Adopt a pet: Meet Skipper, Sweetie, Mason, Banks and others at the OKC-area shelters

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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.

Edmond Animal Welfare Shelter: Pet adoptions are by appointment only during normal hours 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.

Skipper is a big, exuberant playful 1-year-old neutered male. He is a mixed breed dog and is learning to walk on the leash. He loves to play in the yard with his friends. Come meet him. Adoptions at the Edmond Shelter are currently by appointment only. To meet Skipper, call 405-216-7615 during open hours to set up an appointment.
Skipper is a big, exuberant playful 1-year-old neutered male. He is a mixed breed dog and is learning to walk on the leash. He loves to play in the yard with his friends. Come meet him. Adoptions at the Edmond Shelter are currently by appointment only. To meet Skipper, call 405-216-7615 during open hours to set up an appointment.

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.

Sweetie, ID #413675, is ready to be your alarm clock and best friend. She loves to sleep in beds with family and take naps on laps. She is 5 years old. Sweetie's family was no longer able to care for her. She has been well cared for and much loved. To meet Sweetie, go to the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter at 2811 SE 29 between noon and 5 p.m. Go online 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.

Mason, ID #412210, likes dogs of all sizes and people of all ages. He enjoys going on long walks and will be a perfect exercise buddy. Mason is a charming 5-year-old, 55-pound Labrador mix. He came into the shelter as a stray at the beginning of June, and nobody came to reclaim him. To meet Mason, go to the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter at 2811 SE 29 between noon and 5 p.m. Go online to www.okc.gov or www.okc.petfinder.com to see all the cats and dogs available for adoption.

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.

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.

Banks is a 2-year-old American pit bull terrier. He is a dark brindle and white large active neutered male dog. If you have a playful female pup that needs a playmate, he's your guy. Adoptions at the Edmond Shelter are currently by appointment only. To meet Banks call 405-216-7615 during open hours to set up an appointment.
Banks is a 2-year-old American pit bull terrier. He is a dark brindle and white large active neutered male dog. If you have a playful female pup that needs a playmate, he's your guy. Adoptions at the Edmond Shelter are currently by appointment only. To meet Banks call 405-216-7615 during open hours to set up an appointment.

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 115. Call 405-751-0493 before visiting shelter.

Lily Bug, ID #409961, is chock-full of energy and ready to go to the lake or the dog park. She's a fun and playful 8-month-old, 31-pound German shepherd and husky mix. This pup is the perfect age to start learning basic skills and commands. Lily Bug can jump very high and needs a 6-foot wooden fence in her new yard. To meet Lily Bug, go to the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter at 2811 SE 29 between noon and 5 p.m. Go online to www.okc.gov or www.okc.petfinder.com to see all the cats and dogs available for adoption.

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