Adopt a pet: Bringing these pets home will be the beginning of a special friendship

Editor's note: Please contact area shelters before visiting. Some shelters may be closed, have adjusted hours of operation or only available by appointment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bethany Animal Control Shelter: 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, 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., 286-1229.

Edmond Animal Welfare Shelter: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays, and noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays. 2424 Old Timbers Drive, 405-216-7615.

Isla is a gorgeous 7-year-old spayed female Siamese cat.  She's a little spicy but a very good girl. To meet Isla, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter, 2424 Old Timbers Drive.
Isla is a gorgeous 7-year-old spayed female Siamese cat. She's a little spicy but a very good girl. To meet Isla, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter, 2424 Old Timbers Drive.

El Reno Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 2400 Spur Lane, 262-8883.

Free to Live: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed Wednesdays. Four miles north of Waterloo Road on Western Avenue, 282-8617, or www.freetoliveok.org.

Midwest City Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 7221 NE 36, 427-6640, or www.midwestcityok.org.

Cory is a beautiful brown and white large dog that is about 2 years old. He is shy when meeting new people but loves to play in the yard with his dog buddies. To meet Cory, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter, 2424 Old Timbers Drive.
Cory is a beautiful brown and white large dog that is about 2 years old. He is shy when meeting new people but loves to play in the yard with his dog buddies. To meet Cory, call 405-216-7615 or visit the Edmond Animal Shelter, 2424 Old Timbers Drive.

Misfits, Mutts and Meows: Call 471-3922 or go to petfinder.com/shelters/OK305.html.

Moore Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 4000 S Interstate 35 Service Road, 793-5190.

Mustang Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 520 SW 59, 376-4474.

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare: The shelter is open from noon to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week at 2811 SE 29. For more information, go to www.okc.petfinder.com and www.okc.gov.

Chloe, a friendly 4-year-old, 50-pound pit bull terrier, is ready to snuggle. She's an easygoing dog who will enjoy lying on the couch with you and watching movies. Chloe is good with other dogs and is a perfect walking buddy. Her number at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is 387066. Due to overcrowding at the shelter, adoption fees have been waived with the exception of kittens, which are $30. All pets are spayed and neutered, have a microchip, and have had age-appropriate shots and a health check. The shelter is open from noon to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week at 2811 SE 29. For more information, go to www.okc.petfinder.com and www.okc.gov.

Pets and People Humane Society: Noon to 5:30 p.m. daily for adoptions, 701 Inla Ave., Yukon, 350-7387, www.petsandpeople.com.

The Village Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 1701 NW 115. Call 751-0493 before visiting shelter.

Warr Acres Animal Shelter: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 789-9025.

Yukon Animal Shelter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, 501 Ash Ave., 354-6312.

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Dogs and cats are available for adoption at OKC-area animal shelters