Department Head
Mary Remer

Department Address
Upper Ross Park
3100 Ave. of the Chiefs
Pocatello, ID 83205
208-234-6157

Animal Shelter Hours
Mon-Fri 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm

Closed Sunday

 
 
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ANIMAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT MISSION

The Animal Services Department coordinates all animal control activities within the boundaries of Pocatello and manages the animal shelter located in Upper Ross Park. The animal shelter is open to the public Monday through Saturday and provides educational tours and volunteer programs for all age groups. Public presentations by employees can be scheduled and written information on animal issues is available by contacting the shelter office.



TAKE YOUR DOG FOR A WALK!

The City of Pocatello parks and trails system are a great resource for its residents and our furry friends. As the weather is getting warmer the Pocatello Animal Control department would like to remind dog owners of some basic etiquette they can follow to ensure that all citizens can enjoy these areas.


LEARN ABOUT


• Dog walking etiquette
• Where to walk your dog
• The top 10 reasons for walking your dog
• Hot weather walking tips
And more...CLICK HERE

IMPORTANT REMINDERS


• All parks and trails in Pocatello require dogs to be on leash

• It is a misdemeanor violation to not pick up feces left behind on public property or private property not belonging to you


PET EXAM COUPON


Alta Animal Hospital is encouraging you to walk your pets safely this summer CLICK HERE FOR A COUPON to rededem $5.00 off on your next visit.

 


Dogs like Beans (above) need great homes. If you are considering a pet, consider adopting from the Pocatello Animal Shelter. For a list of pets up for adoption click here.
Do you want to give a helping hand to the animals? But don't have time to volunteer at the shelter or are under 18 years old. Click here for a list of projects that can be done from home, by families, as service projects and by those not old enough to volunteer at the shelter.
The Pocatello Cell Dog Program is a collaborative effort to allow inmates a chance to give back to the community by helping with the training of companion animals. Click here to learn more.
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