Post by The Admin on Jul 9, 2021 13:12:14 GMT -6
Shelter Over Capacity: Free dog, cat adoptions this weekend at OKC Animal Welfare
www.koco.com/article/shelter-over-capacity-free-dog-cat-adoptions-this-weekend-at-okc-animal-welfare/36981419
www.koco.com/article/shelter-over-capacity-free-dog-cat-adoptions-this-weekend-at-okc-animal-welfare/36981419
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare officials announced that this weekend, fees will be waived to adopt dogs and cats at the overcrowded shelter to help clear the space.
The shelter is nearly at full capacity for cats and 166% capacity for dogs after a wave of incoming homeless pets this spring and summer, according to animal welfare officials. The shelter said it needs to make room for more dogs and cats in the shelter to save lives.
“We’ve been waiving adoption fees for a while this summer, and it has helped ease the most severe overcrowding. But we really need to clear the shelter this weekend and give us some breathing room to take in more animals and save more lives,” said Animal Welfare Superintendent Jon Gary. “It’s the perfect time to welcome a pet into your home if you’re ready for it. With so many adoptable animals in the shelter, everyone can find a good fit.”
All adoptable animals at OKC Animal Welfare are up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, treated for worms and spayed or neutered, officials said. OKC Animal Welfare, 2811 Southeast 29th St., is open for adoptions from noon to 5:30 p.m. every day but holidays.
www.okc.gov/departments/animal-welfare/programs-and-services/adoptions
The shelter is nearly at full capacity for cats and 166% capacity for dogs after a wave of incoming homeless pets this spring and summer, according to animal welfare officials. The shelter said it needs to make room for more dogs and cats in the shelter to save lives.
“We’ve been waiving adoption fees for a while this summer, and it has helped ease the most severe overcrowding. But we really need to clear the shelter this weekend and give us some breathing room to take in more animals and save more lives,” said Animal Welfare Superintendent Jon Gary. “It’s the perfect time to welcome a pet into your home if you’re ready for it. With so many adoptable animals in the shelter, everyone can find a good fit.”
All adoptable animals at OKC Animal Welfare are up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, treated for worms and spayed or neutered, officials said. OKC Animal Welfare, 2811 Southeast 29th St., is open for adoptions from noon to 5:30 p.m. every day but holidays.
www.okc.gov/departments/animal-welfare/programs-and-services/adoptions
