Adopt a pet: Meet Donnie, Ruby, Mewster, Medusa and others at the OKC-area shelters

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.

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.

Donnie is a black brindle medium-size male mixed breed dog. He is about 1 year old. He is very playful and so far has really enjoyed meeting other dogs. He is always excited to come out of his kennel, but he settles down nicely going for walks. Adoptions at the Edmond Shelter are currently by appointment only. To meet Donnie, call 405-216-7615 during open hours to set up an appointment.

Edmond Animal Welfare Shelter: Pet adoptions are by appointment only during normal hours 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Tues. through Fri., and noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays and Mondays. 2424 Old Timbers Drive, 405-216-7615.

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.

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.

Ruby, ID #411481, is an 8-year-old, 73-pound Staffordshire mix, that is laid-back and just wants to relax and chill. She is housebroken and good on a leash. She is great with other dogs and with kids, but she needs a home without cats. To meet Ruby, go to the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter at 2811 SE 29 between noon and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Go to www.okc.gov or www.okc.petfinder.com to see all the cats and dogs available for adoption.

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 Sunday's, 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 Sunday's, 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 59, 405-256-6207.

Mewster, ID #410500, came into the shelter in May with two brothers. They were so tiny that they had to go to a foster home to gain weight and get older. He's now 5 months old and ready to go to his forever home. Mewster is your typical kitten who likes to run, jump and find good places to hide. He will grow into his big ears. To meet Mewster, go to the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter at 2811 SE 29 between noon and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Go to www.okc.gov or www.okc.petfinder.com to see all the cats and dogs available for adoption.

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare: 9 a.m. to 5 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, 405-350-7387, www.petsandpeople.com.

Medusa is a medium-size tan girl and is very friendly and boisterous. She is about 4 years old. She loves to talk and play. She wants to feel loved. Adoptions at the Edmond Shelter are currently by appointment only. To meet Medusa, call 405-216-7615 during open hours to set up an appointment.
Medusa is a medium-size tan girl and is very friendly and boisterous. She is about 4 years old. She loves to talk and play. She wants to feel loved. Adoptions at the Edmond Shelter are currently by appointment only. To meet Medusa, call 405-216-7615 during open hours to set up an appointment.

The Village Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 1701 NW 115. 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. Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, 501 Ash Ave., 405-354-6312.

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Dogs and cats are available for adoption at OKC-area animal shelters