Adopt a pet: You'll smile even more when you meet them in person

The Oklahoman
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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, 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.

Ally is a young, friendly pup thought to be about 11 months old. She is small everywhere except her adorable stand-up ears. To meet Ally, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter, 2424 Old Timbers Drive.
Ally is a young, friendly pup thought to be about 11 months old. She is small everywhere except her adorable stand-up ears. To meet Ally, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter, 2424 Old Timbers Drive.
Excalibur, a large, orange tabby domestic shorthair, is friendly and loves a good head scratch. He is about 7 years old and so handsome. To meet Excalibur, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter, 2424 Old Timbers Drive.
Excalibur, a large, orange tabby domestic shorthair, is friendly and loves a good head scratch. He is about 7 years old and so handsome. To meet Excalibur, 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.

Pippin, a beautiful 2-year-old Bullmastiff mix, is a 113-pound huggy bear. He has a vivacious personality and needs a family that enjoys big dogs and knows their needs. Pippin is a happy and healthy dog who came in as a stray and was not reclaimed. He is good with other dogs. His number at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is 371129, and his adoption fee is $60. 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.

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