City of Gunnison Animal Shelter
***Information about animals available for adoption is listed below.***
Animal Licensing All animals living within the City limits are required to have a City license through the City Finance office. Cost is $5.00 for spayed/neutered and $10.00 if intact. Proof of vaccination is required at time of purchase. New tags are available after June 1st of the current year however, you may purchase tags anytime throughout the year. If you have any questions, contact Neighborhood Services at 970.641.8242.
Adoption Information When the City picks up a stray animal, it is kept in the shelter for 5 days in case the owner calls to claim. A rabies shot and animal license is required to adopt. If the animal is given to the shelter, it is available for adoption immediately. Cost to adopt is $10, spay/neuter is required & a follow-up on the pets care is also included.
Animal Shelter Adoptions/Foundlings - Subject to change at any time
To Be Adopted:
- Cat - long-haired male tabby cat is neutered and would make a great companion!
- Male black & white cat, approx 2 years old, very friendly & loves to sit in your lap. Please help!
- Contact us for listings and assistance.
Found:
- Black Lab Mix - 4 month old female w/a pink collar.
- Black male cat w/white face, paws & chest.
- Contact us for listings and assistance.
If you or anybody you know has information about or would like to adopt please call Neighborhood Services @ 970.641.8242
City Ordinance/Requirements
License All animals living within the City limits are required to have a City license through the City Finance office. Cost is $5.00 for spayed/neutered and $10.00 if intact. If your animal is picked up with no current license it can result in a $15.00 fine.
Leash An animal must be on a leash not more than 8 feet in length controlled by a person, or within the property limits of it's owner or upon the premises of another person with the consent of that person.
At Large Generally. No person shall allow any animal to run-at-large within the City limits. First offense is a $10.00 pick up fee and a summons with $15.00 spayed/neutered or $30.00 intact. These fines will double for every pick up of your animal. Any third contact will result in a summons to court resulting in a fine up to $1,000.00 and/or jail time.
Public Places No animal shall be permitted on any public place: common areas, parking lots, parks, etc., without your animal being on a leash.0
If you have any questions please contact Neighborhood Services at 641.8242.