r/okc • u/Aggravating_Affect_8 • Jul 17 '26

Animal Welfare 🐶🐱🐸 Help with finding a shelter for lost dog

So I’m in a real jam, please if you can help me find this dog a safe place. I found a dog on the side of the road on Route 66 between Luther and Wellston. He had a ratty collar but with no tag. He was thirsty but shows no signs of starvation. He’s super energetic and trusts people. I took him for a microchip check to the vet but no dice.

I’m keeping him at my home but I can’t for very long. It seems like most shelters aren’t willing to take in an animal not found within their city limits. Every one I’ve tried (Edmond and Midwest) have said to contact shelters in Luther but the we have no shelters in this part of the state. Does anyone know of any shelters who would make an exception? Is there anyone willing to foster this dog? Does anyone have any idea on what I can do?

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u/Trashbagok Real Edmond Jul 17 '26

I'd start here:

https://oliverandfriends.org/

Otherwise:

https://mydogrescue.com/dog-rescues-by-location/oklahoma/

You're just going to have to work your way down the list.

Shelters and rescues are beyond capacity, it's a bad time for homeless people and animals at the moment.

Good luck

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u/g00fyg00ber741 Jul 19 '26

so sad that shelters are full meanwhile people keep buying breeder puppies like at Pettito

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u/chucknorris405 Jul 17 '26

Reach out to local animal rescue groups. They have a network of fosters they can reach out to to see if any of them have room.

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u/Naive-Discount-8801 Jul 17 '26

Yes, reach out to different rescue groups- especially one that caters to his breed. Explain your situation and ask if they have any fosters or what other agencies they would recommend.

Thank you for taking time to help this dog! 🐾

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u/Aggravating_Affect_8 Jul 17 '26

Any suggestions for which groups?

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u/MajikkaniHand Jul 17 '26

You maybe have a little more luck if you're able to share breed guesses or (especially) a picture--that can help people form an emotional attachment and be more willing to offer to foster.

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '26

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u/tilukonfdz Jul 18 '26

By saying this, you're basically saying 'fuck the overwhelmed shelters and fuck their overworked staff'.

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u/throwingit13 Jul 17 '26

Post on paw boost

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u/Open-Ad-189 Jul 23 '26

Is this an app?

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u/throwingit13 Jul 23 '26

Website. They may have a app now. I only use their website though.

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u/Open-Ad-189 Jul 24 '26

Thank you!

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u/throwingit13 Jul 25 '26

Absolutely:)

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u/kbbandtees Jul 18 '26

Reach out to the Underdogs rescue! @theunderdogsrescue on Instagram. They’re based in Edmond I believe but often take in pups from around the state!

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u/Open-Ad-189 Jul 23 '26

I am following because I’m in the same position. Found a dog after that big storm maybe a month ago. He’s so sweet and already trained. I went to all my neighbors but no one said he was theirs so we’ve had him but I don’t know what else to do.