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Animal Control Unit
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Olathe Animal Control provides a safe and harmonious community for people and animals through enforcement and education of animal control ordinances. Olathe operates a clean, modern animal shelter with many animals for adoption. Animal AdoptionContact UsDonateLicensing and FeesLost and Found |
The Olathe Animal Control Unit also provides these services:
Enforcement of City ordinances
Investigation of animal bites, cruelty to animal cases, and other investigations
Feral cat live trap rentals
Educational programs
Olathe has laws in place to protect animals and residents. View all Animal Control Ordinances.
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It is unlawful to allow an animal to "run at large".
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It is unlawful for any person to own, keep, or harbor a dog or cat older than six months without proper licensing.
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All outdoor dogs and cats must wear a license tag, except for those kept in a cage or covered dog run.
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A special use permit is needed for persons, residential premises, or households with more than a combined total of four animals older than four months of age.
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All female animals in heat must be confined in a building in a manner that the animal cannot come into contact with a male animal except for planned breeding.
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(Directly behind the Olathe Police Department)
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Contact Information |
Animal Shelter Phone: 913-971-6362
Animal Control Services: 913-782-0720
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Hours |
Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sundays and holidays
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Lost and Found
Our automated lost and found system helps reunite pets with their rightful owners. Visit Pet Harbor to register your lost pet or report a found animal. You can also ask to receive emails when a certain breed enters the shelter.
PetConnect also helps owners reunite with a lost pet.
Wildlife Concerns
Contact Olathe Animal Control for wildlife concerns. Nuisance Wildlife Management issues are referred to the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks (913-422-1314) regarding services provided by Nuisance Wildlife Damage Control Permitees.
Review the Nuisance Wildlife Policy.
Review and complete a Nuisance Wildlife Permit.
