| City of Catoosa is proud to announce that an adoption program has been set into place for misplaced dogs. ADOPTING A PET
So you’re thinking about adopting a pet. To be sure you are ready for a pet, take a few minutes to answer the following questions.
- 1. Are you ready to make a commitment to a pet for its entire life?
- 2. Do you know and understand the characteristics of the breed you want?
- 3. Are you allowed to have a pet where you live?
- 4. Is your yard large enough to accommodate a pet?
- 5. Will other pets in your home get along with a new one?
- 6. Are you financially prepared for the cost of a veterinarian, high quality pet food and pet supplies?
- 7. What about the cost and time for obedience training?
- 8. Can you afford the time it takes to groom a pet? Can you afford a professional groomer, if needed?
- 9. If you go on vacation, who will take care of your pet?
- 10. If you get a puppy, can you put up with chewing, crying or whining during the teething stage?
- 11. Is it okay if the animal digs in your back yard?
- 12. If you adopt a puppy, do you have the time to house-train it?
- 13. Do you have the patience and discipline to retrain your pet if it has bad habits?
- 14. If you adopt a cat, will you be ready to keep a litter box in your home?
- 15. Can you tolerate a kitten or cat scratching on furniture or carpeting?
- 16. Do you have the patience and discipline to train a cat to scratch on a carpet-covered post?
- 17. Are you willing to keep the cat indoors?
- 18. After a long day at work, do you have the energy it takes to exercise a housebound dog?
Now that you have answered the questions above and you are sure you are ready to adopt a pet contact Mary Lindsey at 918-266-0344. Adoption Procedure: Please call (918)266-0344 to see if the animal you are interested in is still available first. Our Pet list changes daily.
- AVAILABLE PETS You may view available pets by clicking this link.
- Contact Animal Control at 918-266-0344 to schedule an appointment.
- Once you have an appointment, you can visit the Animal Control Building to view the animals.
- The Adoption Application can be picked up at the Animal Control Building at 421 S. Cherokee or printed online. Just click here.
- All animals adopted from City of Catoosa Animal Control will be spayed or neutered.(No exceptions)
Adoption Fees:
$25.00 for the adoption process$5.00 for city pet license for those residing in Catoosa City limits. All applications and adoptions are subject to approval by City of Catoosa’s Animal Control Officers and may be denied at any time. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
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