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City of OKC offices closed Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving

Published on November 19, 2025

Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 27): No trash and recycling pick-up. Makeup day is Saturday, Nov. 29. Bulky waste collection as usual. Free fare for OKC buses, OKC Streetcar, RAPID and OKC PLUS Zone 1 ADA Paratransit. City offices closed.

Tagged as: , Animal Welfare, EMBARK, Martin Nature Park, Municipal Court, Parks & Recreation, Trash, Recycling, Bulky Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, Utilities, Will Rogers Gardens

Residents encouraged to foster a shelter dog over the holidays

Published on November 17, 2025

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare invites the community to give shelter dogs a much-needed break from their kennels through the Home for the Holidays program. Community members, 18 years and older, can “flash foster” an adoptable dog, providing them with comfort and care outside the OKC Animal Shelter for up to two weeks.

Tagged as: , Animal Welfare

Give shelter pets a taste of Thanksgiving at Paws-giving Fest

Published on November 12, 2025

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare invites everyone to celebrate Thanksgiving early with shelter pets during Paws-giving Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the OKC Animal Shelter, 2811 SE 29th St.

Tagged as: , Animal Welfare

OKC Animal Welfare, OKCFD partner to reunite lost pets

Published on November 03, 2025

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is partnering with the Oklahoma City Fire Department to make it easier for families to reunite with their lost pets without the pet ever entering the shelter. Beginning in November, two Oklahoma City fire stations will be equipped with microchip scanners, providing the community with more flexible options to help a found pet return home.

Tagged as: , Animal Welfare, Fire

Oklahoma City Animal Shelter calls for Pet Food Pantry support

Published on October 31, 2025

The pantry operates almost entirely on donations and is often running low due to high demand. In preparation for the potential economic challenges some families may face, Oklahoma City Animal Welfare encourages its residents and pet lovers in the area to lend a helping hand and make a lasting impact by contributing to the pantry.

Tagged as: , Animal Welfare

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare hosts Dogtober Festival at Earlywine Park

Published on October 01, 2025

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare (OKCAW) will host its annual Dogtober Festival, a family-friendly event promoting responsible pet ownership, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Earlywine Park pavilion, 3033 SW 119th St.

Tagged as: , Animal Welfare

Community rallies around OKC Animal Shelter following plea for help

Published on July 18, 2025

Be Kind Rescue Dogs, a local nonprofit, will sponsor all canine adoptions leaving the shelter this Saturday, July 19. Their goal is to encourage adoptions while allowing new pet owners to put their savings toward supplies and training. Paleteria El Paisano, a locally owned ice cream shop, also joined the effort, donating 100 ice pops for visitors during this weekend’s Pups and Popsicles event.

Tagged as: , Animal Welfare

Oklahoma City Animal Shelter seeks community support to place 60 dogs

Published on July 15, 2025

The shelter is currently caring for 762 animals, including 460 dogs. While holding space for adoptable animals supports higher live release rates, it limits the shelter’s ability to respond to public safety concerns, increases the risk of disease transmission, and strains already-limited medical resources.

Tagged as: , Animal Welfare

Overcrowding prompts reduced adoption fees at OKC Animal Shelter

Published on June 12, 2025

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is encouraging community support this week to help relieve overcrowding at the Shelter. A recent influx of dogs has pushed the facility beyond its ideal capacity, and the Shelter is seeking the public’s help to find positive outcomes for animals in its care.

Tagged as: , Animal Welfare

Oklahoma City Shelter waives dog adoption fees June 21

Published on June 10, 2025

To celebrate National Dog Party Day, Be Kind Rescue Dogs Foundation is sponsoring the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter’s adoption fees for all dogs on Saturday, June 21.

Tagged as: , Animal Welfare

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City of OKC offices closed Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving

Residents encouraged to foster a shelter dog over the holidays

Give shelter pets a taste of Thanksgiving at Paws-giving Fest

OKC Animal Welfare, OKCFD partner to reunite lost pets

Oklahoma City Animal Shelter calls for Pet Food Pantry support

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare hosts Dogtober Festival at Earlywine Park

Community rallies around OKC Animal Shelter following plea for help

Oklahoma City Animal Shelter seeks community support to place 60 dogs

Overcrowding prompts reduced adoption fees at OKC Animal Shelter

Oklahoma City Shelter waives dog adoption fees June 21

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