Start the new year by adopting a pet from an OKC-area shelter

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.

Rocket is a large sable mixed-breed male dog. He's very friendly and loves to walk with you. He loves other dogs but especially his friend, Mr. Peabody.  He's about 4 years old. To meet Rocket, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter at 2424 Old Timbers Drive in Edmond during open hours. — Rocket is a large sable mixed-breed male dog. He’s very friendly and loves to walk with you. He loves other dogs but especially his friend, Mr. Peabody. He’s about 4 years old. To meet Rocket, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter at 2424 Old Timbers Drive in Edmond during open hours.

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.

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

Mr. Peabody is a white and black medium-size male mixed-breed dog. He is friendly and happy and loves to play in the yard with his friends. He is about a year old. To meet Mr. Peabody, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter at 2424 Old Timbers Drive in Edmond during open hours. — Mr. Peabody is a white and black medium-size male mixed-breed dog. He is friendly and happy and loves to play in the yard with his friends. He is about a year old. To meet Mr. Peabody, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter at 2424 Old Timbers Drive in Edmond during open hours.

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: 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 Sundays, 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 Sundays, 4000 S Interstate 35 Service Road, 405-793-5190.

Izzy, ID #444011, came into the shelter as a stray on Nov. 5. She's a sweet and spunky 1-year-old, 48-pound border collie and Labrador mix. Izzy is eager to learn and loves to play. She would do great in agility or obedience training. She interacts well with other dogs and has enjoyed meeting kids who visit the shelter. Izzy's adoption fee is waived, To meet her, go to the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter at 2811 SE 29 between noon and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Go online to www.okc.gov or www.okc.petfinder.com to see all the cats and dogs available for adoption. The shelter offers a flash fostering option, where families can bring an adoptable dog home for the day or for up to two weeks. This is a great option for people who want to help but aren’t ready for long-term pet commitment. — Izzy, ID #444011, came into the shelter as a stray on Nov. 5. She’s a sweet and spunky 1-year-old, 48-pound border collie and Labrador mix. Izzy is eager to learn and loves to play. She would do great in agility or obedience training. She interacts well with other dogs and has enjoyed meeting kids who visit the shelter. Izzy’s adoption fee is waived, To meet her, go to the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter at 2811 SE 29 between noon and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Go online to www.okc.gov or www.okc.petfinder.com to see all the cats and dogs available for adoption. The shelter offers a flash fostering option, where families can bring an adoptable dog home for the day or for up to two weeks. This is a great option for people who want to help but aren’t ready for long-term pet commitment.

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: Open for cat adoptions and some dogs noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Until overcrowding gets under control, adoption fees are waived for all dogs, no matter their size. Call to inquire about adoptions available 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.

Bubba, ID #443603, came into the shelter as a stray on Oct. 29. Bubba is a delightful 3-year-old, 57-pound terrier mix. He is gentle with his puppy roommate, and they wrestle and chase each other when they go outside. His medium energy level is perfect. Bubba's adoption fee is waived. To meet him, go to the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter at 2811 SE 29 between noon and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Go online to www.okc.gov or www.okc.petfinder.com to see all the cats and dogs available for adoption. The shelter is in need of blankets, comforters and towels. — Bubba, ID #443603, came into the shelter as a stray on Oct. 29. Bubba is a delightful 3-year-old, 57-pound terrier mix. He is gentle with his puppy roommate, and they wrestle and chase each other when they go outside. His medium energy level is perfect. Bubba’s adoption fee is waived. To meet him, go to the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter at 2811 SE 29 between noon and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Go online to www.okc.gov or www.okc.petfinder.com to see all the cats and dogs available for adoption. The shelter is in need of blankets, comforters and towels.

More in U.S.

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. Monday through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon. Saturdays, 501 Ash Ave., 405-354-6312.

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Make it a happy new year for an OKC-area shelter pet

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