Poteau Valley Humane Society

Animal shelter in Poteau, Oklahoma

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Address

326 Industrial Blvd, Poteau, OK 74953
P.O. Box 15

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Shelter FAQs

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit private organization run by volunteers and the organization depends on the generosity of the public and private sectors for operating budget each year. We take in the unwanted, discarded, abandonded, unloved, mistreated, and neglected animals of the area. We do this solely for the betterment of the animals lives in the hope that we can place them in a loving home. Our mission (and our Passion) is to relieve the suffering of area companion animals and to educate the public on the importance of and necessity for altering all companion animals.
Foremost, the residents of the town of Poteau, OK and, if at all possible when requested, residents of cities outside the city of Poteau that are situated in LeFlore County, OK

We consider applications from any state and have adopted to many people in states other than Oklahoma.

Adoption steps

  1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
    Visitors are welcomed Monday thru Friday (except Holidays) from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; On Sat., from 10 a.m. - Noon
  2. Submit Application
    To Submit an Application online, please see additional information below. Thank you for considering adoption!
  3. Submit Application

Additional adoption info

By application either in person or online. Online go to poteaupets.org. Click the "Application" link and it will take you to our online application form.

Adoption fees are as followed:
Adult Dog $100.
Puppy $50 (With spay/neuter agreement)
Adult Cat $50
Kitten $25 (With spay/neuter agreement)

All adult dogs are spayed or neutered, heartworm tested, and up to date on shots before adoption. If pet is adopted before it is old enough to be altered, then adopter will be asked to sign an agreement to have the procedure done by a specific date. The adoption process could take 3-5 business days depending on how fast we receive photos and the applicant has called their vet to release vet info. We prefer a fenced in yard, but we carefully take in consideration the location of home, the activity level of the pet (if he or she is a lap dog or a runner), whether or not it will be primarily inside or inside, etc. The adoption committee has every pets best interest in mind when making their decision. We appreciate each and every applicant and adopter for choosing adoption as an option.

Adoption application

https://www.poteaupets.org

Drop donations off at shelter from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Mon. thru Sun. Use PayPal or mail to P.O. Box 15, Poteau, OK 74953