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Stephens County Humane Society

Animal protection organization · Duncan, OK · reviewed since 2012

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%54+34.3Reliability 28%45+12.7Replies to reviews 8%4+0.3Experts Score= 47Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.47SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#53 of 58 veterinary emergency servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 9%
4.5 ★★★★★ 302 Google reviews · 24 photos
77%five-star reviews
4.52★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
8%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
5%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Stephens County Humane Society at a glance

Google reviewers rate the Stephens County Humane Society 4.5 out of 5 based on 302 reviews, frequently praising the staff for their professionalism, kindness, and clean facilities. Positive feedback highlights affordable spay and neuter services, successful adoptions, and the organization's no-kill policy. However, critical reviews describe rude interactions with management, inadequate home checks for fosters, and instances of animal deaths or lost pets following adoption.

  • Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 302 reviews (77% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 303 Google reviews (176 with written comments, 18 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 5% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 15, 2026.
  • Service: Veterinary Emergency Service serving Duncan, Oklahoma.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other veterinary emergency services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction54Reliability45Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews4Satisfaction: 54 (median 72)Reliability: 45 (median 60)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 4 (median 53)
This companyVeterinary Emergency Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Stephens County Humane Society: 54/100 on this factor. Category median: 72.C
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Stephens County Humane Society: 45/100 on this factor. Category median: 60.C
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 92.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 80.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Stephens County Humane Society: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Stephens County Humane Society: 4/100 on this factor. Category median: 53.F
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Star ratings

303 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars23277%
  • 4 stars279%
  • 3 stars165%
  • 2 stars93%
  • 1 star196%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 176 written reviews

  • Praise8587%
  • Complaints1313%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude7172%
  • Would recommend88%
  • Quality & results77%
  • Price & value55%
  • Speed & response33%
  • Honesty & trust33%
  • Communication11%

What customers talk about

We read 176 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Very polite even though I got there rgt at closing time!”
    “I wouldnt recommend this place to anyone they are neglectful and unprofessional when it comes to the care of the animals I was a foster not once did…”
  • “I highly recommend this place and its a no kill shelter”
    “I would recommend any other shelter than this so called "rescue shelter".”
  • “Great folks doing great work to take care of cats and dogs here in Stephens County.”
  • “I looked for months to find the kind of dog we were looking for that was in our price range and they were even having a discount day when we adopted her!”
    “Their adoption fees are extremely high and they didn't care at all that I had a disability.”
  • “went back the next day and adopted the other 2 kittens.”
  • “…t a blood sample the way those mornos were and they let me know right up front if i dont spay my dog in two weeks they where keeping my adption fee an…”
  • “I had already explained my work schedule.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Hannah1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Amazing people, super sweet and caring. They take good care of their animals. They gave me my baby Butch and he's probably the sweetest and best dog I've ever had. Come to Bark in the Park on Saturday Oct 3rd!!!

LorettaLocal Guide · 251 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Needing help with dogfood and puppy food. They were out but he said he would "hook me up at the end of the week! Very polite even though I got there rgt at closing time! 😌

JordanLocal Guide · 28 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Everyone I spoke with here was so helpful and professional. The staff truly loves the animals and I appreciate that they put extra effort into their bios on Facebook. The meet and greet space outside was very comfortable and not overwhelming for my senior prior-shelter dog. I had such a positive experience here, and…

QuiannaLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Awesome place. We’ve went to the for years now. Recently we found a kitten in our yard who was very sick and they took her right in and are gonna work on getting her better. 💜 the staff is amazing as well.

JoeLocal Guide · 46 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Really good people, very caring about there furry friends, I adopted the best dog ive ever had a few years ago. I highly recommend this place and its a no kill shelter

MichelleLocal Guide · 74 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Had both my dogs fixed during the mobile station was there. The people were very caring and took great care of my furbabies.

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Customer reviews

4.5 ★★★★★ 302 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Hannah Brennan1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Hannah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing people, super sweet and caring. They take good care of their animals. They gave me my baby Butch and he's probably the sweetest and best dog I've ever had. Come to Bark in the Park on Saturday Oct 3rd!!!

PaulsValley Paws1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews PaulsValley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Thorough and educated staff!! Highly recommend!

Sondra1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Sondra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Always very respectful and informative. Place is always clean Staff is amazing

Loretta Sellers (Lil' Texan)Local Guide · 251 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Loretta has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Needing help with dogfood and puppy food. They were out but he said he would "hook me up at the end of the week! Very polite even though I got there rgt at closing time! 😌

Jordan CLocal Guide · 28 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jordan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Everyone I spoke with here was so helpful and professional. The staff truly loves the animals and I appreciate that they put extra effort into their bios on Facebook. The meet and greet space outside was very comfortable and not overwhelming for my senior prior-shelter dog. I had such a positive experience here, and our sweet girl we adopted has adjusted beautifully.

Quianna BrownLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Quianna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Awesome place. We’ve went to the for years now. Recently we found a kitten in our yard who was very sick and they took her right in and are gonna work on getting her better. 💜 the staff is amazing as well.

Joe SandersLocal Guide · 46 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Really good people, very caring about there furry friends, I adopted the best dog ive ever had a few years ago. I highly recommend this place and its a no kill shelter

Michelle Broyles-MasonLocal Guide · 74 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Had both my dogs fixed during the mobile station was there. The people were very caring and took great care of my furbabies.

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you for spaying/neutering your animals to avoid unintended litters! And thanks for the 5 star review!

Sean BeachLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sean has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Had our male cat neutered through the humane society for very inexpensive. Everything went well and the cat is healthy.

Paige8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Paige has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I wouldnt recommend this place to anyone they are neglectful and unprofessional when it comes to the care of the animals I was a foster not once did they check to see where I lived ect they let anyone foster and adopt out to anyone without doing a physical home check they also treat thier fosters very poorly theres alot of favoritism several other people will tell you this shelter isnt a good one I suggest going somewhere else this kelly Nelson and Nancy very rude and unprofessional

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