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Husky Halfway House Foundation — Sniffspot

Husky Halfway House Foundation

#27 in United States, #1 in Oklahoma, #1 in Eufaula

H3 rescues, rehabs and re-homes huskies in puppy mills, shelters and abusive situations. With a current focus on raising awareness about spaying and neutering your pets. And creating a low cost spay and neuter clinic at our rescue.

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"Husky Halfway House H3. Is doing a great job saving huskies and h..." more

Eufaula, OK

405 Animal Rescue — Sniffspot

405 Animal Rescue

#45 in United States, #2 in Oklahoma, #1 in Oklahoma City

405 Animal Rescue is an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization specializing in major medical cases and adoptions for Dogs and Cats.

"I am so proud to be a part of 405 Animal Rescue. They do AMAZING ..." more

Oklahoma City, OK

Country roads animal rescue in Oklahoma — Sniffspot

Country roads animal rescue in Oklahoma

#99 in United States, #3 in Oklahoma, #2 in Oklahoma City

Country Roads is a non profit 501c3 dedicated to saving the lives of neglected, abandoned and homeless dogs in Oklahoma. We are non breed specific and welcome all sizes, ages and breeds. Our doors are open to all in need.

"What a great experience adopting my first rescue. Maria was wond..." more

Oklahoma City, OK

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Kanoa Rescue Foundation

#99 in United States, #3 in Oklahoma

Kanoa Rescue Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit animal rescue based out of the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We were founded in 2019 in an effort to save and improve lives of animals in our community. Initially starting out our focus was on medical cases, geriatrics, and differently-abled animals. Our program has grown to include animals facing displacement, neonates, funding service dog training for rescue dogs, spay/neuter programs, and behavioral cases.

"CharWills works tirelessly to save and rehabilitate as many aband..." more

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Legacy of Hope Dog Rescue — Sniffspot

Legacy of Hope Dog Rescue

#99 in United States, #3 in Oklahoma, #1 in Broken Arrow

As I sit here this morning listening to my sleeping dogs, I can't help but think about what is going on in the world. Many people are at home with family and some continue to go to work. As a healthcare worker who goes in everyday and who is risking my life and that of my family, here is what I am asking. Please stay home as much as you can. Take pleasure in the extra time with family and cherish it. Family all grows and changes, especially children, and these will be precious memories for the future. Help your neighbors. Who knows if we all have what we need for the next few weeks. Lets band together to help one another. From the rescue, I would ask you not to dump pets as there is no evidence they can get the virus. If you are home and stir crazy, consider fostering. As we can not have adoption events, this means the dogs in the rescue will stay in foster care longer. Thus we do not have open fosters for more pets. More pets will go to shelters and there will be many more euthanasia's. So open your home so we can try to save as many as we can. On the positive side, there is now time to potty train, socialize and it could be a diversion for bored chidden (or adults). Financially this will be a difficult time for everyone. As a not for profit dog rescue, we depend on donations and adoption fees to be able to continue feeding and providing vet care for pets we take in. As there are no big adoption days, this will be a time we will depend on all of you more than ever before. Please be safe! As the founder of the rescue, let me say THANK YOU to everyone who supports us. THANK YOU to all the fosters and adopters. None of us could do this without all of you. Try to stay positive. I keep telling myself this too shall pass and we are strong enough to weather this storm together.

"Adopted 2 dogs from LOH! They are a wonderful group of people, pu..." more

Broken Arrow, OK

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Noble Animal Welfare

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #1 in Noble

Noble Animal Welfare works under the Noble Police Department. The Animal Welfare Officer handles complaints and concerns from citizens and maintains the animal shelter. Animal Welfare can be reached by contacting the police department at (405) 872-9231 Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm. Any animal complaints, lost animals, found animals, animal concerns, etc. can be answered by the Animal Welfare Officer. We do have an animal shelter where animals are kept. It is currently open to the public Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 6 pm. We have recently finished the new animal shelter building. The new facility is much larger and better equipped, giving our animals more room to move and be comfortable. The Noble Animal Shelter frequently has animals available for adoption. Dogs, puppies, cats, & kittens that come into the shelter without tags or microchips are able to be put up for adoption or rescue 72 hours after arriving at the shelter if the owner doesn’t claim them. If an animal comes into the shelter with tags or a microchip, the Animal Welfare will attempt to contact the owner and give them 5 days to reclaim their animal before it is available for adoption or rescue. The adoption fee is $25.00 and there is a $50.00 spay/neuter deposit required if the animal is not already fixed. Oklahoma State Law requires all shelters adopting out have this deposit paid to cut down on unwanted animals. When the animal is altered, the $50 is fully refunded to the adopter (within 60 days). The City of Noble has begun vaccinating the animals that come into our shelter, dogs for rabies and distemper and cats for rabies and feline leukemia. The Noble Animal Welfare Officer encourages you to adopt from a shelter or rescue organization to help save the lives of animals and to discourage over breeding in our state.

Noble, OK

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Angel Fund OKC

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, OK

Animal Rescue Center of Shawnee — Sniffspot

Animal Rescue Center of Shawnee

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

ARC is not the Shawnee Animal Shelter, ARC is a non-profit organization that works with other rescues to help get the pets adopted from the Shawnee Shelter. If you have questions about a pet at the City Shelter, call the Shawnee Animal Welfare at 405-878-1531.

Oklahoma City, OK

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Pooch Pals Foundation

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, OK

Red River Old English Sheepdog Rescue, Inc. — Sniffspot

Red River Old English Sheepdog Rescue, Inc.

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

We are a group of individuals who have come together to rescue and adopt out OES. Our adoption and rescue area includes parts of the Southern Plains where the Red River of the South is located. States included are New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas. We accept dogs into our program and then foster them individually in loving homes. These dedicated fosters will work with the dog to assess its temperament and social skills that help us determine what type of home is best suited for their specific needs. All dogs will be evaluated by a veterinarian and all known medical needs provided. Routine vaccinations will be administered to ensure they are up-to-date, heartworm tests will be done, and all dogs will be spayed or neutered and microchipped before going to their forever homes.

Oklahoma City, OK

Tuttle Animal Shelter — Sniffspot

Tuttle Animal Shelter

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, OK

Yukon Animal Control — Sniffspot

Yukon Animal Control

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

The Yukon Animal Control Division serves the community (see our boundary map) by locating and acquiring stray domestic animals commonly found on city streets and public areas. Deceased animals are also removed from these areas and disposed of by Animal Control Officers. Yukon Animal Control encourages responsible pet ownership and is tasked with protecting Yukon residents and visitors and the pets in our area. The Yukon Animal Control Facility accepts domestic animal turn-ins with proof of residency by providing a copy of your current City of Yukon Water Bill, your Oklahoma driver's license, or identification with a matching address to the water bill and paying a fee.

Oklahoma City, OK

Dogs As Family, Inc. — Sniffspot

Dogs As Family, Inc.

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

Dogs As Family, Inc. is a 501(c)3, non-profit, all volunteer organization located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Our mission - to rescue, provide sanctuary, rehabilitate, and find loving, forever homes for dogs that have been neglected, are stray, abused or just unwanted. Brenda is the founder and President of Dogs As Family, Inc. Prior to forming Dogs As Family, Inc., she personally rescued numerous dogs. Each dog is treated as the individual they are. Young, old, healthy or not regardless of how much time they have on Earth, each is taken care of with the best of medical care and plenty of love. All Dogs As Family, Inc. dogs live in foster homes and are provided with enormous amount of love. All are given any medical attention that may be required to ensure they are in good health before adoption. All are spayed or neutered, brought up-to-date on vaccinations, fecal tested and tested for heartworms, Lyme and Ehrlichia and microchipped before being placed in their new homes. When time permits, they are housetrained and taught basic obedience. In addition, all Dogs As Family, Inc. dogs are evaluated for personality and temperament, helping us to place them in homes that are well suited to their needs and to the needs of their future owners.

Oklahoma City, OK

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Cleveland Area Pound Pals

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

Empowering our community to care. Cleveland Area Pound Pals is a group of area citizens working together with law enforcement, city entities, and local vets, to make our area a more informed and responsible pet ownership community. CAPP is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in Cleveland, Oklahoma dedicated to the rescue and care of abused, neglected and homeless pets. Our goal is to help save these animals, put them in temporary foster homes, and place them in loving adoptive homes.

Oklahoma City, OK

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City of Edmond Animal Services

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

The Edmond Animal Services Unit is a component of the Edmond Police Department’s Special Services Division. The Animal Services Unit is responsible for responding to calls for service within the community for issues involving animals – both wild and domestic. Animal Services is also responsible for the enforcement of municipal and state laws concerning the treatment of animals; the management of the City’s animal shelter; the humane treatment and care of animals in the shelter; as well as striving to reunite lost animals with their families and find new homes for the adoptable animals at the shelter.

Oklahoma City, OK

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LowRider Dachshund Rescue

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

LowRider Dachshund Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving dachshunds and dachshund mixes from kill shelters, puppy mills, strays and owner surrenders. In 2008, LDR’s president realized the amount of dachshunds being euthanized in shelters all around Oklahoma. In late 2008, LowRider Dachshund Rescue was founded. We take in 200+ homeless and unwanted doxies a year and find them loving fur-ever homes! We are staffed completely by un-paid volunteers, we do not have a facility and all of our dogs are currently fostered in private foster homes through Newcastle, Chickasha and Moore Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma City, OK

Southern Paws Rescue, Inc — Sniffspot

Southern Paws Rescue, Inc

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

Southern Paws Rescue, Inc was founded in 2021 by Michelle Dusing. Southern Paws is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that rescues and adopts out animals.

Oklahoma City, OK

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Miller's Cause Animal Rescue

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

Amber, along with her mom Angie, founded Miller's Cause in 2018. Fueled by their passion for animals and the extreme need the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma has for fosters and adopters, coupled with the number of area animals who need help. FACT: 3.7 million pets’ lives are ended every year - not because they are sick or injured, but because they are homeless. Most of these animals are healthy and adoptable and include newborn puppies and kittens. That’s not ok with us. The good news is, we can change that... We can be heroes and improve the future – to our children, our pets, our friends and community. HOW CAN YOU HELP: Rescue groups like Miller’s Cause are able to find loving forever homes for these pets, they simply need a little time… anywhere from one day to a few weeks or months. Some of these animals just need a foster family for a day or two while transportation is being set up to get them to their permanent foster or adopter or to another rescue partner.

Oklahoma City, OK

Homeward Bound Pug Rescue and Adoption of Oklahoma — Sniffspot

Homeward Bound Pug Rescue and Adoption of Oklahoma

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

• Homeward Bound was officially formed in 2003 by Gail Tucker; our director. We are an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the Pug breed. We want to give every unwanted Pug in Oklahoma and neighboring states a second chance. • We accept surrendered, unwanted, abandoned, ill, injured, elderly, alpha, all ages, all sizes and colors - any Pugs needing a home living in Oklahoma and all neighboring states. We NEVER turn a Pug away. For us, this is the essence of Pug rescue - to truly rescue Pugs. • Upon receiving a Pug, we place them in Foster care with dedicated volunteers. Fosters are essential to any rescue. While our Pugs are in a foster home, they are evaluated for behavior, likes and dislikes, etc. Because many of our Pugs come from shelters, puppy mills and neglectful homes and never receive proper training. Our fosters are diligent to work with them on potty, leash and crate training. Most importantly, fosters help socialize them to other environments, dogs and people. • Many dogs come through Homeward Bound with heartworms, elongated soft palates, eye problems, and many other health issues. Before our Pugs are adopted, they are spayed / neutered, receive all vaccines, heartworm tests and treat any health issues that we discover. • We neither breed nor do we show pugs. Our mission differs from most breeders and show people for whom the primary focus is monetary and on conformation to the breed standard and competition. • At Homeward Bound, we see to it that every Pug in need finds a loving home.

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Oklahoma City, OK

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Forever Yours Dog Rescue

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

Forever Yours Dog Rescue was founded on November 8th, 2011 by three very dedicated and determined women. Between the three of us, we have twenty-five years experience in rescue, volunteering, fostering, and fundraising. We have over a hundred years of love for dogs. We are an Oklahoma city based all-breed dog rescue. We don’t care about a dog’s breed, size, condition, age, or color. If a dog is in need of rescue and we are in a position to help, we will. We care for the unwanted, abandoned, neglected and abused dogs of Oklahoma. We rescue dogs from the streets as well as from local shelters and shelters throughout Oklahoma, especially small rural shelters with no public adoption programs. We do take in owner surrender’s under certain situations. If you have found a dog and are willing to foster the dog until it finds a home, we will cover the cost of vetting and work to find the dog a great forever home, but we need your commitment to foster the dog until we can find the best home possible. We advocate spay/neuter and offer assistance in finding a low-cost option for those that qualify. Spaying/neutering your pet is one of the best things you can do for them to insure they live a healthy and happy life, and are not contributing to the over-population problem that plagues Oklahoma and many other states in the US. We promote adoption as an alternative to buying your pet. Oklahoma is number two in the United States in the number of operating puppy mills. These mills are living hells for the mom and dad dogs that are forced to reproduce for their greedy owners. When you adopt a pet from a shelter or rescue, you can know that you part of the solution and not part of the problem. We provide pet ownership education through materials, counseling, and on-site workshops, at no cost to the public, with an emphasis on preventative care. We are available to come to your school, church, organization, or place of employment and present a program educating the public on the benefits of adopting instead of buying their next family member.

Oklahoma City, OK

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Oklahoma City Animal Welfare

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

OKC Animal Welfare serves more than 24,000 animals each year in the City of OKC, and we also provide animal sheltering services for the cities of Del City, Valley Brook and Tinker Air Force Base. You can adopt and look for lost pets at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter. We never turn away any homeless, abandoned, injured or sick animals in need, including cats, dogs, rabbits, other small mammals, reptiles, birds, farm animals and wildlife. We're OKC's only organization with this unique responsibility. We also respond to reports of animal cruelty, injured animals, loose dogs, animals that are dangerous or a nuisance and enforce OKC's animal ordinances.

Oklahoma City, OK

Street Dog Rescue & Recovery — Sniffspot

Street Dog Rescue & Recovery

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, OK

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Free to Live

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

Free To Live is a non-profit sanctuary for stray, abandoned and mistreated dogs and cats. It is the largest no-kill sanctuary in Oklahoma. We are a small group of animal lovers who have been carrying on the mission of founders, Bill and Pat Larson, for the last three decades. We meet each dog or cat where they are socially and/or medically, providing the treatment they need to live their fullest lives. This focused care can sometimes take months to years depending on the level of need. WE BELIEVE We believe in a place where our dogs and cats can be just who they are – regardless of promise of adoption – which is why we commit to each of them for life. Even if they go into a home for just one day or ten years and then are returned, we keep them safe and healthy throughout the remainder of their lives. We know there is no place like a home, but for many of our residents – home is Free to Live. That is why we work daily to provide for not only their physical needs, but also their mental. Our enrichment program utilizes a mixture of toys, feeding patterns, play yards, walking trails and training stimulation. We are always looking for ways to help our dogs and cats thrive. Free To Live began as a dream of Bill and his late wife Pat Larson. In 1982, the Edmond couple purchased 20 acres of land north of Edmond and began construction. The Larsons and a handful of dedicated volunteers did much of the work. On August 7, 1984, Free To Live opened its doors and the Larsons’ dream became a reality. We have stayed true to their original mission of helping Oklahoma’s homeless animals. We do not take owner surrenders, because these animals already have someone to advocate for them. Our Story Our founders believed homeless dogs and cats needed our support the most, especially those who fall into rural areas and have no options but a life on their own for as long as they can survive the elements. We employ a variety of methods to help secure these abandoned animals – from humane trapping to days of sitting alongside them and earning their trust. These shy, shutdown dogs and cats deserve a chance to know love, kindness and hope. Free To Live has a professional salaried staff that includes a kennel manager, cattery manager, executive director and full and part-time maintenance and kennel/cattery staff. Volunteers are involved in every aspect of the organization. FTL is staffed 24 hours a day, every day of the year; the kennel and cattery managers live on-site in order to provide complete care. Free To Live takes in as many dogs and cats as possible; space and funds are currently available to care for approximately 150 dogs and 150 cats. Animals brought to FTL are initially placed in isolation for a minimum of 14 days. All dogs and cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and given general physical examinations. There are separate isolation buildings for dogs and cats; each unit has an enclosed indoor/outdoor run. Once dogs leave the isolation area, they are housed, according to their size and personality, in one of the kennel’s indoor/outdoor units. Older dogs that are no longer active enough for life in the kennel live in the office annex area that also has an enclosed, outdoor run. From the office these dogs can be closely monitored, pampered and enjoy more companionship. Our cats, after the isolation period, are transferred to the large, cheery cattery with large inside and outside play areas. The cattery is shared by the main cat population and its inside room has plenty of small cubicles for cats to nap or hide. Toys to play with and climb on fill the main play areas. Another room and outdoor play area contains some of the new arrivals and younger cats. This same room has roomy stainless steel areas for the kittens and their mothers. The dogs and cats are given 100 percent nutritionally balanced food; special diets are supplied for animals that require them. Free To Live’s kennel and cattery have large cooling fans and heaters for the animals’ comfort. For our older animals and those with medical conditions that make them more susceptible to heat, we place them in smaller buildings with access to cooling in the summer months. All of the animal areas and bedding are cleaned daily.

Oklahoma City, OK

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Friends of the Shelter Foundation

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

Established in 2013, our 501c3 rescue focuses on saving all breeds of dogs and cats, mixed or purebred, that are in need in Oklahoma rural shelters. All of the pet in our care live in foster homes with families so they can learn basic training and manners. Every pet is spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and kept on monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventative. Many of the pups we rescue are medical cases, and that can get expensive at times but we never turn a dog or cat away if we know a little TLC and Vet care can save it’s life.

Oklahoma City, OK

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Mutt Misfits

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

Mutt Misfits exists to help unwanted animals in situations that could lead to harm or euthanasia. We primarily focus on animals with major medical illnesses, injuries or advanced age that are often overlooked. By partnering with shelters and the public, we promote responsible pet ownership, spay and neuter, and the adoption of special needs pets. It is our goal to save the un-saveable.

Oklahoma City, OK

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Norman Animal Welfare

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

Norman Animal Welfare is focused on encouraging responsible pet ownership by promoting and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the residents and pets of Norman through education, enforcement and community partnership. Finished in 2016, the Norman Animal Welfare Center is a beautiful 13,246 square foot facility that provides a variety of services that support our mission. In addition to spay and neuter surgeries, the state-of-the-art veterinary clinic provides a variety of necessary treatments to the nearly 2000 animals adopted annually. The facility also provides ample holding kennels to provide safe and secure space for lost pets waiting to be reunited with their owners. All animals are spayed or neutered prior to adoption. The adoption fee is $50 and includes all vaccinations, de-worming, a heartworm tests for dogs, as well as the City of Norman Pet License. Norman Animal Welfare provides an excellent level of animal care due to strong community engagement and key partnerships. Humanely addressing the challenges faced by homeless pet populations requires dedicated community leaders and volunteers. These tireless contributors provide the extra resources that allow Norman Animal Welfare to achieve a 90+% live release rate.

Oklahoma City, OK

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Humane Society of Stillwater

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

The Humane Society of Stillwater is an adoption guaranteed, nonprofit animal shelter that serves the community of Stillwater, Oklahoma. Our mission is to facilitate the placement of stray and unwanted animals and pets in desirable homes; to establish and maintain an animal shelter and associated procedures which promote the health, care and handling, and prevent over population of cats and dogs. The animals in our care are never euthanized merely because we lack space or because the animal’s stay with us has exceeded a predefined amount of time. We spay/neuter and vaccinate all of the animals in our care and do our best to give them a loving home until they are adopted into a home of their own. The Humane Society was founded in 1988 to assist the City of Stillwater Animal Welfare Department in managing homeless animals in our community. We transfer cats and dogs exclusively from Animal Welfare once they have fulfilled their allotted adoption time in the city shelter. The Humane Society of Stillwater is not affiliated with the Humane Society of the United States, and we do not receive any funding from HSUS. We do not receive any funding from the city government or United. Way. The Humane Society relies on generous donors and fundraising activies to fund our programs and facilites. Every dollar donated to the Humane Society of Stillwater remains local and is used to care for homeless cats and dogs in the Stillwater community. We do not accept any animals from the public. To surrender an animal, please go to the Animal Welfare Department or call (405) 372-0334.

Oklahoma City, OK

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Oklahoma Humane Society

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma Humane Society was founded in 2007. We work in close partnership with Oklahoma City Animal Welfare (OKC Animal Shelter) and other local shelters. Our primary focus is to eliminate the needless euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals in Oklahoma City. Our journey begins and ends with love. We love animals and believe that Oklahoma will see a day when every healthy and adoptable pet finds a home. Since 2007, we have impacted more than 150,000 animals in Oklahoma. We hope you will join us on as we change the landscape of animal welfare in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City, OK

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Haven of Hope Rescue Foundation

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

Since 2009, we have rescued or have been a significant factor in rescuing hundreds of dogs and puppies. Our greatest wish is to have the ability to expand and grow so that we can reach further, act faster, and snatch more lives back from the brink. Our hearts are SO in this. Please be a part of our solution and join us to give them HOPE. We focus our energy on last chance dogs that have no hope, no other options. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, color, breed, length of fur or ability to obey basic commands or stay off the furniture. And slobber doesn't bother us. We are a 501(c)3 organization. In October 2010 we applied for our IRS 501c3 status. Until that point, we had been self funded and continue to self fund many aspects of our organization. We understand that the reality of being able to expand and grow depends on donations and our adoption fees. Sponsorship of our rescues and donations in any form are greatly appreciated and necessary for us to continue our mission, which truly is . .

Oklahoma City, OK

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Rudy's Rescue

#100 in United States, #4 in Oklahoma, #3 in Oklahoma City

Rudy's Rescue is a small, 501(c)(3) Nonprofit, all-breed rescue group founded in Weatherford, TX. We are composed of volunteers who foster dogs in their homes. We hope to save as many abandoned, abused, neglected, unwanted, or medically challenged dogs who would otherwise be euthanized. Your new family member will be up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, spayed/neutered, on heartworm/flea prevention, potty trained, or being potty trained. We want to help you the adopter, have all the tools you need to become a successful pet owner. We will support you every step of the way. Rudy's Rescue was founded in 2019 by Deirdra (Sam) Maraist and named after her beloved dog Rudy. After moving to Weatherford and volunteering with a few rescue groups she decided it was time to start her rescue with a different goal. The goal or focus is to keep a very small group of foster dogs so the best care possible can be given to each dog taken in. Rudy's does its best to keep the total number of dogs fostered at 10-15. Rudy's is an all-breed, all-age, dog rescue with the biggest focus on senior or medically challenged dogs. We take in homeless and abandoned animals from shelters and owner surrenders. We place them in foster homes until they are adopted as we do not have a facility. When medical care beyond regular vetting is necessary like heartworm treatment or other life-threatening conditions, Rudy takes care of these special needs as well. Sometimes an elderly owner is not capable of giving care any longer. It is often common for people to surrender their dogs to a shelter when they become older and sick. No matter the reason, a shelter is no place for a devoted senior pet to spend his final days. Rudy's has a place for those pets as well. If we cannot find a new home for surrendered seniors, they spend the rest of their days with us.

Oklahoma City, OK


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    I have fostered and volunteered for 405 many times in the past. Their staff is amazing, they are very responsive, their fosters are treated very well, and they really love and care for the animals in their care. Their animals want for nothing and receive the best veterinary care. Many times I have met one of the founders half way between my house and hers to hand off pups on a leg of their journey, my parents have even helped with transfers. They are a great organization that does everything they can to save animals in a state that have an overpopulation problem.
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    405 Animal Rescue is an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization specializing in major medical cases and adoptions for Dogs and Cats.

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    What a great experience adopting my first rescue. Maria was wonderful to work with. Love my little Copper !!
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    Country roads animal rescue in Oklahoma

    Country Roads is a non profit 501c3 dedicated to saving the lives of neglected, abandoned and homeless dogs in Oklahoma. We are non breed specific and welcome all sizes, ages and breeds. Our doors are open to all in need.

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    ARC is not the Shawnee Animal Shelter, ARC is a non-profit organization that works with other rescues to help get the pets adopted from the Shawnee Shelter. If you have questions about a pet at the City Shelter, call the Shawnee Animal Welfare at 405-878-1531.

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    Tall Tails is a rescue group dedicated to the dogs of the Wagoner City Animal Shelter. We exclusively work with Animal Control Officer, Bo Henson to achieve a common goal, SAVE THE FORGOTTEN.

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What's the Sniffspot Oklahoma Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List About?

Welcome to the 2025 Oklahoma Sniffspot Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top rescues and shelters in Oklahoma chosen by the Sniffspot community and the public.

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This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in Oklahoma. These remarkable organizations have been recognized for their unwavering dedication to the well-being of countless dogs. We've compiled this list by gathering heartfelt testimonials from both the Sniffspot community and the wider public, ensuring a comprehensive perspective on these exceptional shelters.

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Sniffspot Oklahoma Dog Rescues & Shelters Frequently Asked Questions

How many dog rescues and shelters operate in Oklahoma?

There are 7 in Oklahoma. 3 are located in Oklahoma City with 4 are located in other areas of the state.

What are the most reputable dog rescues and shelters in Oklahoma?

There are many reputable rescues in Oklahoma, the top 3 on our list are: Husky Halfway House Foundation, 405 Animal Rescue, Legacy of Hope Dog Rescue

What specialized services do dog rescues and shelters in Oklahoma offer?

The most common specialization for dog rescues and shelters in Oklahoma is Husky with 1 focusing on it.

How can I adopt a rescue dog in Oklahoma?

Using our list of the top dog rescues and shelters, you can find a reputable shelter in Oklahoma. The adoption policies of each shelter varies and you can find information on the shelter profile page. Here is an example adoption policy:
Adoptions at Husky Halfway House are a multi-stage process. When you adopt a dog from us, you become a part of our family.

Are there any breed-specific dog rescues and shelters in Oklahoma?

We do not have any record of breed specific rescues and shelters in Oklahoma, but there are the top breed-specific rescue and shelter types in nearby states, including New Jersey, Utah, Illinois.

Can you recommend any dog rescues in Oklahoma that specialize in senior dogs or special needs animals?

Can you recommend any reputable dog rescue organizations that focus on specific regions or communities within Oklahoma?

Yes! The top rescue and shelter in Oklahoma City is 405 Animal Rescue. The top specialized rescue and shelter in Oklahoma is Husky Halfway House Foundation.

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