Editor’s note: Some animal shelters may still have restrictions due to illness. Please contact all shelters in the area before your visit.
Bethany Animal Shelter: Closed for adoptions due to closure of the vet clinic. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the first Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5100 N College, 405-789-3431.
Central Oklahoma Humane Society Center: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., 7500 N Western Ave., 405-286-1229.
Rocket is a large mixed breed male. He is very friendly and likes to walk with you. He loves other dogs, but especially his friend, Mr. Peabody. He is about 4 years old. To meet Rocket, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter at 2424 Old Timbers Drive in Edmond during open hours.
El Reno Animal Shelter: Closed for animal intake, but open for adoption Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2400 Spur Lane, 405-262-2121.
Animal welfare center Edmond: Pet adoptions are available by appointment only during normal hours of Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturdays from noon to 4:30 p.m. Closed on Sunday and Monday. 2424 Old Timbers Drive, 405-216-7615.
Mr. Peabody is a white and black medium sized mixed breed male dog. He is friendly and cheerful and likes to play with his friends in the garden. He is about a year old. To meet Mr. Peabody, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter at 2424 Old Timbers Drive in Edmond during open hours.
Free to live: 10am to 3.30pm Closed on Wednesdays. Four miles north of Waterloo Road on Western Avenue, 405-282-8617, or www.freetoliveok.org.
Midwest City Animal Shelter: Closed for animal intake, open for adoptions 10am to 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.; Wednesday 10am to 1pm; Saturday noon to 4 p.m. and closed Sunday, 8485 E Reno Ave., 405-739-1400 or www.midwestcityok.org.
Moore Animal Shelter: Closed for animal intake, but open for adoptions from 9am to 4pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.; Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon and closed Sunday, 4000 S Interstate 35 Service Road, 405-793-5190.
Izzy, ID #444011, came to the shelter as a stray on November 5. She is a sweet and spirited 1-year-old, 48-pound border collie and Labrador mix. Izzy is eager to learn and loves to play. She would do great in agility or obedience training. She gets along well with other dogs and enjoys meeting children who visit the shelter. Izzy’s adoption fees are waived. To meet her, go to the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter at 2811 SE 29 Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. To see all the cats and dogs, go online to www.okc.gov or www.okc.petfinder.com see those available for adoption. The shelter offers a flash foster option, where families can take an adopted dog home for a day or up to two weeks. This is a great option for people who want to help but aren’t ready for a long-term commitment to pets.
Mustang Animal Shelter: Closed due to illness. Opening hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm; Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Fridays 9:30 a.m. to noon and closed weekends, 520 SW 59, 405-256-6207.
Animal Welfare in Oklahoma City: Open for cat adoption and some dogs Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Until overpopulation is controlled, adoption fees are waived for all dogs, regardless of size. For information about available adoptions, call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week at 2811 SE 29. For more information, visit www.okc.petfinder.com and www.okc.gov.
Bubba, ID #443603, came to the shelter as a stray on October 29. Bubba is a beautiful 3-year-old terrier mix weighing 27 kilos. He is sweet to his puppy roommate, and they wrestle and chase each other when they go outside. His average energy level is perfect. Bubba’s adoption fees are waived. To meet him, go to the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter at 2811 SE 29 Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. To see all the cats and dogs, go online to www.okc.gov or www.okc.petfinder.com see those available for adoption. The shelter needs blankets, duvets and towels.
Pets and People Humane Society: Daily from noon to 5:30 p.m. for adoptions, 701 Inla Ave., Yukon, 405-350-7387, www.petsandpeople.com.
The Village Animal Shelter: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1701 NW 115. Call 405-751-0493 before visiting the shelter.
Warr Acres Animal Shelter: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 405-789-9025.
Yukon Animal Shelter: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Saturday, 501 Ash Ave., 405-354-6312.
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