OKC Animal Shelter Hosting 'Dogtober' Adoption Events

The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is celebrating this fall with a series of fall dog-themed adoption events every weekend in October.

Officials say they hope to find loving homes for a record 700 dogs and cats during the "Dogtober" events by the end of the month.

Adoption fees will be reduced to $30 for dogs and puppies during the month. Animals have been spayed or neutered, have received their age-appropriate vaccinations, have been wormed, and have been treated for fleas and ticks.

"What better way to celebrate fall than to fall in love with a beautiful shelter dog or puppy during Dogtober," said Animal Welfare Superintendent Catherine English. "Be sure to also pick up free pet ID tags year-round at Animal Welfare."

Here's a list of events happening during "Dogtober:"

Open Minds, Open Hearts

October 13 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

PetSmart, I-40 and MacArthur

Participants will learn about breed myths and breed identity.

Adopters will get a free goodie bag.

Paw Festival

October 19, 9 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare, 2811 SE 29th Street

Enjoy free festival games, sno cones, popcorn and booths.

Adopters will get a free keepsake frame and adoption goodie bag.

Muttster Mash

October 26, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare, 2811 SE 29th Street

Enter a costume contest for kids and adults, listen to a Howl-o-Ween-themed story time and enjoy spooky refreshments Adopters receive a goodie bag with pet treats.

The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is open for adoptions from noon to 5:45 p.m. every day except holidays at S.E. 29th and Bryant, one and half miles east of Interstate 35.

See a list of adoptable pets.

Follow the Animal Shelter on Twitter @okcpets and Facebook.