Editor’s note: Some animal shelters may still have restrictions due to illness. Please contact all area shelters before visiting.
Bethany Animal Control Shelter: Closed for adoptions due to vet clinic closing. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month, 5100 N. College, 405-789-3431.
Snowball, ID#467403, came to the shelter on Dec. 17 as a stray. He’s a cute and friendly 1-year-old, 46-pound bull terrier mix. Snowball likes people of all ages and will be a “stick by your side” companion. He likes to be close to you and get lots of pets and hugs. Snowball knows basic commands and is wonderful on a leash. His adoption fee is $60. To meet Snowball, go to the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter at 2811 SE 29 between noon and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Go online to www.okc.gov or www.okc.petfinder.com to see all the cats and dogs available for adoption. The Shelter offers a flash fostering option, where families can bring an adoptable dog home for the day or for up to two weeks. This is a great option for people who want to help but aren’t ready for long-term pet commitment.
Central Oklahoma Humane Society Center: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, 7500 N. Western Ave., 405-286-1229.
El Reno Animal Shelter: Closed to intake animals, but open for adoption 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 2400 Spur Lane, 405-262-2121.
Edmond Animal Welfare Shelter: Pet adoptions are by appointment only during normal hours 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays and Mondays. 2424 Old Timbers Drive, 405-216-7615.
Monet is a demure calico female Domestic Shorthair cat. She is about 3 years old. Her ideal home would be quiet without a lot of people traffic. She’d love a window seat to allow her to watch the outside world. To meet Monet call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter at 2424 Old Timbers Drive in Edmond during open hours.
Free to Live: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed Wednesdays. Four miles north of Waterloo Road on Western Avenue, 405-282-8617, or www.freetoliveok.org.
Midwest City Animal Shelter: Closed to intake animals, open for adoptions 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, and closed on Sundays, 8485 E. Reno Ave., 405-739-1400 or www.midwestcityok.org.
Moore Animal Shelter: Closed to intake animals, but open for adoptions 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.; 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, and closed on Sundays, 4000 S. Interstate 35 Service Road, 405-793-5190.
Mustang Animal Shelter: Closed due to illness. Operating hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 8:30 to noon Wednesday; 9:30 a.m. to noon Friday, and closed on the weekend, 520 SW 59th St., 405-256-6207.
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare: Open for cat adoptions and some dogs noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call to inquire about adoptions available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week at 2811 SE 29th St. For more information, go to www.okc.petfinder.com and www.okc.gov.
Riley, ID#467563, came into the shelter on Oct. 20. Her family could no longer care for her. Riley is a 3-year-old, 25-pound terrier mix. She is housebroken, good with other dogs, and is a good snuggle buddy once she knows you’re a friend. Riley is a little bit shy in the shelter environment. She needs a patient and loving family to give her a new start in life. Her adoption fee is $60. To meet Riley, go to the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter at 2811 SE 29 between noon and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Go online to www.okc.gov or www.okc.petfinder.com to see all the cats and dogs available for adoption. The shelter is in need of bath towels, blankets, and comforters.
Pets and People Humane Society: Noon to 5:30 p.m. daily for adoptions, 701 Inla Ave., Yukon, 405-350-7387, www.petsandpeople.com.
The Village Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 1701 NW 115th St. Call 405-751-0493 before visiting shelter.
Warr Acres Animal Shelter: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 405-789-9025.
Yukon Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon. Saturdays, 501 Ash Ave., 405-354-6312.
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