OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – In the event you’ve been desirous to carry a cuddly, loving pet into your house, now’s your probability to take action freed from cost.
Oklahoma Metropolis Animal Welfare, 2811 SE twenty ninth St., is internet hosting a free canine and cat adoption occasion this weekend, beginning in the present day, Saturday, July 10, from midday to five:30 p.m. Group members can undertake free of charge on Sunday as properly from midday to five:30 p.m.
Animal Welfare is waiving charges on adoptions to clear house within the metropolis’s overcrowded shelter and save lives.
The shelter is nearly at full capability for cats and at 166 % capability for canines after an inflow of homeless pets this spring and summer time.
Creating house within the shelter for extra canines and cats is crucial to saving their lives.
“We`ve been waiving adoption charges for some time this summer time, and it has helped ease essentially 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,” stated Animal Welfare Superintendent Jon Gary. “It`s the right time to welcome a pet into your house for those who`re prepared for it. With so many adoptable animals within the shelter, everybody can discover a good match.”
All adoptable animals on the shelter are up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, handled for worms and spayed or neutered.
Go to okc.gov/animalwelfare or name (405) 297-3100 for extra data.