 I think it has a lot to do with the inflation. A lot of families can't afford to feed themselves, so they're having a hard time feeding their animals. Animal control officer Abby Nashke says she's limited in what she can do if an owner is meeting basic needs. But if a dog is in bad shape, then she calls for backup and gets police involved. Ruth Steinberger, the founder and executive director of Spay First, says Oklahoma has specific laws to protect animals.