Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is slashing adoption fees this week in an urgent push to relieve severe overcrowding at its shelter, according to the Oklahoma City announcement made early this morning. The facility is grappling with an unexpected surge of dogs, landing well above its comfortable operating capacity, and they're turning to the community for support.
It's a full-blown adoption extravaganza from now through Saturday, June 14, with fees for dogs 6 months and older totally waived, as stated by Oklahoma City Animal Welfare. For those considering a younger pup, those 5 months and younger are going to be just $30 — an attempt to entice would-be pet owners into making a new four-legged friend part of their family. Each adopted canine comes fully equipped with all the necessary starter kit items: spayed or neutered, a microchip, heartworm tested, vaccines up to date, dewormed, and even sporting a shiny new collar and ID tag.
The facility's Superintendent Ronnie Schlabs was upfront about the overcrowded state of affairs. "Oklahoma City Animal Welfare has been operating at or above capacity for several years," Schlabs told the Oklahoma City news, detailing the 175 dogs ready and waiting for a loving home. But adoption isn't their only ask; the shelter encourages rescues, transfer partners, and the community to get involved in numerous ways, whether fostering a furry pal, sharing adoptable pet profiles online, or simply spreading the word about the shelter’s resources.
For those in OKC encountering stray animals, the message from Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is clear – don't try to wing it alone. Instead, reach out to Animal Welfare dispatch at (405) 297-2255 for a trained officer ready to respond safely and protect public health. They've got the situation covered and know exactly how to handle things smoothly.
You can find the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare at 2811 SE 29th St, with doors open for adoptions from noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. It's an immediate and proactive response that they're hoping the local community will rally behind, because when it comes to caring for our four-legged companions, every bit helps.
