Animal Welfare waives dog and cat adoption fees to relieve overcapacity
08/18/2023
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Oklahoma City Animal Welfare encourages everyone to adopt a dog or cat this month from the OKC Animal Shelter. In celebration of Clear the Shelters Month, the Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees for all dogs and cats until Aug. 26.
The Shelter is housing nearly 500 dogs, putting the building at 163% capacity. There are more than 240 cats in the Shelter’s care, leaving the cat portion of the building at 127% capacity.
“We took in more than 265 animals this week alone,” Animal Welfare Superintendent Jon Gary said. “We are hopeful the public shows up this month to help care for animals in our community. There are so many sweet dogs and cats here who are ready to meet their family.”
Pittie Party - tomorrow
In continuation with the “Clear the Shelters” event fun, the Shelter is hosting a “Pittie Party” tomorrow, Aug. 19, from 12-5 p.m. People can meet adoptable pit bull terriers who are waiting for their forever homes.
All adoptable dogs and cats at OKC Animal Welfare are up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, treated for worms and spayed or neutered.
The OKC Animal Shelter, 2811 SE 29th Street, is open for adoptions from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, except City holidays. For more information, visit okc.gov/animalwelfare.
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