LIFESTYLE

Adopt a pet: Looking for a beautiful, friendly buddy?

The Oklahoman

Editor's note: Please contact area shelters before visiting. Some shelters may be closed, have adjusted hours of operation or only available by appointment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bethany Animal Control Shelter: 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, 789-3431.

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., 286-1229.

Edmond Animal Welfare Shelter: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays, and noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays. 2424 Old Timbers Drive, 405-216-7615.

Jet is a 2-year-old male, large-breed black and white dog. He is friendly and athletic. He loves to play with his buddies in the yard. To meet Jet, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter, 2424 Old Timbers Drive.
Holster is a beautiful, 4-year-old black and white male cat. He is frisky and very curious. To meet Holster, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter, 2424 Old Timbers Drive.

El Reno Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 2400 Spur Lane, 262-8883.

Free to Live: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed Wednesdays. Four miles north of Waterloo Road on Western Avenue, 282-8617, or www.freetoliveok.org.

Midwest City Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 7221 NE 36, 427-6640, or www.midwestcityok.org.

Misfits, Mutts and Meows: Call 471-3922 or go to petfinder.com/shelters/OK305.html.

Moore Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 4000 S Interstate 35 Service Road, 793-5190.

Mustang Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 520 SW 59, 376-4474.

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare: The shelter is open from noon to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week at 2811 SE 29. For more information, go to www.okc.petfinder.com and www.okc.gov. 

The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is participating in the national event "Clear the Shelters" through Sept. 19. For this event, the adoption fee has been waived for every available dog and cat, including puppies and kittens. Velma, a friendly 5-year-old, 66-pound pit bull terrier and Labrador mix, has been waiting for a home since May 29. She knows basic commands and is easy on a leash. Velma enjoys playing with other dogs and loves to be the center of attention. Her number is 360656. All pets are spayed and neutered, have a microchip, and have had age-appropriate shots and a health check. The shelter is open from noon to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week at 2811 SE 29. For more information, go to www.okc.petfinder.com and www.okc.gov.

Pets and People Humane Society: Noon to 5:30 p.m. daily for adoptions, 701 Inla Ave., Yukon, 350-7387, www.petsandpeople.com.

The Village Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 1701 NW 115. Call 751-0493 before visiting shelter.

Warr Acres Animal Shelter: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 789-9025.

Yukon Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, 501 Ash Ave., 354-6312.