Norman Animal Welfare

06/07/2026

🐾 Lost Pet? Found Pet? Start Here! 🐾

One of the best ways to help a lost pet get back home is by using our Lost & Found page and filing a report. If you find a loose dog or cat, your first instinct may be to “save” them by taking them somewhere else, but unless you’re actively using resources that connect found pets with their families, you may actually make it harder for owners to locate them.

Our Lost & Found page allows community members to submit reports for both lost and found animals using petcolove/lost, helping reunite pets with their families faster. Be sure to check the page regularly and submit a report if you’ve lost or found an animal.

Every year, thousands of lost pets are reunited with their families through Petco Love Lost. This free tool uses photo-matching technology to compare pictures of found pets with reports of missing pets. Whether you’ve lost a pet or found one, uploading a photo takes just a few minutes and could help bring a beloved family member home. 🐾❤️

🐱 A reminder about cats in Norman:
Cats are allowed to be outdoors within city limits as long as they are spayed or neutered. If you see a healthy cat that appears comfortable in its environment, especially one with an ear tip (a small portion of the left ear surgically removed), that cat has likely been sterilized and is part of a managed community cat population. In most cases, the best thing you can do is leave them where they are.

We also offer programs to help spay and neuter both community cats and owned pets. There is no reason for unwanted litters when resources are available to help!

Together, we can help lost pets find their way home and reduce pet overpopulation in our community.

🔗 Visit our website to check out Lost & Found and Spay/Neutering assistance. https://www.normanok.gov/residents-visitors/animal-welfare

The services provided by Norman Animal Welfare including pet adoption, enforcement, and animal education and outreach efforts.

06/06/2026

💔 Ham & Green are looking for a fresh start. 💔

At 7 years old, these beautiful Shepherd mix sisters (we assume) never imagined they would be searching for a new home. After the heartbreaking loss of their owner, Ham and Green found themselves at the shelter through no fault of their own.

These sweet girls are past the wild puppy stage and are happy to spend their days enjoying the simple things in life—soft beds, gentle pets, and the companionship of people who love them. They have so much love left to give and would make wonderful companions for someone looking for loyal, easygoing friends.

Ham and Green are both vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed, and they’re ready to begin the next chapter of their lives.

Losing their owner has turned their world upside down. Now all they need is someone willing to open their heart and give them the second chance they deserve. ❤️

Come meet Ham and Green at Norman Animal Welfare and see if one—or both—might be the perfect addition to your family.

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

🐾❤️ A Huge Thank You to Norman Fire Department & Red Coyote Running and Fitness! ❤️🐾

We are incredibly grateful to the amazing teams at the Norman Fire Department and Red Coyote Running & Fitness for their generous donation drive benefiting the animals at Norman Animal Welfare!

Thanks to their kindness, our shelter animals received much-needed food, treats, toys, cleaning supplies, and other essentials. These donations help us provide comfort, enrichment, and care to the hundreds of pets that come through our doors each year.

We are fortunate to live in a community that continually steps up to support animals in need. Your generosity makes a real difference in the lives of our shelter pets while they wait for their forever homes.

From all of us—and especially the dogs and cats who will enjoy these goodies—thank you, Norman Fire Department and Red Coyote! 🐶🐱💙

06/05/2026

🐱💕 Weeble Wobble Update: Maggie is Thriving! 💕🐱

Many of you may remember Weeble Wobble, our adorable kitten with Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH), often called “Wobbly Cat Syndrome.” Today, we’re happy to report that she’s now known as Maggie and is doing wonderfully in her new home! 🏡❤️

Cerebellar Hypoplasia is a neurological condition that affects a cat’s balance and coordination, causing the characteristic “wobbly” walk. While it may look concerning, CH is:

✅ Not painful
✅ Not contagious
✅ Not progressive (it doesn’t get worse over time)
✅ Compatible with a long, happy, healthy life

Maggie is proof that special-needs pets are just as deserving of love and just as capable of thriving as any other animal. All she needed was someone willing to look beyond her wobble and see the amazing cat she truly is.

Thank you to Maggie’s adopter for giving this special girl the chance she deserved. Stories like hers remind us that sometimes the pets who are a little different make the biggest impact on our hearts. ❤️

We love happy endings—and Maggie’s is one of our favorites!

06/03/2026

🐾 Want to Help Norman’s Homeless Pets? Here’s How! 🐾

Kitten season is officially here, and our shelter is getting busier every day. While we’re working hard to care for every animal that comes through our doors, our community can make a huge difference!

Here are a few ways you can help today:

🧺 Donate new or gently used:
• Towels
• Blankets
• Dog and cat toys
Or New canned kitten food!


💙 Make a monetary donation:
Donations can be made in person or through the Norman Animal Welfare Society via Venmo or PayPal.

🐶 Visit our adoptable pets:
Our long-stay resident, Hugo, is still waiting for his family. He’s been with us for 6 months and would love to meet you! Every share, visit, and adoption inquiry helps our animals get one step closer to home.

🏠 Adopt, foster, volunteer, donate, or simply share our posts. Every act of kindness makes a difference for the animals in our care.

Thank you for supporting the pets of Norman! 🐾♥️

Help me spread the word about Norman Animal Welfare Society. Together we can make a difference.

06/02/2026

💔 SIX MONTHS. That's how long I've been waiting for someone to notice me.

My name is Hugo, and while I may not be the easiest dog to walk at first, I promise I'm worth getting to know. I'm a strong boy with a big heart, and I absolutely love hanging out with other dogs. I just need a family willing to give me a chance.

🏠 My adoption fee is WAIVED!
🎁 I'll even go home with a FREE Kennel to Couch Kit that includes:
✔️ Kennel
✔️ Bed
✔️ Bowls
✔️ Toys
✔️ Leash & Collar

The only thing I ask is for a cat-free home.

I've spent the last 6 months watching other dogs leave while I stay behind. I don't understand why I'm still here. Maybe my family just hasn't seen me yet.

If you're looking for a loyal companion and don't mind a little extra muscle on the other end of the leash, come meet me. I might be the best friend you've been waiting for.

Please share my post and help me find my forever home. ❤️

06/01/2026

June is National Microchip Month

The chip is only half the story — registration brings them home.

A microchip can help bring your lost pet home… but only if the registration information is up to date. 🐾

Many people don’t realize that getting the microchip implanted is only the first step. You MUST register the chip and keep your phone number, address, and emergency contacts current. Shelters and veterinary clinics often scan lost pets only to find disconnected phone numbers or outdated information.

A few quick reminders:
• Register your pet’s microchip as soon as possible
• Add an alternate emergency contact
• Update your information anytime you move or change phone numbers
• If you adopted your pet, make sure the chip is transferred into your name

Collars and tags can fall off — a microchip is the permanent safety net that stays with your pet.

One small step can make a huge difference in helping lost pets find their way back home. ❤️

Learn more from Fear Free Happy Homes. (fearfreehappyhomes.com)

05/30/2026

🍀 Hi, I'm Clover! 🍀

I won't lie—I can be a little shy when meeting new people. New things make me nervous, and if you move too fast, I might run away to a safer spot. It takes me some time to trust people, but once I decide you're one of my humans, you'll see what a sweet boy I really am.

I'm actually pretty chatty! I have these tiny little mews that don't seem to match my size at all. Sometimes I'm asking for food, sometimes treats, sometimes pets, and sometimes I just want to hear your voice.

One of my favorite things to do is what my foster family calls a "drive-by." I'll circle around you, getting a little closer each time, until I finally work up the courage to touch you. If you stay still and let me come to you, I'll probably reward you with a dramatic flop onto the floor so you can pet my side. If I really, really like you, I might even show you my belly! And don't worry—if I'm slow blinking at you, my belly isn't a trap.

I like being close to my people. I'll sit next to you, lean against you, and keep you company. I'm not exactly a lap cat—it's a little awkward for a big guy like me—but I still want to be near you.

I should also confess something... I've apparently never been fed before in my entire life. At least that's what I act like! I'll eat my food and then immediately go see if any other cats are willing to share theirs too. (They're usually not.)

Because I'm happiest in a calm environment, I'd probably do best as the only cat in an adult-only home where I can take my time settling in and becoming my best self.

If you're patient, kind, and willing to let me move at my own pace, I promise I'll be worth the wait. ❤️

Love,
Clover 🐾