Oklahoma City Animal Welfare will hold Paws-giving Fest, a Thanksgiving-themed event for shelter pets, on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The event will be at the OKC Animal Shelter, 2811 SE 29th St, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visitors can help feed shelter animals a meal of turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans, and beef broth. The meal is provided by Be Kind Rescue Dogs and the shelter’s veterinarian. The event is free and open to the public. Adoption fees for dogs and cats will be waived during the festival.
Activities include a low-cost vaccine clinic, a dog walk, pet-related vendors, and local food trucks. Superintendent Ronnie Schlabs said the event highlights the value of kindness and connection during the holidays…