OKC animal shelter to waive adoption fees for dogs, horses at event this weekend

While most pet adoption campaigns let you pick a dog or cat, Saturday’s Clear the Shelters event in Oklahoma City will also feature rodents and horses you can bring home.

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is partnering with Horse and Hounds, Nexus Equine and ASPCA to offer low-cost and waived adoption fees as part of the nationwide Clear the Shelters pet adoption campaign.

The daylong event also features food trucks, drinks and giveaways.

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Adopt a horse in OKC

If you ever wanted to adopt a horse, now’s your chance.

Nexus Equine will be on hand from noon to 5 p.m. at the barn next to OKC’s animal shelter. The shelter is located at 2811 SE 29.

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Walk with a shelter dog Saturday morning

The festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with a morning walk featuring shelter dogs, followed by adoptions and the event starting at noon. All adoptions are on a first-come, first-served basis, and hundreds of pets are available.

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