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City of North Platte: Police: Animal Shelter
Animal Shelter
The North Platte Animal Shelter is located at 1402 North Sycamore. It is
under the supervision of Deputy Chief Dwight Livingston. Here you can find pets
of all kinds in need of a loving home. This division employs four personnel -
one Shelter Attendant, one Animal Control Supervisor, and two Animal Control
Officers. If you have an animal problem or need assistance call (308) 535-6780.
The North Platte Animal Control Officers patrol the city streets and are
responsible for enforcing all city ordinances pertaining to animal control; they
handle vicious dogs, loose animals, return lost pets and dispose of animals that
have been killed on city streets; they also provide traps to secure unwanted
pests that hide beneath houses and in garages. In addition, they are sometimes
called upon to transport lost and stolen bicycles, and to provide advice to our
citizens that can prevent wildlife from becoming a nuisance.
The stated purpose of the Animal Shelter is as follows:
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To maintain educational and service programs which will promote the proper
care and control of all animals and instill in the public mind a proper regard
for the welfare of animals.
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To maintain a modern, well-equipped Animal Shelter.
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To guarantee that every animal entering the Animal Shelter is treated
humanely and, whenever possible, will be returned to the rightful owner or
placed in a good home.
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To investigate all reported violations of the City of North Platte
Municipal Ordinances.
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To provide prompt and efficient handling of all requests for service.
Stop by 1402 North Sycamore and adopt a loving pet today! Dogs can be
adopted for $30 and cats for $20. Here's what you get when you adopt a pet from
the North Platte Police Department Animal Shelter:
- Coupon for a free wellness checkup from a participating veterinarian.
- Coupon for $15 off spaying or neutering.
- Coupon for $5 off rabies vaccination.
In addition, the animals get the following vaccinations prior to leaving the
Shelter:
- Distemper - Dogs & Cats.
- Para Influenza - Dogs.
- Parvo Virus - Dogs.
- Cats - Feline Panleukopenia.
Pet Tips
Rabies Vaccinations
All dogs and cats 4 months of age and older must be vaccinated against rabies.
The rabies tags serve two purposes:
- as a license for the animal; and,
- as a means of identification should your animal escape.
In the event your animal does escape there are a number of steps you should take:
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Go out looking - call for your animal, check with your neighbors to see
if they have seen him/her.
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Call the Animal Shelter (308) 535-6780 and leave a description there.
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If these attempts are not successful, place an ad in the newspaper and
call the local radio station to report your animal as missing.
Spaying and Neutering
Spaying and neutering of all pets is important. A spayed or neutered animal is better
behaved; will live a longer, healthier life; and is less likely to roam.
Spaying and neutering also helps prevent overpopulation of unwanted pets.
Pawsitive Partners Humane Society offers financial assistance to responsible pet owners who
cannot afford to have their pet spayed/neutered. Applications can be
obtained at the Animal Shelter and at local veterinarian's offices.
Become a fan of North Platte Animal Shelter on Facebook!
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