Olathe Animal Care & Control

Animal Adoption Information The Animal Control Unit attempts to locate owners of any animals that are picked up. Unclaimed animals are available for adoption after a three-day waiting period. Owners may surrender their dog or cat to the Animal Shelter. Fees for animal surrender are listed below in the Other Fees tab. Adoption Policy • The adopting party must sign an agreement to have the animal spayed/neutered and vaccinated for rabies, onsite, by the City veterinarian before taking possession of the animal. • The animal remains property of the City until the sterilization is complete and the adopting party has possession of the animal. • The adopting party will pick up the animal at the Olathe Animal Shelter. • Paid fees and all other rights are forfeited when animals are unclaimed. Adoption & Service Fees Dog Adoption Fee (All Ages) $10 Spay or Neuter Fee (All Ages) $80* Rabies Fee (4 Mo. & Older) $10 City License Fee - First Year (6 Mo. & Older) $10 Total Adoption Fee $110 *Fee waived if animal was spayed or neutered previously