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They were promised a second chance. Instead, they were given a death sentence.This week, a raid and follow-up seizures at Mercy Sakes 2nd Chance Dog Rescue in Tulsa uncovered a house of horrors. Across multiple properties—including the facility near 12th Street and Memorial Drive—authorities and Tulsa Animal Services confiscated 34 living dogs in severe, emaciated condition alongside 19 deceased dogs (with 20 dead now as a result of the severe neglect and abuse, and survivors still fighting for their lives).
Rescue founder Sasha Marie Smith (booked on 39 counts of animal cruelty with a $4.6 million total bond) and adoption coordinator Marcia Reynolds (booked on 29 counts of animal cruelty with a $580,000 bond) abused the trust of our community, foster families, donors, and the voiceless animals entirely dependent on their care.
We are gathering outside the Tulsa County Courthouse for every court appearance to demand No Mercy in sentencing:
*Maximum consecutive felony sentences for every count of animal cruelty—no plea deals that erase the 20 lives lost.
*A permanent, lifetime ban prohibiting Sasha Marie Smith and Marcia Reynolds from ever owning, fostering, handling, or operating an animal rescue or shelter again.
*Full restitution for the emergency medical care and rehabilitation of the surviving animals now in the care of Tulsa Animal Services and the Humane Society of Tulsa.
Important Note on Missing Dogs:
Per Tulsa Animal Services, all seized animals remain part of an active criminal investigation and are not currently available for adoption, transfer, or reclaim. If you have a microchip number or identifying photos of a specific dog connected to Mercy Sakes, you can email [email protected] or [email protected] for status confirmation.
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