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Oklahoma City offices to close for Champions Parade June 24
The City of Oklahoma City offices will close, and most City services will not be available on June 24 to accommodate the City’s historic Champions Parade. City services will resume on June 25.
06/23/2025 12:38 PM
Community donation covers puppy adoptions at OKC Animal Shelter
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare’s effort to place 175 dogs into homes this week is gaining momentum thanks to a generous donation from a local resident who wishes to remain anonymous. The support comes as the shelter works to alleviate overcrowding and create space for incoming animals.
06/13/2025 2:43 PM
Overcrowding prompts reduced adoption fees at Oklahoma City Animal Shelter
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is encouraging community support this week to help relieve overcrowding at the Shelter. A recent influx of dogs has pushed the facility beyond its ideal capacity, and the Shelter is seeking the public’s help to find positive outcomes for animals in its care.
06/12/2025 8:39 AM
Oklahoma City Shelter waives dog adoption fees June 21
To celebrate National Dog Party Day, Be Kind Rescue Dogs Foundation is sponsoring the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter’s adoption fees for all dogs on Saturday, June 21.
06/10/2025 6:58 PM
Oklahoma City’s Juneteenth holiday schedule
The Juneteenth holiday schedule for City of OKC: Trash, recycling and bulky waste collection as usual. Free fare for RAPID, OKC Streetcar, buses and OKC PLUS.
06/10/2025 11:30 AM
Oklahoma City’s Memorial Day weekend holiday schedule
Memorial Day (Monday, May 26): No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day is Wednesday, May 28. Bulky waste pickup is not affected. Free fare for RAPID, OKC Streetcar, buses and OKC PLUS.
05/22/2025 8:37 AM
OKC Animal Welfare continues work to reunite pets with owners and manage the shelter’s population
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is reinforcing its commitment to reuniting lost pets with their owners by continuing to limit the Shelter’s intake for animals in urgent need. The OKC Animal Shelter has been implementing policies for years to better manage its animal population.
04/04/2025 2:12 PM
OKC breaks ground on MAPS 4 Animal Welfare Center
Oklahoma City leaders and four adoptable dogs wearing cute construction worker costumes broke ground today on a 70,000-square-foot state-of-the-art animal welfare center. The $42 million center, funded through MAPS 4, is critical to making OKC a safer and more welcoming place for residents and pets.
02/27/2025 2:09 PM
OKC ice and snow situation update Feb. 19
Public Works crews are salting along OKC snow routes in 12-hour shifts around the clock until street conditions improve. Trash and recycling collections for Thursday, Feb. 20, and Friday, Feb. 21, will run as scheduled.
02/19/2025 4:44 PM
OKC ice and snow situation update Feb. 18
Public Works crews are salting along OKC snow routes in 12-hour shifts around the clock until street conditions improve. The City of Oklahoma City offices will be operating with limited staff on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Please do business online or over the phone.
02/18/2025 4:44 PM
OKC ice and snow situation update Feb. 12
Public Works crews are salting along OKC snow routes in 12-hour shifts around the clock until street conditions improve. Stay home if you can. If you must drive, stay on the City’s snow routes. Visit okc.gov/prepare to see the regional snow route map.
02/12/2025 5:29 PM
Oklahoma City announces new Animal Welfare superintendent
City Manager Craig Freeman announced today that Ronnie Schlabs has been selected as the Animal Welfare superintendent. He will start on March 24. Schlabs has 17 years of experience in animal welfare. Most recently, he served as the senior director of field services for the Nebraska Humane Society.
02/12/2025 3:42 PM
Oklahoma City’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday schedule
No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Wednesday, Jan. 22. City offices, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, Animal Welfare and Municipal Court pay window closed Monday, Jan. 20.
01/14/2025 8:26 AM
OKC Animal Welfare wants the community to bring shelter pets Home for the Holidays
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare invites the community to participate in its Home for the Holidays program, which provides temporary homes for dogs, giving them a much-needed kennel break.
11/21/2024 4:44 PM
Oklahoma City’s Thanksgiving holiday weekend schedule
The Thanksgiving (Thursday, Nov. 28) schedule for City of OKC services: No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Saturday, Nov. 30. Bulky waste pickup not affected. Free fare for bus, OKC Streetcar and RAPID.
11/20/2024 8:40 AM
City Council approves final plans for new MAPS 4 animal shelter
Oklahoma City Council approved final plans today for a new, modern animal shelter as part of MAPS 4. The new 69,602-square-foot facility will replace OKC Animal Welfare’s current facility, offering enhanced services for animals and residents while significantly expanding capacity.
11/19/2024 10:52 AM
Oklahoma City’s Veterans Day holiday schedule
Veterans Day (Monday, Nov. 11): No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Nov. 13. Bulky waste pickup not affected. City offices, the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, Animal Welfare and the Municipal Court pay window are closed.
11/04/2024 2:19 PM
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare hosts Dogtober Festival Oct. 19 at Earlywine Park
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare is proud to host its annual pet event, Dogtober Festival, on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Earlywine Park, 3033 SW 119th St. This event, designed for pet owners and animal lovers alike, offers an exciting lineup of activities, expert resources and low-cost services.
10/10/2024 2:24 PM
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare asks the community to help Clear The Shelters by removing adoption fees
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare joins the nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign Clear The Shelters on Saturday, Sept. 7. OKC Animal Welfare, Horse and Hounds, Nexus Equine and ASPCA have joined forces to offer a family-friendly day of low-cost and waived adoptions for dogs and cats.
09/05/2024 4:45 PM
Oklahoma City’s Labor Day holiday schedule
No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Wednesday, Sept. 4. Bulky waste pickup not affected. Free fares for EMBARK buses, OKC Streetcar and RAPID.
08/29/2024 9:01 AM