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Animal Services
Animal Services provides both animal control and animal sheltering functions for the City of Montrose.
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The Animal Shelter is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Adoption hours: Monday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Animals will be available to view only during these hours.
Reclaim hours: Monday thru Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Owner relinquishments are taken by appointment only, please call the Animal Shelter to schedule an appointment.
Closed on Sundays and Holidays
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.
Animal control regulations are found in Chapter 6-2 of the City of Montrose Municipal Code.
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Hours
The Animal Shelter is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Adoption hours: Monday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Animals will be available to view only during these hours.
Reclaim hours: Monday thru Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Owner relinquishments are taken by appointment only, please call the Animal Shelter to schedule an appointment.
Closed on Sundays and Holidays
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.
Animal control regulations are found in Chapter 6-2 of the City of Montrose Municipal Code.
Connect with the Animal Control on Facebook.
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.
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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 81402
Ph: 970-240-1487
Fx: 970-240-1418
Hours
Adoption hours: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reclaim hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Owner relinquishments by appointment only. Please call the Animal Shelter to schedule an appointment.
Closed on Sundays and Holidays
- 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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