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Olathe Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Olathe, KS

Olathe Animal Control operates a clean, modern animal Shelter where many animals are available for adoption. Olathe Animal Control is a unit of the Special Operations Division of the Olathe Police Department. Animal Control provides for a safe and healthy environment for both the animals and the citizens of Olathe through enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinances. This is accomplished by providing enforcement and community education through the following:

Enforcement of leash laws to reduce the free ranging canine and feline populations. It is unlawful to allow an animal to "run at large."
Investigation of all animal bites within the program's jurisdiction.
Enforcement of ordinances pertaining to licensing and rabies vaccination.
Investigation of all animal neglect and abuse cases.
Encourage responsible pet ownership.
Provide for dead animal disposal.
Establish Community Education Programs to provide information on responsible pet ownership and bite prevention.
Encourage the reduction of unwanted pets through support of spay and neuter programs.
Lost and found services, animal adoptions and educational programs.

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Phone (913) 971-6362
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Address
505 E. Sunvale
Olathe, KS 66051
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505 E. Sunvale

Olathe, KS 66051

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Adoptable pets at Olathe Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on RUFUS's adoption status with email updates.
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RUFUS

American Pit Bull Terrier/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs
Olathe, KS
We'll also keep you updated on RIGHTY's adoption status with email updates.
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RIGHTY

Chihuahua

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo
Olathe, KS
We'll also keep you updated on DUTCHESS's adoption status with email updates.
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DUTCHESS

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Olathe, KS
We'll also keep you updated on NIKKI's adoption status with email updates.
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NIKKI

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Olathe, KS
We'll also keep you updated on HEATHER's adoption status with email updates.
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HEATHER

Labrador Retriever/Border Collie

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Olathe, KS
We'll also keep you updated on DIESEL's adoption status with email updates.
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DIESEL

English Bulldog

Male, 9 yrs 3 mos
Olathe, KS
We'll also keep you updated on POLLY's adoption status with email updates.
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POLLY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs 5 mos
Olathe, KS
We'll also keep you updated on MINK's adoption status with email updates.
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MINK

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Olathe, KS
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Shelter FAQs

City of Olathe, KS

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in adopting a pet or have lost a pet, visit us at the Olathe Animal Shelter. Please use animal ID numbers when inquiring about specific animals from our web site. See adoptions Fees at https://www.olatheks.gov/government/animal-control/animal-adoption

Adoption application

https://www.olatheks.gov/government/animal-control

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We'll also keep you updated on Tutuola's adoption status with email updates.
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Tutuola

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Betty's adoption status with email updates.
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Betty

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Kansas City, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Freya's adoption status with email updates.
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Freya

American Bulldog

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Kansas City, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Rosa's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosa

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Robbie and Star's adoption status with email updates.
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Robbie and Star

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Lenexa, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Pedro's adoption status with email updates.
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Pedro

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Overland Park, KS

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