Friends of the Shelter Foundation

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding homes for pets in rural Oklahoma animal shelters through adoption events and fundraisers. We're focused on the Newcastle animal shelter since that's where we're based, but we also pull from other rural shelters when we can. We are a foster-based program, meaning that all of our dogs live in private foster homes NOT a facility. This gives them better socialization skills, which makes them a more well-adjusted pet. Also, the foster parent is able to learn about the pet’s personality, likes, and dislikes so that he can be better matched to the right forever home. We always need great foster families, so if you're interested in learning more on becoming one please visit our website to apply: www.shelterfriends.org

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Website
http://www.shelterfriends.org

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admin@shelterfriends.org

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Rescue FAQs

Newcastle, Blanchard, Tuttle and surrounding areas.

1. Submit Application
2. Approve Application
3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Everyone must first fill out our adoption application on the website. Once approved we'll happily arrange for you to meet the dog or dogs you're interested in!

Adoption application

https://shelterfriends.org/adoption-application/

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Friends of the Shelter Foundation

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