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Evansville Pet Owners: 4 Essential Steps Before Shelter Visits

Current licensing rules, hold periods, fees and locations at Evansville Animal Care & Control plus nearby dog-friendly spots require advance preparation for any visit or outing.

By Evansville Lifestyle Desk · Published July 18, 2026

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Evansville Animal Care & Control at 815 Uhlhorn St maintains set office hours from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Saturday and closes entirely on Sundays, details that pet owners must confirm before any trip to the facility.

Reclaiming a Lost Pet

The city requires every pet owner to license animals. Reclaiming a stray therefore demands presentation of a photo ID, proof of rabies vaccination, and city animal license records for any Evansville resident, steps that cannot be completed without prior preparation of those documents.

Stray Hold Periods

Stray dogs and cats remain at the shelter for 7 full days to allow owners time to reclaim them. Reports indicate these periods may soon shorten to 4 days for dogs and 3 days for cats, making immediate action essential once an animal goes missing.

Adoption Fees and Services

Adoption fees are set at $100 for dogs and $90 for cats. Each adoption includes a microchip, rabies vaccine, spay or neuter procedure, and a life license for city residents, providing a single transaction that covers multiple required services.

Planning Dog-Friendly Outings

Evansville maintains several dog-friendly locations including BRU Burger Bar, Sauced, Comfort by Cross-Eyed Cricket, Barker Brew House and Garvin Park. A new Woodmere Dog Park is also planned near the State Hospital, giving owners additional options once they verify current access rules.

These verified requirements and locations mean owners benefit from gathering paperwork and confirming hours ahead of any shelter visit or outing. Pet owners should contact the facility directly for the latest status on hold periods or licensing before travel.

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