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Oakland Pet Adoption Center

Animal shelter in Pontiac, MI

We are a government agency that enforces Michigan State Law, however, we do operate a shelter to house all the stray and relinquished animals from our service area as well as contracting with nine other municipalities to house and adopt their stray and relinquished animals.

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Address
1200 N. Telegraph Rd
Bldg. 42E
Pontiac, MI 48341
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1200 N. Telegraph Rd

Bldg. 42E

Pontiac, MI 48341

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Adoptable pets at Oakland Pet Adoption Center

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We'll also keep you updated on Krystal's adoption status with email updates.
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Krystal

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Pontiac, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Scarlette's adoption status with email updates.
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Scarlette

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 9 mos
Pontiac, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Shirley's adoption status with email updates.
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Shirley

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos
Pontiac, MI

Shelter FAQs

We serve northern and southwestern Oakland County, which covers 28 townships and municipalities. We handle over 9,000 animals per year.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Kittens (under 4 months)
Adoption Fee $40.00- Waived
Vaccinations $15.00 - Waived
Sterilization Fee $50.00
Cat Registration $7.50
Total $57.50

Puppies (under 4 months)
Adoption Fee $47.00
Vaccinations $17.00
Sterilization Fee $50.00
Total $114.00

Cats (4 months and over)
Adoption Fee $40.00 - Waived
Vaccinations $30.00 - Waived
Sterilization Fee $50.00
Cat Registration $7.50
Total $57.50

Dogs (4 months and over)
License Fee $15.00
Adoption Fee $47.00
Vaccinations $32.00
Sterilization Fee $50.00
Total $144.00

Adoption application

https://www.oakgov.com/petadoption/Documents/AdoptionApplication%20BI%20Version.pdf

Pets at shelters & rescues near Oakland Pet Adoption Center

First Watch Rescue

33533 Colony Park Dr,
Farmington Hills, MI 48331

Lucky Day Animal Rescue

PO Box 13,
Grand Blanc, MI 48480

Michigan Humane - Westland

900 N. Newburgh Road,
Westland, MI 48185

We'll also keep you updated on Princess Peach's adoption status with email updates.
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Princess Peach

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Ann Arbor, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Rayne's adoption status with email updates.
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Rayne

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Windsor, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Gladdy's adoption status with email updates.
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Gladdy

American Pit Bull Terrier/Basset Hound

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Detroit, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Gwen's adoption status with email updates.
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Gwen

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Belleville, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Pancake's adoption status with email updates.
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Pancake

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs
Detroit, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Zoey's adoption status with email updates.
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Zoey

Dutch Shepherd/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Burton, MI

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