The Metropolis Sentinel, Workers Report
Oklahoma Metropolis Animal Welfare is waiving charges for a last weekend this Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11, for canine and cat adoptions to clear house at its overcrowded shelter and save lives.
The shelter is sort of at full capability for cats and 166 p.c capability for canines after a wave of incoming homeless pets this spring and summer season. Making room for extra canines and cats within the shelter is required to save lots of lives.
“We’ve been waiving adoption charges for some time this summer season, and it has helped ease probably the most extreme overcrowding. However we actually have to clear the shelter this weekend and provides us some respiration room to absorb extra animals and save extra lives,” mentioned Animal Welfare Superintendent Jon Gary. “It’s the proper time to welcome a pet into your house should you’re prepared for it. With so many adoptable animals within the shelter, everybody can discover a good match.”
All adoptable animals at Oklahoma Metropolis Animal Welfare are up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, handled for worms and spayed or neutered.
OKC Animal Welfare – 2811 S.E. 29th Road – is open for adoptions from midday to five:30 p.m. day by day however holidays. For extra data, go to okc.gov/animalwelfare or name (405) 297-3100.
