Oklahoma City shelter fills after 500 animals are seized in meth bust, and it’s still open to adopters

A recent drug bust in Oklahoma City uncovered 30 pounds of methamphetamine and over 500 domestic and exotic animals. In turn, a local shelter that took the animals in is urging community members to adopt, as the facility quickly reached full capacity.

What happened?

According to a report from KGOU, officials said exotic and domestic birds, dogs, cats, reptiles, and a horse were found in what could become the largest animal seizure in Oklahoma City history.

Within a few days, shelter workers had begun evaluating the animals after spending the night moving them from the home. They said most of the animals were birds.

Before the rescue, the city shelter was already out of kennel space, with KGOU reporting 126 adoptable pets at the facility…

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