The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter has temporarily suspended animal intake through Tuesday after taking in more than 350 animals recovered late Thursday night from a home in southeast Oklahoma City. According to Oklahoma City Animal Welfare, the seizure included a wide variety of domestic and exot ic animals, including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and a horse. Shelter officials believe it may be the largest animal seizure in Oklahoma City history. “This situation is heartbreaking,” Animal Shelter Superintendent Johny Sandoval said in a statement. “This might be the largest animal seizure in Oklahoma City history. The shelter is desperate to find loving homes for our dog and cat population so we can make room and care for all the new animals we took in last night.” Shelter staff are using the temporary intake pause to assess the animals’ conditions and provide immediate care. Animal Welfare is also working with rescue organizations throughout the region to help relieve overcrowding and assist with the influx of animals. Despite the emergency, the shelter’s dog adoption promotion remains in effect through July 3. During the event, adopters can choose their own adoption fee for dogs as the shelter responds to an increasing number of medium- and large-breed dogs entering its care. All adopted dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, dewormed and current on age-appropriate vaccinations. The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, located at 2811 SE 29th St., is open for adoptions Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Animals currently in foster care are also available for adoption outside regular business hours. Residents interested in adopting a pet or supporting the shelter’s efforts can view available animals and learn more about volunteer and rescue opportunities at okc.gov/animalwelfare. The post OKC Animal Shelter pauses intake after more than 350 animals seized from southeast Oklahoma City home appeared first on Oklahoma Gazette. ...read more read less