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✳ For those who protect & care

Good training.
Better outcomes.
For every animal.

Practical education. A stronger community. We help Oklahoma’s animal control professionals build the skills to make a difference.

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Locally rooted. Professionally focused.
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Here for Oklahoma.Here for the animals.
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Animal welfare at heart
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Better care
starts here.

Real-world learning for the challenges you face.
Stay connected for future training opportunities.

Official Shelter Medicine Foundations flyer for November 19–20, 2026 in Pauls Valley. This class is now full.Your course. Your community.
Full — registration closedNOV 19–20, 2026

Shelter Medicine
Foundations.

A practical, veterinarian-led two-day course for the people caring for animals between veterinary visits. Build confidence. Improve everyday care.

All places are filled for this session. Already registered? View your attendee information and course flyer.

November 19–20, 2026 · 8:30am–5pmPauls Valley, Oklahoma
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Lunch included both days • Hotel discount available
02 / A foundation for your future

More than a course.
A calling.

Our 80-hour CLEET-accredited academy brings together the field skills, legal knowledge, and confidence animal control officers need.

80Hours of learning
17Core subject areas
CLEETAccredited · 24-1284
Explore the academy 2026 session: August 3–14 · Contact us about the next class.
A classroom presentation on law and investigations.In the classroom. Ready for the field.
Training in focus

Real training. Real confidence.

A closer look at classroom learning, practical skills, and training milestones.

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Hands-on defensive tactics
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Hands-on snake handling
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A little Oklahoma pride goes a long way. Browse our backpacks and activewear, and take a piece of the TOACA community with you.

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You’ll leave TOACA to browse and order on Bonfire.

Oklahoma roots. TOACA pride.Black TOACA performance polo with the Oklahoma Animal Control Association logo, available in our Bonfire store
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04 / A simpler way to enroll

Less guesswork.
More learning.

Read each course page thoroughly and confirm availability before choosing a registration form. Shelter Medicine Foundations is currently full.

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  1. 01

    Find your course

    Check availability, dates, location, topics, and the registration deadline.

  2. 02

    Choose how to pay

    When registration is open: credit card, check, or purchase order. Prices are clearly listed.

  3. 03

    Complete your enrollment

    Enrollment for open courses is completed with TOACA. Invoices are sent 30–45 days before class.

One important distinction

We train animal control professionals.
We don’t dispatch animal control services.

Need help with an animal in your community? Please contact your city’s animal control department.

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Looking for CEAT certification?

Certified Euthanasia Class registration is handled by the Oklahoma Veterinary Board.

(405) 522-8831