safe for ten animals, knowing that the puppies were still depending on their mother.

Fortunately, Oklahoma Pet Collective Society stepped in to help, and that's where Tanya enters this particular chapter. Rather than separating the family, she cleared out her garage to make room for Olivia and all nine puppies. I love that detail because it makes her generosity so tangible. A garage that might ordinarily hold the things of everyday life became a place where a vulnerable little family could receive care while the people helping them worked toward a better future.

There's a lot involved in caring for one young dog, much less a nursing mother and an entire litter of puppies. Food, cleaning, observation and veterinary appointments all become part of the responsibility. And although we don't know what Tanya's daily routine with Olivia looks like, it's easy to appreciate the commitment behind taking in so many animals at once. This wasn't simply a kind thought or a sympathetic reaction to their circumstances. She actually made the space and took them in.

There was encouraging news about the dogs' health, too. Tanya told KTUL that initial veterinary examinations hadn't revealed obvious problems associated with the reported oil exposure, although continued monitoring and care would be important. The puppies still have vaccinations and other steps ahead before they're ready to find permanent homes. There's no guarantee that everything will unfold perfectly, but it's wonderful to know they're now with people working to give them that opportunity.

And wouldn't you love to meet Olivia and her puppies? I keep wondering what their personalities are like. Is Olivia affectionate or playful? Have any of the puppies started showing little quirks that make Tanya laugh? Those are things we haven't learned from the reporting, and I'd love to hear about them someday. For now, knowing that this family has been given a place to receive care is a happy development worth celebrating.

But the more I consider what Tanya has done, the more curious I become about the woman herself. Somewhere among those 150-plus foster dogs was the first one she ever welcomed. I wonder what that experience was like and whether she had any idea where it might lead. We don't have her full story yet, but her willingness to take in Olivia and the puppies says something about how seriously she takes the opportunity to help. She also understands that there are more animals waiting for someone to say yes.

“We desperately need fosters,” Tanya told KTUL. “We can’t save dogs if we don’t have places to put them.”

That appeal is worth hearing. Organizations such as Oklahoma Pet Collective Society work to connect animals with the care they require and, eventually, suitable homes. But those efforts depend on people willing to provide temporary places for animals to stay. Most of us probably aren't in a position to take in ten dogs at once, but there are other ways to contribute. The organization shares information about fostering, volunteering and donating, and sometimes simply introducing someone to its work is a helpful first step.

I'm rooting for Olivia and every one of her nine puppies to grow healthy and find wonderful forever homes. Wouldn't that be a lovely next chapter? Their journey isn't finished, and I hope we'll have another happy update to share when the time comes.

In the meantime, Tulsa, I hope you'll help me celebrate Tanya. When a shelter was trying to find somewhere for a mother and nine puppies to go, she made room for them. And after fostering more than 150 dogs, she's still showing up for animals who require a helping hand.

If her kindness touches your heart, please share this Story. Let's introduce more people to Tanya, Olivia, her puppies and Oklahoma Pet Collective Society. Somewhere among the people who hear about them may be another future foster who discovers they have room to help.

Reporting source: KTUL, October 18, 2026.