Norman Animal Welfare

12/10/2024

📣We are closed tomorrow, but you can sign up for a private adoption appointment! 🏃‍♀️Follow the link to claim a spot to visit the animals for adoption🐕🐈 without the hustle and bustle of a normal day.

Please select an available time for your private adoption meet and greet.

12/10/2024

❄️🎄🐕Join us for Holiday Hounds December 20th! We will be staying open until 7:30 PM and waiving adoption fees. ☃🎅🏽We will also be offering free microchipping of your current pets, free pet ID tags, and sign-ups for our free or low-cost spay or neuter program. **spay and neuter program and free microchipping for Norman residents only**

12/08/2024

12/06/2024

We have three dogs we have to highlight today that are at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay. All three are fantastic dogs that have just not gotten the adoption attention they deserve. They have been highlighted several times but still with little interest.

We have Rumble with a length of stay of 189 days, Diamond with a length of stay of 158 days, and Lafayette with a length of stay of 125 days. While they do not have a set date yet, they are at risk and desperately need to find homes. We would love for you to come in and meet them. All are spayed and neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

Rumble and Lafayette do well with other dogs while Diamond will tolerate them. She is not dog reactive, but would probably prefer to be an only dog. She is a bit of an introvert and likes being out on walks, but prefers a more low key, quiet environment.

Rumble, Diamond, and Lafyette all have waived adoption fees due to length of stay and are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

12/06/2024

❄️It’s getting cold which means we are seeing an influx of cats being brought into the shelter. 😺Cats are allowed to roam in Norman if they are spayed or neutered and have identification like a microchip or tags. If the tip of their ear is missing they are feral and already fixed and should remain.

😻This fellow was brought in but is chipped and neutered so we sent him back to his territory so he can return home. While not all citizens are compliant with their at-large cats, they are more likely to return home if left in their territories.

😽Help us keep space in the shelter for critical cases by leaving cats in place unless sick or injured.

12/04/2024

We have to talk about Alan...
🐕Alan here has been at the shelter since August 8th. There is no rhyme or reason for his long stay as he is sweet, normally energetic for his 2 years, has no behavior issues, and is not a breed that would typically sit this long.

🥰He is a fantastic dog that we have highlighted multiple times. Due to his length of stay he's starting to show kennel stress and eating the kennel, ingesting pieces, and putting himself at risk of a medical issue. He just wants out of the shelter and to be in a home🏡 that will love and nurture him. At 58 lbs, he's a nice medium size and would be great for a family, or active individual who wants a running buddy and adventure partner. He gets along well with other dogs.

❣🐾We would love for you to come in and meet him. His adoption fee is waived, and he is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

12/03/2024

We would like to give a big BowWOW to the gentlemen of the OU Gamma-Kappa of Kappa Sigma for their $500 donation! Please join us in expressing our gratitude for not only the donation, but taking dogs to their house to get them more exposure and enrichment.

11/29/2024

🐶We might be closed today, but you can still help a shelter dog in need! Max came to NAW from a hoarder situation. 🥹A growth in his jaw prevents him from being able to open his mouth and eat properly. His prognosis was not good as his surgery would have been costly. 🤝We reached out to rescue partners in Oregon and they tagged him for transport on our last flight of the year🛩️ Now they are raising the funds to take care of the surgery to repair his jaw so he can live a normal life🥰 Our partnerships with rescues is just one way we can serve the animals in need in Norman. Even if you can’t contribute, a quick share can help Max get the care he needs for his Happy Tale!🐶

11/27/2024

🌠Did you know that adopting a dog the day before Thanksgiving is a great way to make awkward family gatherings more bearable? Dogs are known to:

🤦‍♀️help as emotional support when Uncle Buck says something insensitive👀

🚶‍♀️🚶🚶‍♂️Gives excuse to go on a "cousin walk"🤫

😍even softens the hardest of hearts by redirecting attention to a sweet loving rescue dog🦮

🏃💨Hurry in today! We will be closed tomorrow and Friday, but if you did not heed our advice and need to get away from the forced family fun, come visit us Saturday 10-4. Alan here will be happy to lift your spirits.

11/25/2024

In the wee hours of the morning a few days before Thanksgiving, we were able to partner with Dog Is My CoPilot, Inc. one more time this year to send out a rescue flight of 31 animals to rescue in the Pacific Northwest! While these flights take a lot of planning and coordination, it’s worth it for all the animals who find their happy tales. We are thankful and excited to continue this collaborative effort next year.

11/24/2024

Come see us at the The Well on James Garner and Comanche at Twilight Market! We have a trailer full of dogs including some really cute puppies. As always, adoption fees are waived at these events! The first two adoptions get a Subaru Loves Pets gift box as well!

11/20/2024

This week’s OU Nightly Pet of the Week is Diamond! Come on in and meet this dazzling Diamond and make her your best friend. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/15WPpjneZs/?mibextid=UalRPS

11/18/2024

🐶It's International Adopt a Pet From the Shelter on a Rainy Day, day🌧 We may or may not have made that up, but it's probably at least moderately true that it's good luck to adopt on a rainy day.

11/16/2024

We are starting a new series called, “Why the heck is this dog still here?” We’ll begin with Rumble. This cutie patootie is a wonderful dog full of energy, personality, and the desire to please. The fact he’s been overlooked so long has nothing to do with his potential as the perfect pal for a family or individual. Come meet him today. Due to his length of stay, Rumble is free to adopt. He is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. We are open until 4 (closed 1-2 for lunch).

11/14/2024

We are looking for a short-term foster for our girl Peaches here. She is so sweet but scared and could benefit with some time out of the shelter to help her decompress and show everyone what a great companion she could be. If you are interested you can fill out a foster application here: https://airtable.com/appfsJbjjf0X4menE/shrklJ4JVAdKJbXNl

11/12/2024

Last week’s OU Nightly Pet of the Week was Rumble! This great guy is still here waiting for his new home. Rumble is one of our long stay dogs and is free to adopt!

11/08/2024

😽Meowth would like to introduce the "SNIP" program for low-income families in Norman. (Formerly "Best Friends of Pets")

This guy just leveled up today at Norman Animal Welfare - he was neutered as part of our "SNIP" program! Thats right, Meowth is now officially off the market and ready to show off his new, more zen attitude! 🧘

With his new found freedom from "the urge", Meowth can focus on what really matters: napping, chasing laser pointers, and perfecting his "I swear I didn't knock that over" look".

Thanks to our FREE spay and neuter services for low-income families in Norman, you too can help your pets become the best version of themselves! 😻🐶

If you or someone you know is ready to join the "Meowth Club" follow this link for an online application:

https://airtable.com/appfsJbjjf0X4menE/shrfshN9rKX7cUkT7

Print an application:

https://normanspayandneute.wixsite.com/my-site-1/form

Or request an application be mailed to you:

https://airtable.com/appfsJbjjf0X4menE/shrVf5xKqNxAQlJcS