A Friendly Reminder to Pet Owners

Sheriff’s Department Animal Control officers take in hundreds of dogs and cats each year. Officers rescue lost and stray animals and pick up animals that have bitten people. Please put an ID tag and license on your pet’s collar because a lost pet with an ID has a very good chance of being returned home.

Impoundment

A stray animal is held for a minimum of 72 hours by the county (48 hours by the city), not counting weekends and holidays. When a licensed animal is impounded, every effort is made to contact the owner. If your pet is turned in, you will be charged a fee based on the services that are provided. This fee may include impound, boarding, quarantine, or license. While every effort is made to locate the owner, it is your responsibility to contact the shelter if your pet is missing.

Licensing

City of Gillette Dog and Kennel LIcenses must be renewed yearly. Licenses are available at the Animal Shelter or City Hall. Non-commercial kennel licenses may be obtained for $30 if you have more than 3 dogs.

Dangerous Dogs

If your dog bites someone, approaches and chases people, or inflicts severe damage, it can be declared a dangerous dog and will be subject to confiscation, or you will be required to meet confinement regulations.

Please contact the Sheriff’s Office, 682-7271, if you see or suspect the following:
Stray animal, abandoned animal, animal neglect or cruelty, animal bite.

Shelter Hours: Mon-Fri 1-6 PM Sat-Sun 1-3 PM Closed Holidays Phone: 686-5249

Fees: Dogs/Cats $15 adoption fee Over 3 months add $15 rabies shot In City limits $10 license fee (unfixed) $ 3 license fee (fixed)