Bloodhound puppies up for adoption during Canines Against Cubicles at Bicentennial Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday April, 2 2015. Photo By Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman
Friday is National Dog Day, and while the day celebrates dogs of all shapes and sizes, some breeds are more popular than others. Here are Oklahoma City's five most popular breeds of dog, according to Oklahoma City Animal Welfare.
5. Australian cattle dog
Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, plays with Freckles, a one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix, at an Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event on March 28, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
4. German shepherd
Jessica Freeman carries her German Shepherd puppy, Zoey, during Heard on Hurd in downtown Edmond on March 19. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman
3. Chihuahua
Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, two Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix puppies, at Norman Animal Welfare, on March 26, 2015. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman
2. Pit bull
Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City on March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
1. Labrador retriever
Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman on Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
<figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-6adf0321a6fd0e4a0374de0e3143778b.jpg" alt="Photo - Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman" title="Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5cca40d07e9bea8dda35e557f2e944a3.jpg" alt="Photo - Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman" title="Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-0b03baa43c0078ce9f364339cd5f2742.jpg" alt="Photo - Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-dc0cd525eaea14cb5b7d204ab1f7af0f.jpg" alt="Photo - Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-c5a4ea062474e76ffdff2cc3a6f00c65.jpg" alt="Photo - Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-6adf0321a6fd0e4a0374de0e3143778b.jpg" alt="Photo - Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman" title="Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5cca40d07e9bea8dda35e557f2e944a3.jpg" alt="Photo - Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman" title="Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-0b03baa43c0078ce9f364339cd5f2742.jpg" alt="Photo - Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-dc0cd525eaea14cb5b7d204ab1f7af0f.jpg" alt="Photo - Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-c5a4ea062474e76ffdff2cc3a6f00c65.jpg" alt="Photo - Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-829a822c29c71d741cff5f6532976e6d.jpg" alt="Photo - Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
" title="Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
"><figcaption>Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-0b8663596a5e75bf8c4b0ce7e8498325.jpg" alt="Photo - Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman" title="Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5037d7e4a3b340bb6d7d322bed7bc5a2.jpg" alt="Photo - Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-4b5ef32b50441c9f5eaafb0516fffe7b.jpg" alt="Photo - Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5f87b6ccfe6d80f27a2167b8347e7630.jpg" alt="Photo - A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman" title="A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-6adf0321a6fd0e4a0374de0e3143778b.jpg" alt="Photo - Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman" title="Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5cca40d07e9bea8dda35e557f2e944a3.jpg" alt="Photo - Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman" title="Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-0b03baa43c0078ce9f364339cd5f2742.jpg" alt="Photo - Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-dc0cd525eaea14cb5b7d204ab1f7af0f.jpg" alt="Photo - Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-c5a4ea062474e76ffdff2cc3a6f00c65.jpg" alt="Photo - Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-829a822c29c71d741cff5f6532976e6d.jpg" alt="Photo - Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
" title="Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
"><figcaption>Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-0b8663596a5e75bf8c4b0ce7e8498325.jpg" alt="Photo - Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman" title="Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5037d7e4a3b340bb6d7d322bed7bc5a2.jpg" alt="Photo - Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-4b5ef32b50441c9f5eaafb0516fffe7b.jpg" alt="Photo - Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5f87b6ccfe6d80f27a2167b8347e7630.jpg" alt="Photo - A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman" title="A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-93a769583fc8f4a469888e6235ac7f85.jpg" alt="Photo - Alyssa Loveless with her therapy dog, Parker, a Chihuahua. Alyssa is a staffer at The Village @ Rose State who lives in the dorms with Parker. When she takes him out for a walk, students love to come pet him. Alyssa and Parker are shown in the housing area on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. " title="Alyssa Loveless with her therapy dog, Parker, a Chihuahua. Alyssa is a staffer at The Village @ Rose State who lives in the dorms with Parker. When she takes him out for a walk, students love to come pet him. Alyssa and Parker are shown in the housing area on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. "><figcaption>Alyssa Loveless with her therapy dog, Parker, a Chihuahua. Alyssa is a staffer at The Village @ Rose State who lives in the dorms with Parker. When she takes him out for a walk, students love to come pet him. Alyssa and Parker are shown in the housing area on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-caa5e602a81eb5a0f97dd480d51b84df.jpg" alt="Photo - Annie is a one and a half-year-old Chihuahua mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Annie would be best in a home without small children. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Annie is a one and a half-year-old Chihuahua mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Annie would be best in a home without small children. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Annie is a one and a half-year-old Chihuahua mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Annie would be best in a home without small children. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-742d026399a0956ff23143e603ad7db6.jpg" alt="Photo - Sherlock Holmes and John Watson are 10 week old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix puppies available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Norman, Okla. They are scheduled-to-be-neutered males, are current on shots and tests and have identifying micro chip implants. The adoption fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Sherlock Holmes and John Watson are 10 week old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix puppies available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Norman, Okla. They are scheduled-to-be-neutered males, are current on shots and tests and have identifying micro chip implants. The adoption fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Sherlock Holmes and John Watson are 10 week old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix puppies available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Norman, Okla. They are scheduled-to-be-neutered males, are current on shots and tests and have identifying micro chip implants. The adoption fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-f36935a7acf4dd09058635b2b79c3700.jpg" alt="Photo - Chihuahua "Snowy" has its photo taken during a dog adoption event at the Myriad Gardens great lawn in Oklahoma City, OK, Saturday, September 13, 2014, Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman" title="Chihuahua "Snowy" has its photo taken during a dog adoption event at the Myriad Gardens great lawn in Oklahoma City, OK, Saturday, September 13, 2014, Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Chihuahua "Snowy" has its photo taken during a dog adoption event at the Myriad Gardens great lawn in Oklahoma City, OK, Saturday, September 13, 2014, Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-3783d87f06cf9c2182bdb1f11fbe8e9a.jpg" alt="Photo - Little Ann, a female, 8-year old Chihuahua mix, waits to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Little Ann, a female, 8-year old Chihuahua mix, waits to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Little Ann, a female, 8-year old Chihuahua mix, waits to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-6adf0321a6fd0e4a0374de0e3143778b.jpg" alt="Photo - Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman" title="Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5cca40d07e9bea8dda35e557f2e944a3.jpg" alt="Photo - Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman" title="Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-0b03baa43c0078ce9f364339cd5f2742.jpg" alt="Photo - Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-dc0cd525eaea14cb5b7d204ab1f7af0f.jpg" alt="Photo - Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-c5a4ea062474e76ffdff2cc3a6f00c65.jpg" alt="Photo - Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-829a822c29c71d741cff5f6532976e6d.jpg" alt="Photo - Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
" title="Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
"><figcaption>Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-0b8663596a5e75bf8c4b0ce7e8498325.jpg" alt="Photo - Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman" title="Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5037d7e4a3b340bb6d7d322bed7bc5a2.jpg" alt="Photo - Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-4b5ef32b50441c9f5eaafb0516fffe7b.jpg" alt="Photo - Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5f87b6ccfe6d80f27a2167b8347e7630.jpg" alt="Photo - A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman" title="A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-93a769583fc8f4a469888e6235ac7f85.jpg" alt="Photo - Alyssa Loveless with her therapy dog, Parker, a Chihuahua. Alyssa is a staffer at The Village @ Rose State who lives in the dorms with Parker. When she takes him out for a walk, students love to come pet him. Alyssa and Parker are shown in the housing area on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. " title="Alyssa Loveless with her therapy dog, Parker, a Chihuahua. Alyssa is a staffer at The Village @ Rose State who lives in the dorms with Parker. When she takes him out for a walk, students love to come pet him. Alyssa and Parker are shown in the housing area on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. "><figcaption>Alyssa Loveless with her therapy dog, Parker, a Chihuahua. Alyssa is a staffer at The Village @ Rose State who lives in the dorms with Parker. When she takes him out for a walk, students love to come pet him. Alyssa and Parker are shown in the housing area on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-caa5e602a81eb5a0f97dd480d51b84df.jpg" alt="Photo - Annie is a one and a half-year-old Chihuahua mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Annie would be best in a home without small children. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Annie is a one and a half-year-old Chihuahua mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Annie would be best in a home without small children. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Annie is a one and a half-year-old Chihuahua mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Annie would be best in a home without small children. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-742d026399a0956ff23143e603ad7db6.jpg" alt="Photo - Sherlock Holmes and John Watson are 10 week old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix puppies available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Norman, Okla. They are scheduled-to-be-neutered males, are current on shots and tests and have identifying micro chip implants. The adoption fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Sherlock Holmes and John Watson are 10 week old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix puppies available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Norman, Okla. They are scheduled-to-be-neutered males, are current on shots and tests and have identifying micro chip implants. The adoption fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Sherlock Holmes and John Watson are 10 week old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix puppies available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Norman, Okla. They are scheduled-to-be-neutered males, are current on shots and tests and have identifying micro chip implants. The adoption fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-f36935a7acf4dd09058635b2b79c3700.jpg" alt="Photo - Chihuahua "Snowy" has its photo taken during a dog adoption event at the Myriad Gardens great lawn in Oklahoma City, OK, Saturday, September 13, 2014, Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman" title="Chihuahua "Snowy" has its photo taken during a dog adoption event at the Myriad Gardens great lawn in Oklahoma City, OK, Saturday, September 13, 2014, Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Chihuahua "Snowy" has its photo taken during a dog adoption event at the Myriad Gardens great lawn in Oklahoma City, OK, Saturday, September 13, 2014, Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-3783d87f06cf9c2182bdb1f11fbe8e9a.jpg" alt="Photo - Little Ann, a female, 8-year old Chihuahua mix, waits to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Little Ann, a female, 8-year old Chihuahua mix, waits to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Little Ann, a female, 8-year old Chihuahua mix, waits to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-9947eef983c3a86dd685fbfb64bb87a9.jpg" alt="Photo - Tucker, a three-month-old German shepherd mix, sniffs the eggs in his Easter basket after the doggy hunt. This is Tucker's first egg hunt, said his owner, Sarah Tonseth of Oklahoma City. An estimated 600 children participated in multiple Easter Egg Hunts Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Myriad Botanical Gardens. More than 3,000 colorful plastic eggs, filled with candy and prizes, were hidden throughout the Children's Garden. The hunts were divided into age categories, ranging from ages four and under through ages 5 to 10. 135 dogs of all various breeds participated in the Doggy Egg Hunt. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. " title="Tucker, a three-month-old German shepherd mix, sniffs the eggs in his Easter basket after the doggy hunt. This is Tucker's first egg hunt, said his owner, Sarah Tonseth of Oklahoma City. An estimated 600 children participated in multiple Easter Egg Hunts Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Myriad Botanical Gardens. More than 3,000 colorful plastic eggs, filled with candy and prizes, were hidden throughout the Children's Garden. The hunts were divided into age categories, ranging from ages four and under through ages 5 to 10. 135 dogs of all various breeds participated in the Doggy Egg Hunt. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. "><figcaption>Tucker, a three-month-old German shepherd mix, sniffs the eggs in his Easter basket after the doggy hunt. This is Tucker's first egg hunt, said his owner, Sarah Tonseth of Oklahoma City. An estimated 600 children participated in multiple Easter Egg Hunts Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Myriad Botanical Gardens. More than 3,000 colorful plastic eggs, filled with candy and prizes, were hidden throughout the Children's Garden. The hunts were divided into age categories, ranging from ages four and under through ages 5 to 10. 135 dogs of all various breeds participated in the Doggy Egg Hunt. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-c6a2706a8a197ffa188c4980196bf57d.jpg" alt="Photo - Jessica Freeman carries her German Shepherd puppy, Zoey, during Heard on Hurd in downtown Edmond Saturday night, March 19, 2016. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman" title="Jessica Freeman carries her German Shepherd puppy, Zoey, during Heard on Hurd in downtown Edmond Saturday night, March 19, 2016. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Jessica Freeman carries her German Shepherd puppy, Zoey, during Heard on Hurd in downtown Edmond Saturday night, March 19, 2016. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-55bf2ff1cdf514901d79f31c7e37eb2a.jpg" alt="Photo - Darth, a German Shepherd/Labrador mix, keeps his eyes on the ball as he is about to catch it in his mouth while enjoying some play time with his owners, Kaela Schnoor and Colby Delgado. MidTown Renaissance teamed with Central Oklahoma Humane Society, Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. and a few local chefs to celebrate the grand opening of MidTown Mutts Dog Park with a ÔPup-UpÕ restaurant serving gourmet hotdogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at 409 W. Park Place, on the corner of Hudson Avenue and Park Place. The event was free. A dog park has opened in Midtown to accommodate the needs of increasing number of pet owners who have moved into the downtown and midtown areas of Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Darth, a German Shepherd/Labrador mix, keeps his eyes on the ball as he is about to catch it in his mouth while enjoying some play time with his owners, Kaela Schnoor and Colby Delgado. MidTown Renaissance teamed with Central Oklahoma Humane Society, Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. and a few local chefs to celebrate the grand opening of MidTown Mutts Dog Park with a ÔPup-UpÕ restaurant serving gourmet hotdogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at 409 W. Park Place, on the corner of Hudson Avenue and Park Place. The event was free. A dog park has opened in Midtown to accommodate the needs of increasing number of pet owners who have moved into the downtown and midtown areas of Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Darth, a German Shepherd/Labrador mix, keeps his eyes on the ball as he is about to catch it in his mouth while enjoying some play time with his owners, Kaela Schnoor and Colby Delgado. MidTown Renaissance teamed with Central Oklahoma Humane Society, Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. and a few local chefs to celebrate the grand opening of MidTown Mutts Dog Park with a ÔPup-UpÕ restaurant serving gourmet hotdogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at 409 W. Park Place, on the corner of Hudson Avenue and Park Place. The event was free. A dog park has opened in Midtown to accommodate the needs of increasing number of pet owners who have moved into the downtown and midtown areas of Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-6adf0321a6fd0e4a0374de0e3143778b.jpg" alt="Photo - Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman" title="Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5cca40d07e9bea8dda35e557f2e944a3.jpg" alt="Photo - Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman" title="Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-0b03baa43c0078ce9f364339cd5f2742.jpg" alt="Photo - Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman on Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman on Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman on Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-dc0cd525eaea14cb5b7d204ab1f7af0f.jpg" alt="Photo - Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-c5a4ea062474e76ffdff2cc3a6f00c65.jpg" alt="Photo - Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-829a822c29c71d741cff5f6532976e6d.jpg" alt="Photo - Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
" title="Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
"><figcaption>Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-0b8663596a5e75bf8c4b0ce7e8498325.jpg" alt="Photo - Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman" title="Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5037d7e4a3b340bb6d7d322bed7bc5a2.jpg" alt="Photo - Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-4b5ef32b50441c9f5eaafb0516fffe7b.jpg" alt="Photo - Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City on March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City on March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City on March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5f87b6ccfe6d80f27a2167b8347e7630.jpg" alt="Photo - A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman" title="A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-93a769583fc8f4a469888e6235ac7f85.jpg" alt="Photo - Alyssa Loveless with her therapy dog, Parker, a Chihuahua. Alyssa is a staffer at The Village @ Rose State who lives in the dorms with Parker. When she takes him out for a walk, students love to come pet him. Alyssa and Parker are shown in the housing area on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. " title="Alyssa Loveless with her therapy dog, Parker, a Chihuahua. Alyssa is a staffer at The Village @ Rose State who lives in the dorms with Parker. When she takes him out for a walk, students love to come pet him. Alyssa and Parker are shown in the housing area on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. "><figcaption>Alyssa Loveless with her therapy dog, Parker, a Chihuahua. Alyssa is a staffer at The Village @ Rose State who lives in the dorms with Parker. When she takes him out for a walk, students love to come pet him. Alyssa and Parker are shown in the housing area on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-caa5e602a81eb5a0f97dd480d51b84df.jpg" alt="Photo - Annie is a one and a half-year-old Chihuahua mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Annie would be best in a home without small children. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Annie is a one and a half-year-old Chihuahua mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Annie would be best in a home without small children. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Annie is a one and a half-year-old Chihuahua mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Annie would be best in a home without small children. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-742d026399a0956ff23143e603ad7db6.jpg" alt="Photo - Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, two Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix puppies, at Norman Animal Welfare, on March 26, 2015. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, two Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix puppies, at Norman Animal Welfare, on March 26, 2015. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, two Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix puppies, at Norman Animal Welfare, on March 26, 2015. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-f36935a7acf4dd09058635b2b79c3700.jpg" alt="Photo - Chihuahua "Snowy" has its photo taken during a dog adoption event at the Myriad Gardens great lawn in Oklahoma City, OK, Saturday, September 13, 2014, Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman" title="Chihuahua "Snowy" has its photo taken during a dog adoption event at the Myriad Gardens great lawn in Oklahoma City, OK, Saturday, September 13, 2014, Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Chihuahua "Snowy" has its photo taken during a dog adoption event at the Myriad Gardens great lawn in Oklahoma City, OK, Saturday, September 13, 2014, Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-3783d87f06cf9c2182bdb1f11fbe8e9a.jpg" alt="Photo - Little Ann, a female, 8-year old Chihuahua mix, waits to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Little Ann, a female, 8-year old Chihuahua mix, waits to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Little Ann, a female, 8-year old Chihuahua mix, waits to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-9947eef983c3a86dd685fbfb64bb87a9.jpg" alt="Photo - Tucker, a three-month-old German shepherd mix, sniffs the eggs in his Easter basket after the doggy hunt. This is Tucker's first egg hunt, said his owner, Sarah Tonseth of Oklahoma City. An estimated 600 children participated in multiple Easter Egg Hunts Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Myriad Botanical Gardens. More than 3,000 colorful plastic eggs, filled with candy and prizes, were hidden throughout the Children's Garden. The hunts were divided into age categories, ranging from ages four and under through ages 5 to 10. 135 dogs of all various breeds participated in the Doggy Egg Hunt. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. " title="Tucker, a three-month-old German shepherd mix, sniffs the eggs in his Easter basket after the doggy hunt. This is Tucker's first egg hunt, said his owner, Sarah Tonseth of Oklahoma City. An estimated 600 children participated in multiple Easter Egg Hunts Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Myriad Botanical Gardens. More than 3,000 colorful plastic eggs, filled with candy and prizes, were hidden throughout the Children's Garden. The hunts were divided into age categories, ranging from ages four and under through ages 5 to 10. 135 dogs of all various breeds participated in the Doggy Egg Hunt. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. "><figcaption>Tucker, a three-month-old German shepherd mix, sniffs the eggs in his Easter basket after the doggy hunt. This is Tucker's first egg hunt, said his owner, Sarah Tonseth of Oklahoma City. An estimated 600 children participated in multiple Easter Egg Hunts Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Myriad Botanical Gardens. More than 3,000 colorful plastic eggs, filled with candy and prizes, were hidden throughout the Children's Garden. The hunts were divided into age categories, ranging from ages four and under through ages 5 to 10. 135 dogs of all various breeds participated in the Doggy Egg Hunt. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-c6a2706a8a197ffa188c4980196bf57d.jpg" alt="Photo - Jessica Freeman carries her German Shepherd puppy, Zoey, during Heard on Hurd in downtown Edmond on March 19. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman" title="Jessica Freeman carries her German Shepherd puppy, Zoey, during Heard on Hurd in downtown Edmond on March 19. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Jessica Freeman carries her German Shepherd puppy, Zoey, during Heard on Hurd in downtown Edmond on March 19. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-55bf2ff1cdf514901d79f31c7e37eb2a.jpg" alt="Photo - Darth, a German Shepherd/Labrador mix, keeps his eyes on the ball as he is about to catch it in his mouth while enjoying some play time with his owners, Kaela Schnoor and Colby Delgado. MidTown Renaissance teamed with Central Oklahoma Humane Society, Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. and a few local chefs to celebrate the grand opening of MidTown Mutts Dog Park with a ÔPup-UpÕ restaurant serving gourmet hotdogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at 409 W. Park Place, on the corner of Hudson Avenue and Park Place. The event was free. A dog park has opened in Midtown to accommodate the needs of increasing number of pet owners who have moved into the downtown and midtown areas of Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Darth, a German Shepherd/Labrador mix, keeps his eyes on the ball as he is about to catch it in his mouth while enjoying some play time with his owners, Kaela Schnoor and Colby Delgado. MidTown Renaissance teamed with Central Oklahoma Humane Society, Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. and a few local chefs to celebrate the grand opening of MidTown Mutts Dog Park with a ÔPup-UpÕ restaurant serving gourmet hotdogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at 409 W. Park Place, on the corner of Hudson Avenue and Park Place. The event was free. A dog park has opened in Midtown to accommodate the needs of increasing number of pet owners who have moved into the downtown and midtown areas of Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Darth, a German Shepherd/Labrador mix, keeps his eyes on the ball as he is about to catch it in his mouth while enjoying some play time with his owners, Kaela Schnoor and Colby Delgado. MidTown Renaissance teamed with Central Oklahoma Humane Society, Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. and a few local chefs to celebrate the grand opening of MidTown Mutts Dog Park with a ÔPup-UpÕ restaurant serving gourmet hotdogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at 409 W. Park Place, on the corner of Hudson Avenue and Park Place. The event was free. A dog park has opened in Midtown to accommodate the needs of increasing number of pet owners who have moved into the downtown and midtown areas of Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-1ca9604d435d63797ceb37d5118db3ad.jpg" alt="Photo - Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, likes Freckles, this playful one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix. Marchant came to the event hoping to find another pet for the pets she has already. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, likes Freckles, this playful one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix. Marchant came to the event hoping to find another pet for the pets she has already. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, likes Freckles, this playful one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix. Marchant came to the event hoping to find another pet for the pets she has already. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5680bf8eaa3cecd2537c7af7b3f0064a.jpg" alt="Photo - Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, plays with Freckles, a one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix, at an Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event on March 28, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, plays with Freckles, a one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix, at an Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event on March 28, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, plays with Freckles, a one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix, at an Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event on March 28, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-c8430cd5056d1629796bea570774ca5a.jpg" alt="Photo - Raider is a Red Merle Australian Cattle Dog mix available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in Norman, Okla.. He is a one-year-old, neutered male, is current on shots and tests and has an identifying micro chip implant. He would prefer to be an only pet. The fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Raider is a Red Merle Australian Cattle Dog mix available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in Norman, Okla.. He is a one-year-old, neutered male, is current on shots and tests and has an identifying micro chip implant. He would prefer to be an only pet. The fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Raider is a Red Merle Australian Cattle Dog mix available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in Norman, Okla.. He is a one-year-old, neutered male, is current on shots and tests and has an identifying micro chip implant. He would prefer to be an only pet. The fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-f19fa7f0d77b18b925dc9bcc3ac0398d.jpg" alt="Photo - Maggie is a four-year-old, Australian Cattle Dog/Dalmation mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is deaf. Maggie is great with cats and most dogs and loves people. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Maggie is a four-year-old, Australian Cattle Dog/Dalmation mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is deaf. Maggie is great with cats and most dogs and loves people. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Maggie is a four-year-old, Australian Cattle Dog/Dalmation mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is deaf. Maggie is great with cats and most dogs and loves people. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-6adf0321a6fd0e4a0374de0e3143778b.jpg" alt="Photo - Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman" title="Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5cca40d07e9bea8dda35e557f2e944a3.jpg" alt="Photo - Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman" title="Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-0b03baa43c0078ce9f364339cd5f2742.jpg" alt="Photo - Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-dc0cd525eaea14cb5b7d204ab1f7af0f.jpg" alt="Photo - Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-c5a4ea062474e76ffdff2cc3a6f00c65.jpg" alt="Photo - Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-829a822c29c71d741cff5f6532976e6d.jpg" alt="Photo - Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
" title="Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
"><figcaption>Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-0b8663596a5e75bf8c4b0ce7e8498325.jpg" alt="Photo - Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman" title="Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5037d7e4a3b340bb6d7d322bed7bc5a2.jpg" alt="Photo - Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-4b5ef32b50441c9f5eaafb0516fffe7b.jpg" alt="Photo - Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5f87b6ccfe6d80f27a2167b8347e7630.jpg" alt="Photo - A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman" title="A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-93a769583fc8f4a469888e6235ac7f85.jpg" alt="Photo - Alyssa Loveless with her therapy dog, Parker, a Chihuahua. Alyssa is a staffer at The Village @ Rose State who lives in the dorms with Parker. When she takes him out for a walk, students love to come pet him. Alyssa and Parker are shown in the housing area on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. " title="Alyssa Loveless with her therapy dog, Parker, a Chihuahua. Alyssa is a staffer at The Village @ Rose State who lives in the dorms with Parker. When she takes him out for a walk, students love to come pet him. Alyssa and Parker are shown in the housing area on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. "><figcaption>Alyssa Loveless with her therapy dog, Parker, a Chihuahua. Alyssa is a staffer at The Village @ Rose State who lives in the dorms with Parker. When she takes him out for a walk, students love to come pet him. Alyssa and Parker are shown in the housing area on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-caa5e602a81eb5a0f97dd480d51b84df.jpg" alt="Photo - Annie is a one and a half-year-old Chihuahua mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Annie would be best in a home without small children. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Annie is a one and a half-year-old Chihuahua mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Annie would be best in a home without small children. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Annie is a one and a half-year-old Chihuahua mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Annie would be best in a home without small children. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-742d026399a0956ff23143e603ad7db6.jpg" alt="Photo - Sherlock Holmes and John Watson are 10 week old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix puppies available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Norman, Okla. They are scheduled-to-be-neutered males, are current on shots and tests and have identifying micro chip implants. The adoption fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Sherlock Holmes and John Watson are 10 week old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix puppies available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Norman, Okla. They are scheduled-to-be-neutered males, are current on shots and tests and have identifying micro chip implants. The adoption fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Sherlock Holmes and John Watson are 10 week old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix puppies available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Norman, Okla. They are scheduled-to-be-neutered males, are current on shots and tests and have identifying micro chip implants. The adoption fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-f36935a7acf4dd09058635b2b79c3700.jpg" alt="Photo - Chihuahua "Snowy" has its photo taken during a dog adoption event at the Myriad Gardens great lawn in Oklahoma City, OK, Saturday, September 13, 2014, Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman" title="Chihuahua "Snowy" has its photo taken during a dog adoption event at the Myriad Gardens great lawn in Oklahoma City, OK, Saturday, September 13, 2014, Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Chihuahua "Snowy" has its photo taken during a dog adoption event at the Myriad Gardens great lawn in Oklahoma City, OK, Saturday, September 13, 2014, Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-3783d87f06cf9c2182bdb1f11fbe8e9a.jpg" alt="Photo - Little Ann, a female, 8-year old Chihuahua mix, waits to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Little Ann, a female, 8-year old Chihuahua mix, waits to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Little Ann, a female, 8-year old Chihuahua mix, waits to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-9947eef983c3a86dd685fbfb64bb87a9.jpg" alt="Photo - Tucker, a three-month-old German shepherd mix, sniffs the eggs in his Easter basket after the doggy hunt. This is Tucker's first egg hunt, said his owner, Sarah Tonseth of Oklahoma City. An estimated 600 children participated in multiple Easter Egg Hunts Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Myriad Botanical Gardens. More than 3,000 colorful plastic eggs, filled with candy and prizes, were hidden throughout the Children's Garden. The hunts were divided into age categories, ranging from ages four and under through ages 5 to 10. 135 dogs of all various breeds participated in the Doggy Egg Hunt. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. " title="Tucker, a three-month-old German shepherd mix, sniffs the eggs in his Easter basket after the doggy hunt. This is Tucker's first egg hunt, said his owner, Sarah Tonseth of Oklahoma City. An estimated 600 children participated in multiple Easter Egg Hunts Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Myriad Botanical Gardens. More than 3,000 colorful plastic eggs, filled with candy and prizes, were hidden throughout the Children's Garden. The hunts were divided into age categories, ranging from ages four and under through ages 5 to 10. 135 dogs of all various breeds participated in the Doggy Egg Hunt. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. "><figcaption>Tucker, a three-month-old German shepherd mix, sniffs the eggs in his Easter basket after the doggy hunt. This is Tucker's first egg hunt, said his owner, Sarah Tonseth of Oklahoma City. An estimated 600 children participated in multiple Easter Egg Hunts Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Myriad Botanical Gardens. More than 3,000 colorful plastic eggs, filled with candy and prizes, were hidden throughout the Children's Garden. The hunts were divided into age categories, ranging from ages four and under through ages 5 to 10. 135 dogs of all various breeds participated in the Doggy Egg Hunt. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-c6a2706a8a197ffa188c4980196bf57d.jpg" alt="Photo - Jessica Freeman carries her German Shepherd puppy, Zoey, during Heard on Hurd in downtown Edmond Saturday night, March 19, 2016. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman" title="Jessica Freeman carries her German Shepherd puppy, Zoey, during Heard on Hurd in downtown Edmond Saturday night, March 19, 2016. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Jessica Freeman carries her German Shepherd puppy, Zoey, during Heard on Hurd in downtown Edmond Saturday night, March 19, 2016. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-55bf2ff1cdf514901d79f31c7e37eb2a.jpg" alt="Photo - Darth, a German Shepherd/Labrador mix, keeps his eyes on the ball as he is about to catch it in his mouth while enjoying some play time with his owners, Kaela Schnoor and Colby Delgado. MidTown Renaissance teamed with Central Oklahoma Humane Society, Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. and a few local chefs to celebrate the grand opening of MidTown Mutts Dog Park with a ÔPup-UpÕ restaurant serving gourmet hotdogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at 409 W. Park Place, on the corner of Hudson Avenue and Park Place. The event was free. A dog park has opened in Midtown to accommodate the needs of increasing number of pet owners who have moved into the downtown and midtown areas of Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Darth, a German Shepherd/Labrador mix, keeps his eyes on the ball as he is about to catch it in his mouth while enjoying some play time with his owners, Kaela Schnoor and Colby Delgado. MidTown Renaissance teamed with Central Oklahoma Humane Society, Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. and a few local chefs to celebrate the grand opening of MidTown Mutts Dog Park with a ÔPup-UpÕ restaurant serving gourmet hotdogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at 409 W. Park Place, on the corner of Hudson Avenue and Park Place. The event was free. A dog park has opened in Midtown to accommodate the needs of increasing number of pet owners who have moved into the downtown and midtown areas of Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Darth, a German Shepherd/Labrador mix, keeps his eyes on the ball as he is about to catch it in his mouth while enjoying some play time with his owners, Kaela Schnoor and Colby Delgado. MidTown Renaissance teamed with Central Oklahoma Humane Society, Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. and a few local chefs to celebrate the grand opening of MidTown Mutts Dog Park with a ÔPup-UpÕ restaurant serving gourmet hotdogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at 409 W. Park Place, on the corner of Hudson Avenue and Park Place. The event was free. A dog park has opened in Midtown to accommodate the needs of increasing number of pet owners who have moved into the downtown and midtown areas of Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-1ca9604d435d63797ceb37d5118db3ad.jpg" alt="Photo - Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, likes Freckles, this playful one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix. Marchant came to the event hoping to find another pet for the pets she has already. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, likes Freckles, this playful one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix. Marchant came to the event hoping to find another pet for the pets she has already. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, likes Freckles, this playful one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix. Marchant came to the event hoping to find another pet for the pets she has already. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5680bf8eaa3cecd2537c7af7b3f0064a.jpg" alt="Photo - Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, likes Freckles, this playful one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix. Marchant came to the event hoping to find another pet for the pets she has already. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, likes Freckles, this playful one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix. Marchant came to the event hoping to find another pet for the pets she has already. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, likes Freckles, this playful one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix. Marchant came to the event hoping to find another pet for the pets she has already. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-c8430cd5056d1629796bea570774ca5a.jpg" alt="Photo - Raider is a Red Merle Australian Cattle Dog mix available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in Norman, Okla.. He is a one-year-old, neutered male, is current on shots and tests and has an identifying micro chip implant. He would prefer to be an only pet. The fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Raider is a Red Merle Australian Cattle Dog mix available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in Norman, Okla.. He is a one-year-old, neutered male, is current on shots and tests and has an identifying micro chip implant. He would prefer to be an only pet. The fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Raider is a Red Merle Australian Cattle Dog mix available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in Norman, Okla.. He is a one-year-old, neutered male, is current on shots and tests and has an identifying micro chip implant. He would prefer to be an only pet. The fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-f19fa7f0d77b18b925dc9bcc3ac0398d.jpg" alt="Photo - Maggie is a four-year-old, Australian Cattle Dog/Dalmation mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is deaf. Maggie is great with cats and most dogs and loves people. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Maggie is a four-year-old, Australian Cattle Dog/Dalmation mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is deaf. Maggie is great with cats and most dogs and loves people. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Maggie is a four-year-old, Australian Cattle Dog/Dalmation mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is deaf. Maggie is great with cats and most dogs and loves people. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-140f3dffd056dbe15af064d3a058ec52.jpg" alt="Photo - Bloodhound puppies up for adoption during Canines Against Cubicles at Bicentennial Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday April, 2 2015. Guests were invited to take their lunch breaks and enjoy time with adoptable dogs and puppies. Photo By Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman" title="Bloodhound puppies up for adoption during Canines Against Cubicles at Bicentennial Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday April, 2 2015. Guests were invited to take their lunch breaks and enjoy time with adoptable dogs and puppies. Photo By Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Bloodhound puppies up for adoption during Canines Against Cubicles at Bicentennial Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday April, 2 2015. Guests were invited to take their lunch breaks and enjoy time with adoptable dogs and puppies. Photo By Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-6adf0321a6fd0e4a0374de0e3143778b.jpg" alt="Photo - Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman" title="Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Jackson, an Australian shepherd and labrador mix, gets a pet from Shauneen Wittekind during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5cca40d07e9bea8dda35e557f2e944a3.jpg" alt="Photo - Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman" title="Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Rozlyn, a labrador mix, bobs for toy ducks in a pool during Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, at Duffner Park in The Village, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bark in the Park is the kickoff for the Bark for Life event that takes place in August. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-0b03baa43c0078ce9f364339cd5f2742.jpg" alt="Photo - Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Essence, a Labrador retriever, considers getting into the water to retrieve a tennis ball during the annual dog pool party at Westwood Water Park in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-dc0cd525eaea14cb5b7d204ab1f7af0f.jpg" alt="Photo - Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Susan Steck, a volunteer with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, plays with Cher, a labrador mix while the dog is taken outside for exercise and to play. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-c5a4ea062474e76ffdff2cc3a6f00c65.jpg" alt="Photo - Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Paula McAdams, Oklahoma City, cradles a puppy she hopes to adopt as a surprise gift for her eight-year-old grandson. McAdams said he has wanted a dog for more than two years and the family decided this would be the year his wish would be fulfilled. McAdams said the puppy is a labrador/Australian shepherd mix. According to Crystal Wise with the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 87 dogs were available for adoption at Saturday's holiday themed adoption event . The shelter teamed with several animal rescue organizations to make available more than 100 dogs representing a wide variety of breeds, ages and gender during the one-stop shopping event for people looking for a pet. The event was held inside the Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park on Dec. 20, 2014. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-829a822c29c71d741cff5f6532976e6d.jpg" alt="Photo - Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
" title="Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
"><figcaption>Emily Greathouse, 20, of Oklahoma City, looks up at her dad and gives him a huge smile after he gave the go-ahead to adopt Nala, this three-year-old female pit bull/terrier mix. Emily was attracted to Nala because she resembles a previous family pet who got out of the house and was hit by a car. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's new Waggin' Wagon, which will premier at the Clear the Shelters adoption event on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-0b8663596a5e75bf8c4b0ce7e8498325.jpg" alt="Photo - Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman" title="Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Michael Harned with Bootsy, a 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix wounded by other dogs in an attack, that was rescued by the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Center, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5037d7e4a3b340bb6d7d322bed7bc5a2.jpg" alt="Photo - Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Scotia is a one-year-old, pit bull/lab mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female, has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $125. She is friendly, smart, but doesn't get along with other dogs. Scotia weighs around 30 pounds. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-4b5ef32b50441c9f5eaafb0516fffe7b.jpg" alt="Photo - Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Pit bull puppies wait to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5f87b6ccfe6d80f27a2167b8347e7630.jpg" alt="Photo - A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman" title="A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>A 2 1/2 month-old pit bull mix puppy for adoption at the OK Humane Adoption Center, 7500 N Western Ave., in Oklahoma City Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The Central OK Humane Society is having a special My Furry Valentine pet adoption on Feb. 15. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-93a769583fc8f4a469888e6235ac7f85.jpg" alt="Photo - Alyssa Loveless with her therapy dog, Parker, a Chihuahua. Alyssa is a staffer at The Village @ Rose State who lives in the dorms with Parker. When she takes him out for a walk, students love to come pet him. Alyssa and Parker are shown in the housing area on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. " title="Alyssa Loveless with her therapy dog, Parker, a Chihuahua. Alyssa is a staffer at The Village @ Rose State who lives in the dorms with Parker. When she takes him out for a walk, students love to come pet him. Alyssa and Parker are shown in the housing area on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. "><figcaption>Alyssa Loveless with her therapy dog, Parker, a Chihuahua. Alyssa is a staffer at The Village @ Rose State who lives in the dorms with Parker. When she takes him out for a walk, students love to come pet him. Alyssa and Parker are shown in the housing area on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-caa5e602a81eb5a0f97dd480d51b84df.jpg" alt="Photo - Annie is a one and a half-year-old Chihuahua mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Annie would be best in a home without small children. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Annie is a one and a half-year-old Chihuahua mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Annie would be best in a home without small children. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Annie is a one and a half-year-old Chihuahua mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Annie would be best in a home without small children. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-742d026399a0956ff23143e603ad7db6.jpg" alt="Photo - Sherlock Holmes and John Watson are 10 week old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix puppies available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Norman, Okla. They are scheduled-to-be-neutered males, are current on shots and tests and have identifying micro chip implants. The adoption fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Sherlock Holmes and John Watson are 10 week old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix puppies available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Norman, Okla. They are scheduled-to-be-neutered males, are current on shots and tests and have identifying micro chip implants. The adoption fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Sherlock Holmes and John Watson are 10 week old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix puppies available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Norman, Okla. They are scheduled-to-be-neutered males, are current on shots and tests and have identifying micro chip implants. The adoption fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-f36935a7acf4dd09058635b2b79c3700.jpg" alt="Photo - Chihuahua "Snowy" has its photo taken during a dog adoption event at the Myriad Gardens great lawn in Oklahoma City, OK, Saturday, September 13, 2014, Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman" title="Chihuahua "Snowy" has its photo taken during a dog adoption event at the Myriad Gardens great lawn in Oklahoma City, OK, Saturday, September 13, 2014, Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Chihuahua "Snowy" has its photo taken during a dog adoption event at the Myriad Gardens great lawn in Oklahoma City, OK, Saturday, September 13, 2014, Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-3783d87f06cf9c2182bdb1f11fbe8e9a.jpg" alt="Photo - Little Ann, a female, 8-year old Chihuahua mix, waits to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman " title="Little Ann, a female, 8-year old Chihuahua mix, waits to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman "><figcaption>Little Ann, a female, 8-year old Chihuahua mix, waits to be adopted during Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Road Show outside the Cox Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 6, 2015. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-9947eef983c3a86dd685fbfb64bb87a9.jpg" alt="Photo - Tucker, a three-month-old German shepherd mix, sniffs the eggs in his Easter basket after the doggy hunt. This is Tucker's first egg hunt, said his owner, Sarah Tonseth of Oklahoma City. An estimated 600 children participated in multiple Easter Egg Hunts Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Myriad Botanical Gardens. More than 3,000 colorful plastic eggs, filled with candy and prizes, were hidden throughout the Children's Garden. The hunts were divided into age categories, ranging from ages four and under through ages 5 to 10. 135 dogs of all various breeds participated in the Doggy Egg Hunt. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. " title="Tucker, a three-month-old German shepherd mix, sniffs the eggs in his Easter basket after the doggy hunt. This is Tucker's first egg hunt, said his owner, Sarah Tonseth of Oklahoma City. An estimated 600 children participated in multiple Easter Egg Hunts Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Myriad Botanical Gardens. More than 3,000 colorful plastic eggs, filled with candy and prizes, were hidden throughout the Children's Garden. The hunts were divided into age categories, ranging from ages four and under through ages 5 to 10. 135 dogs of all various breeds participated in the Doggy Egg Hunt. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. "><figcaption>Tucker, a three-month-old German shepherd mix, sniffs the eggs in his Easter basket after the doggy hunt. This is Tucker's first egg hunt, said his owner, Sarah Tonseth of Oklahoma City. An estimated 600 children participated in multiple Easter Egg Hunts Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Myriad Botanical Gardens. More than 3,000 colorful plastic eggs, filled with candy and prizes, were hidden throughout the Children's Garden. The hunts were divided into age categories, ranging from ages four and under through ages 5 to 10. 135 dogs of all various breeds participated in the Doggy Egg Hunt. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-c6a2706a8a197ffa188c4980196bf57d.jpg" alt="Photo - Jessica Freeman carries her German Shepherd puppy, Zoey, during Heard on Hurd in downtown Edmond Saturday night, March 19, 2016. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman" title="Jessica Freeman carries her German Shepherd puppy, Zoey, during Heard on Hurd in downtown Edmond Saturday night, March 19, 2016. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Jessica Freeman carries her German Shepherd puppy, Zoey, during Heard on Hurd in downtown Edmond Saturday night, March 19, 2016. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-55bf2ff1cdf514901d79f31c7e37eb2a.jpg" alt="Photo - Darth, a German Shepherd/Labrador mix, keeps his eyes on the ball as he is about to catch it in his mouth while enjoying some play time with his owners, Kaela Schnoor and Colby Delgado. MidTown Renaissance teamed with Central Oklahoma Humane Society, Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. and a few local chefs to celebrate the grand opening of MidTown Mutts Dog Park with a ÔPup-UpÕ restaurant serving gourmet hotdogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at 409 W. Park Place, on the corner of Hudson Avenue and Park Place. The event was free. A dog park has opened in Midtown to accommodate the needs of increasing number of pet owners who have moved into the downtown and midtown areas of Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Darth, a German Shepherd/Labrador mix, keeps his eyes on the ball as he is about to catch it in his mouth while enjoying some play time with his owners, Kaela Schnoor and Colby Delgado. MidTown Renaissance teamed with Central Oklahoma Humane Society, Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. and a few local chefs to celebrate the grand opening of MidTown Mutts Dog Park with a ÔPup-UpÕ restaurant serving gourmet hotdogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at 409 W. Park Place, on the corner of Hudson Avenue and Park Place. The event was free. A dog park has opened in Midtown to accommodate the needs of increasing number of pet owners who have moved into the downtown and midtown areas of Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Darth, a German Shepherd/Labrador mix, keeps his eyes on the ball as he is about to catch it in his mouth while enjoying some play time with his owners, Kaela Schnoor and Colby Delgado. MidTown Renaissance teamed with Central Oklahoma Humane Society, Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. and a few local chefs to celebrate the grand opening of MidTown Mutts Dog Park with a ÔPup-UpÕ restaurant serving gourmet hotdogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at 409 W. Park Place, on the corner of Hudson Avenue and Park Place. The event was free. A dog park has opened in Midtown to accommodate the needs of increasing number of pet owners who have moved into the downtown and midtown areas of Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-1ca9604d435d63797ceb37d5118db3ad.jpg" alt="Photo - Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, likes Freckles, this playful one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix. Marchant came to the event hoping to find another pet for the pets she has already. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, likes Freckles, this playful one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix. Marchant came to the event hoping to find another pet for the pets she has already. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, likes Freckles, this playful one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix. Marchant came to the event hoping to find another pet for the pets she has already. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-5680bf8eaa3cecd2537c7af7b3f0064a.jpg" alt="Photo - Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, likes Freckles, this playful one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix. Marchant came to the event hoping to find another pet for the pets she has already. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman" title="Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, likes Freckles, this playful one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix. Marchant came to the event hoping to find another pet for the pets she has already. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Hannah Marchant of Oklahoma City, likes Freckles, this playful one-year old female Australian cattle dog mix. Marchant came to the event hoping to find another pet for the pets she has already. Oklahoma City Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption event, held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, and Sunday in the Hobby Arts and Crafts Building at State Fair Park. Volunteers from a number of animal welfare shelters, dog rescue groups and the humane society have pets available for adoption at the two-day event. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-c8430cd5056d1629796bea570774ca5a.jpg" alt="Photo - Raider is a Red Merle Australian Cattle Dog mix available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in Norman, Okla.. He is a one-year-old, neutered male, is current on shots and tests and has an identifying micro chip implant. He would prefer to be an only pet. The fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Raider is a Red Merle Australian Cattle Dog mix available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in Norman, Okla.. He is a one-year-old, neutered male, is current on shots and tests and has an identifying micro chip implant. He would prefer to be an only pet. The fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Raider is a Red Merle Australian Cattle Dog mix available at Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 South Jenkins, on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in Norman, Okla.. He is a one-year-old, neutered male, is current on shots and tests and has an identifying micro chip implant. He would prefer to be an only pet. The fee is $60. For additional information call 405 292 9736.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-f19fa7f0d77b18b925dc9bcc3ac0398d.jpg" alt="Photo - Maggie is a four-year-old, Australian Cattle Dog/Dalmation mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is deaf. Maggie is great with cats and most dogs and loves people. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman" title="Maggie is a four-year-old, Australian Cattle Dog/Dalmation mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is deaf. Maggie is great with cats and most dogs and loves people. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Maggie is a four-year-old, Australian Cattle Dog/Dalmation mix available at Second Chance Animal Sanctuary on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Norman, Okla. She is deaf. Maggie is great with cats and most dogs and loves people. She is a spayed female has an identifying microchip implant, is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Second Chance's phone number is 405-321-1915.
Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="//cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-140f3dffd056dbe15af064d3a058ec52.jpg" alt="Photo - Bloodhound puppies up for adoption during Canines Against Cubicles at Bicentennial Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday April, 2 2015. Photo By Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman" title="Bloodhound puppies up for adoption during Canines Against Cubicles at Bicentennial Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday April, 2 2015. Photo By Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman"><figcaption>Bloodhound puppies up for adoption during Canines Against Cubicles at Bicentennial Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday April, 2 2015. Photo By Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman</figcaption></figure>
Silas Allen
Silas Allen is a news reporter for The Oklahoman. He is a Missouri native and a 2008 graduate of the University of Missouri.
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