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Animal Services provides both animal control and animal sheltering functions for the City of Montrose.
To better meet the community's needs, the Animal Shelter is now open seven days a week: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Animal control enforces city ordinances relating to animals. These ordinances prevent or minimize nuisances caused by the improper or irresponsible care of animals.
Animal control officers are certified by the State of Colorado Animal Control Association. They provide humane care to all animals, birds, and reptiles at large.
The city’s pet licensing program ensures dogs have been vaccinated for rabies and encourages residents to have their dogs spayed or neutered.
You can obtain a pet license from the Montrose Police Department, the Montrose Animal Services Department, or from participating Montrose area veterinary clinics. If you are licensing your pet at the animal shelter, you may bring your pet along. We will take a photograph of your pet to be kept on file. Photographs are a very helpful tool for recovering lost and stolen pets.
License fees and a copy of the proof of rabies vaccine from a licensed veterinarian must be submitted with each license application. The term of each license coincides with the dog's rabies vaccination and will expire when a new vaccination is required.
Hours
To better meet the community's needs, the Animal Shelter is now open seven days a week: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Animal Control
Animal control enforces city ordinances relating to animals. These ordinances prevent or minimize nuisances caused by the improper or irresponsible care of animals.
Animal control officers are certified by the State of Colorado Animal Control Association. They provide humane care to all animals, birds, and reptiles at large.
Pet Licensing
The city’s pet licensing program ensures dogs have been vaccinated for rabies and encourages residents to have their dogs spayed or neutered.
You can obtain a pet license from the Montrose Police Department, the Montrose Animal Services Department, or from participating Montrose area veterinary clinics. If you are licensing your pet at the animal shelter, you may bring your pet along. We will take a photograph of your pet to be kept on file. Photographs are a very helpful tool for recovering lost and stolen pets.
License fees and a copy of the proof of rabies vaccine from a licensed veterinarian must be submitted with each license application. The term of each license coincides with the dog's rabies vaccination and will expire when a new vaccination is required.
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Animal Control
Email
3383 N. Townsend Ave.
P.O. Box 790
Montrose, CO 81402
Ph: 970-249-9110
Fx: 970-240-1418Hours
Animal Control Officer
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Animal Control Enforcement
24/7
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Animal Services
Email
3383 N. Townsend Ave.
P.O. Box 790
Montrose, CO 81401
Ph: 970-240-1487
Fx: 970-240-1418
Hours
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- How many pets am I allowed to keep at my residence in the City of Montrose?
- Does the City code provide any restrictions on barking dogs?
- Am I required to license my pets in the City of Montrose?
- Does the city have a leash law?
- Am I required to keep my dog or cat in my yard?
- Can I tether my dog on a rope, chain, or cable?
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To purchase or renew a dog license by mail, download the dog license application and mail the completed form, with the appropriate fee and proof of rabies vaccination, to the City of Montrose. Please make all checks payable to the City of Montrose.
Pet licensing and other animal control regulations are found in Chapter 6-2 of the City of Montrose Municipal Code.
Spay and neuter services are available from local veterinarians. The Montrose Animal Protection Agency (MAPA) offers vouchers through local veterinarians to assist with the cost of spaying/neutering. Please contact a veterinarian to ask about this service.
Occasionally, the city sponsors spay and neuter clinics that are advertised well in advance. The fee for adopting pets from the Animal Shelter includes spay/neuter and vaccination.
Pet licensing and other animal control regulations are found in Chapter 6-2 of the City of Montrose Municipal Code.
Spay & Neuter Services
Spay and neuter services are available from local veterinarians. The Montrose Animal Protection Agency (MAPA) offers vouchers through local veterinarians to assist with the cost of spaying/neutering. Please contact a veterinarian to ask about this service.
Occasionally, the city sponsors spay and neuter clinics that are advertised well in advance. The fee for adopting pets from the Animal Shelter includes spay/neuter and vaccination.