Public Safety
Animal Control
Pittsburg Animal Control handles stray animals, dangerous animals, and licensing complaints. Learn how to report an issue or reclaim a pet.
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The Animal Control Division
Enforcing city ordinances and state laws governing the care, treatment, and ownership of both domestic pets and other animals
City Ordinances
Operating the Pittsburg Animal Shelter, which houses stray, abandoned, or unwanted animals that are in some instances available for adoption
Transferring dogs and cats to the Southeast Kansas Humane Society for adoption when able, and other long term rescues.
Southeast Kansas Humane Society
Services
$3 – Dogs who have been spayed or neutered
$5 – Dogs who have not been spayed or neutered
$10 Adoption Fee
$5 City Tag Fee ( If a City resident )
$40 Rabies Vaccine Fee ( Waived if it can be determined to already be in place )
$45 Spay/Neuter Fee
$93 Total (Spay and Neuter fee can be refunded if the new owner provides proof of the operation. The fee will be waived if it can be determined the dog has already been spayed or neutered.)