Animal Control

To report animal issues or concerns, please call the Liberal Communications Center at (620) 626-0150 so an Animal Control Officer may be dispatched.

Address & Hours

1985 N. Country Estates Rd.
Liberal, KS 67901
Monday-Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - Noon, 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - Noon, 1:00 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Phone:  (620) 626-0576
Email: animal.control@cityofliberal.org

Animal Control Officers

The Liberal Animal Shelter ACO's are responsible for enforcing the City of Liberal's animal control ordinances.  ACO's are much more than a "dog catcher."  They not only capture stray animals but also patrol neighborhoods, educate owners/public, conduct welfare checks, conduct criminal investigations, prepare reports and testify in court in an attempt to improve the lives of animals & citizens within Liberal.

For Wildlife Concerns

Liberal Animal Control does not generally deal with wildlife unless it is causing property damage and/or an immediate danger to life.  For wildlife complaints, please contact the local game warden:

Lt. Kelly Lazar
(620) 388-7790
kelly.lazar@ks.gov

Adoption Fees

Dog - $230.00 ($20.00 adoption fee, $15.00 rabies deposit, $150.00 spay/neuter deposit, $15.00 Vaccines, $30.00 Microchip).  Once the dog has spayed/neutered & they have received their rabies vaccine, you will be reimbursed $165.00 by the City of Liberal.

Cat - $148.00 ($15.00 adoption fee, $15.00 rabies deposit, $80.00 spay/neuter deposit, $8.00 Vaccines, $30.00 Microchip).  Once the cat has been spayed/neutered & they have received their rabies vaccine, you will be reimbursed $95.00 by the City of Liberal.

Redemption Fees

1st Offense:   $25.00
2nd Offense:  $50.00
3rd Offense:   $75.00
4th & Beyond:   $100.00

** An additional fee of $10.00/day boarding fee will be charged for every day after the day of pick up that will be paid at redemption.
***  The Liberal Animal Shelter vaccinates every dog at intake that is brought in to help prevent the spread of disease.  An additional $15.00 is charged to cover he cost of the vaccines that are administered.

Trap Deposit - $40.00

The Liberal Animal Shelter can set a live trap on your property to catch skunks, cats, or dogs.  You may request this service for a deposit fee of $40.00.  This fee will be returned to you when the trap is picked up by Animal Control in good condition.

Microchip Fee - $30.00

The Liberal Animal Shelter will microchip your pet (even if they aren't adopted from us) during regular business hours.

Staff

Our Animal Control/Community Service team includes 6-uniformed civilian employees, and 1 commissioned officer whose main duties are the operation of the Liberal Animal Shelter and enforcement of both City Code and State Statues governing the ownership and treatment of animals.