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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, 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.

Cheddar is not very tall, but he is stout. We think he is about 5 years old.  He is a typical Lab mix, happy, playful and loves everyone he meets. To meet Cheddar, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter 2424 Old Timbers Drive.
Cheddar is not very tall, but he is stout. We think he is about 5 years old. He is a typical Lab mix, happy, playful and loves everyone he meets. To meet Cheddar, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter 2424 Old Timbers Drive.

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.

El Reno Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 2400 Spur Lane, 405-262-8883.

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: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 7221 NE 36, 405-427-6640, or www.midwestcityok.org.

Norman is a large 2-year-old mixed breed male dog.  He is learning to be a good boy on the leash. He is a good play partner with male and female dogs in our experience. He likes a slow introduction to new people but generally does well. He is a big fluffy boy, about 86 pounds. To meet Norman, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter 2424 Old Timbers Drive.

Moore Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 4000 S Interstate 35 Service Road, 405-793-5190.

Mustang Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 520 SW 59, 405-376-4474.

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.

Nala, ID #316045, is a friendly and laidback 4-year-old, 50-pound pit bull terrier. Nala looks up at you with her soulful golden eyes when she gets any kind of attention. She would love to have a home where she gets to be a couch potato. Any dog that weighs 40 pounds or more is fee waived. To meet Nala, go to the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter at 2811 SE 29 between noon and 5 p.m. or go online to www.okc.gov or www.okc.petfinder.com.

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.

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