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Service Animal Protection Bill Becomes Law

Monday, June 2 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 1178 became law after Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, successfully led an override of the governor’s veto. The bill strengthens Oklahoma’s laws regarding service animals, ensuring greater protection for individuals with disabilities. The new law clarifies that only animals trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities qualify as... Read More.

Ponca City Animal Control relocating to new facility

Wednesday, January 13 by Lyman James

Ponca City Animal Control will be relocating to the new facility that was recently completed at 705 E. Hubbard Rd. The current Animal Control center will close at noon on Friday (January 15th) so that all communication equipment and computers etc. can be relocated. Monday January 18th is Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, so... Read More.

Ponca City couple with animal abuse charges fail to appear in court for second time

Monday, July 13 by Lyman James

A Ponca City couple accused of animal cruelty back in May 2019 have failed to appear in the Kay County District Court for a second time. Daniel James Moran, 54, and Patricia Lynn Moran, 51, both of Ponca City, were both charged after Kay County Deputy Jason Bell discovered 5 dead pigs on the... Read More.