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Animal Control & Shelter
Animals at the Shelter
Animals brought into the shelter are kept on a state-required stray hold for 72 hours allowing time for the owner to claim them before they are available for adoption.
Please call the shelter at 316-322-8844 for an appointment for adoption (see fees below), city license, pit bull registration or to claim an animal.
For all dogs in our care, unless noted below, we have no information regarding if they are good with cats or children.
Animal Control Officer
The ACO is responsible for the care of animals and the safety of the public, including enforcing laws, educating the public, responding to calls and investigating incidents. The ACO works closely with the Animal Shelter, local vet clinics, and Municipal Court.
If you have questions or would like to report an ongoing animal complaint, the Animal Control Officer can be reached at hrose@eldoks.gov, or (316) 322-8844.
Available Animals
Click on a photo below to meet our adoptable dogs and cats and learn more about each one.
Male Cat - $75
Female Cat - $115
Male Dog - $120
Female Dog - $150
(These fees cover spay or neuter, rabies vaccine, heartworm test and City animal license for city limits of El Dorado.)
All dogs and cats are required to be licensed and immunized with a rabies vaccination, which provides protection throughout the licensing period, upon reaching 4 months of age. The licensing period begins January 1 and lasts for 1 year.
Application for a license may be made 30 days before and not more than 60 days after the beginning of the licensing period. A penalty of $2 per month is charged for each month after March 1 for late licensing.
The licensing fees are as follows:
- Each Sterile Animal: $10
- Each Non-Sterile Animal: $50
- Replacement Tag: $5
Verification of sterilization by a licensed veterinarian is required. Cost for licensing unsterilized animals brought into the city or upon reaching the minimum age on or after July 1 of the licensing year will be 50% of the set fee.
Licensing Locations
For your convenience, licenses may be purchased online or at the following locations:
- Augusta Animal Clinic
- Bluestem Animal Clinic
- El Dorado Animal Clinic
- El Dorado Animal Control Shelter
- El Dorado City Hall*
- Natural Pet Care Center
*Cash or Check only