Animal Control Unit

Olathe Animal Control provides for a safe and harmonious community for the people and animals of Olathe. This is accomplished through enforcement and education of the animal control ordinances. Olathe operates a clean, modern animal shelter where many animals are available for adoption.

Services offered:
Animal adoptions, live trap rentals, pet lost and found, educational programs.

Enforcement of Olathe Animal Control Ordinance, investigation of all animal bites, cruelty to animals cases and other violations.

Olathe has several laws in place to protect animals and residents. Please keep these items in mind:

• It is unlawful to allow an animal to "run at large."
• It is against the law for any person to own, keep or harbor a dog or cat more than six months old unless the animal is properly licensed.
• Any dog or cat more than four months old must be inoculated for rabies.
• Any dog or cat that is allowed outside an Olathe residence, unless kept in a cage or covered dog run, must wear a license tag.
• No person, residential premises, or household may have, hold or contain more than a combined total of four animals more than four months of age without a special use permit.
• All female animals in heat must be confined in a building in such a manner that the animal cannot come into contact with a male animal except for planned breeding.

Pet Adoption Fees:

Spay/Neuter Fee Includes:

• Dogs
  • Flea Treatment
  • DHLPP
  • Bordetella
  • Dewormer
  • Spay/Neuter
• Cats
  • Flea Treatment
  • FVRCP
  • Dewormer
  • Spay/Neuter

Rabies Refunds:
All dogs and cats more than 4 months of age must be vaccinated for rabies by a licensed veterinarian. To receive a rabies deposit back:

• Have the animal vaccinated for rabies by a licensed veterinarian.
• Bring proof of vaccination (this will be furnished by your vet) and your pink receipt to the shelter within 5 business days from the date of adoption.

Spay and Neuter Refunds:
All dogs and cats adopted from the Animal Shelter will be spayed or neutered.

WildlifeConcerns:
Residents should be encouraged to contact Olathe Animal Control for wildlife concerns, however Nuisance Wildlife Management issues will be referred to Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks 913-894-9113 for current information regarding services provided by Nuisance Wildlife Damage Control Permitees. Residents may also contact Operation Wildlife at 913-631-6566 for information regarding wildlife that may need medical attention or rehabilitation.

Live trap rental is limited for assistance with feral cat problems within the city of Olathe

View a list of pets at the Olathe Animal Shelter.