"It takes nothing from a human to be kind to an animal."
Oliver and Friends is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit farm animal rescue and sanctuary located in Luther, Oklahoma. We advocate for ALL animals and provide education about compassionate plant-based living. We rescue, rehabilitate, and offer lifelong homes to many animals, and occasionally place animals for private adoption to approved homes. We are committed to inspiring change in the way society views and treats "farm" animals, and we work to help people see that animals traditionally viewed as "food" are just as unique, intelligent, and sensitive as dogs and cats. We work tirelessly to achieve our goals, and we need the support of our community and from kind and caring people like you. All donations are tax deductible. We offer monthly public fundraising events as well as private tours, and group events, by appointment. Follow us on Facebook at Oliver and Friends Farm Rescue and Sanctuary.
Remembering Oliver: Our Namesake and Precious Friend
Anyone who has been given the absolute privilege to know Oliver knows just how special he was. Oliver was an incredible, silly, selfie-loving soul who leaves a great void behind him. He loved Dandies Vegan Marshmallows, giving sloppy kisses and greeting every car that came through the gate. Oliver also loved all people and other animals alike! He could make friends with just about anyone , and would always put on a show for our new volunteers. Unfortunately, Oliver suffered from degenerative joint disease. While we provided him with the best possible care and comfort, he let us know he was ready to cross the rainbow bridge on April 3, 2019.
We will forever celebrate his life and spirit as we move forward with heavy hearts toward building a brighter future for animals.
If you would like to donate to assist the sanctuary, you can do so via Venmo or Paypal on our donations page.
Milo The Miracle
Milo was born with a congenital defect known as bilateral luxated elbows, meaning his paws were upside down! He is on the long road to recovery, but this little guy has an unbreakable spirit! The awesome folks at Oklahoma State University curated a treatment plan for little Milo, and continue to partner with Great Plains Veterinary Services to care for the animals at Oliver & Friends. Milo had surgery to place pins in his elbows that held them in the correct position while they healed. Throughout that time, he needed hard casts and limited movement for 3 full weeks—not easy for an active puppy! Fortunately, the pins and hard casts have been removed. He will spend a few more days in the hospital at Oklahoma State University before continuing physical therapy and rehab with Dr. Summer Heatly at Great Plains Veterinary Services.
If you want to read more about Milo and his amazing story, check out these online publications:
People | News Channel 6 | abc7news | 5 News| Oklahoma State University
Milo is finally home!!! If you want to learn more about his treatment plan, you can check out this article from Oklahoma State University.
Milo is two years old and doing GREAT!
He still has swim therapy twice a week to keep him strong and aligned. He will always have a different gait, but he is the best boy! Follow his journey on our social media pages!
If you would like to donate to Milo’s treatment costs, you can do so via PayPal or Venmo.
Bernie THE BRave!
Bernie was rescued after his previous caretaker had their animals confiscated due to cruelty and neglect in Florida. Bernie is a very special little scooty boy and as you can see this little nugget has some special needs.
His hind legs are both deformed and twist up underneath him. We just know that with a little help, he will have a wonderful and full life . Differently abled animals typically excel with appropriate care and aides, and as such he has a special custom cart and drag bags for when he’s not in a cart to protect his body and skin from “scooting”.
ALL animals deserve life , happiness, and safety, and it’s our mission to provide that for as many animals as possible. As a 501c3 nonprofit, we rely solely on the generosity of others in the form of donations and support! All donations are tax deductible.
Wonderful WILLIAM
At 3 weeks old, William suffered a leg injury from another cow resulting in a broken leg. The farmer in charge of him couldn’t afford veterinary care, so he was subjected to an amputation with a razor blade with no pain management , no anesthesia , no sterile environment, no veterinary oversight, nothing. He then suffered frost bite in his ears and tail, resulting in the loss of his ear tips and half of his tail. He had never seen a vet. He’d never even had a tetanus shot .
He had been living with exposed bone and doing his best to stay alive . He truly is an amazing animal with an unrivaled will to survive !
No animal should ever suffer this way, and that is why we absolutely could not say no to him. He was originally located in Pennsylvania, so we had to rescue him and immediately get him to Cornell for stabilization and travel paperwork. He spent 2 weeks in NY recovering from pneumonia, and once he was healthy enough to travel he made his way home to Oklahoma where he underwent a revisional amputation and was fitted for a prosthetic leg from our friends at ARKOrtho. Today he is doing wonderful and gets along just great in his “magic” leg! At some point he will need corrective surgery on his other hind limb as he has issues from overcompensating so long after the traumatic amputation and neglect, but we are just giving him time to get used to his leg and moving normally, and used to love and kindness. We are SO proud of our boy William!
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