Nexus Equine was founded in 2016 to fill a massive void in equine welfare in Oklahoma. In 2023, Nexus Equine recognized similar gaps in services and lifesaving efforts for dogs and cats in Oklahoma and made the strategic decision to extend the organization’s mission to include dogs and cats as well. Operating in alignment with Nexus Equine, Nexus Pets bridges the gaps between people and resources for pets across Oklahoma. The primary goal is to connect communities with pets, reducing the number of at-risk animals through education, outreach, and adoption initiatives. Nexus Animals is setting the pace of progress for all animals and strives to be the driving force of change in Oklahoma. Utilizing these grant funds, Nexus aims to build on these achievements, ensuring long-term sustainability and further enhancing animal welfare in Oklahoma.

The Arnall Community Funds are administered through Oklahoma City Community Foundation (OCCF) and provide grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Oklahoma that are working to improve outcomes for individuals, children and families involved with animal welfare and in the child welfare and criminal justice systems. The OCCF staff will manage the grant administration process and all grantmaking decisions will be made by OCCF Trustees. Learn more about the process.