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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 Scarlette's adoption status with email updates.
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Scarlette

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 6 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 2 mos
Pontiac, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Azul's adoption status with email updates.
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Azul

Siamese

Female, 5 yrs 2 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

Purrs Abound Siamese Rescue of Michigan, Inc.

Post Office Box 80822,
Rochester, MI 48308

Safe and Sound Rescue

32455 W 12 Mile #2414,
Farmington Hills, MI 48333

Clio Canine Rescue

Clio, MI 48420

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 yrs 8 mos
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Chili OS's adoption status with email updates.
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Chili OS

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
West Bloomfield, MI
We'll also keep you updated on LIFEGUARD's adoption status with email updates.
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LIFEGUARD

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 11 mos
Detroit, MI
We'll also keep you updated on HAZEL's adoption status with email updates.
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HAZEL

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Clinton Township, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Athena's adoption status with email updates.
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Athena

Cairn Terrier/Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Clarkston, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Leia's adoption status with email updates.
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Leia

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs
Royal Oak, MI

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