Lost & Found Pets

The Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter is not a boarding facility.  Lost/stray animals are held for a maximum of 72 hours to be reclaimed by their owners.  Any animal that remains in our care after said 72 hours will be evaluated by our trained staff and will be placed up for adoption. 

• A government-issued photo ID.
• Proof of ownership – photos, veterinary records, etc. 
• Rabies Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.  
• Your form of payment – we accept cash, debit cards, or credit cards, excluding American Express. 

Fees will vary by situation and by the animal.  If you know your pet is being held as a stray, please contact the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter directly for your exact claim-out costs.  A general fee structure can be found below. 

• Impound Fee – $25
• Boarding Fee – $10 per night
• Vaccines –  Animals with no ID tags or microchips will be vaccinated on intake. This is to protect the health of your animal during their stay at the shelter. As the owner, you will be responsible for any vaccine costs when picking up your pet. 

• City License – We are required to sell a City license. Please click here for detailed licensing costs. If your animal has a current license we can look it up when you arrive

• Boarding Fee – $5 per night
• Vaccines – Animals with no ID tags or microchips will be vaccinated on intake. This is to protect the health of your animal during their stay at the shelter.  As the owner, you will be responsible for any vaccine costs when picking up your pet. 

• City License – We are required to sell a City license. Please click here for detailed licensing costs. If your animal has a current license we can look it up when you arrive.

As a nonprofit organization, the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter charges reclaim fees to provide daily care for the animals at our facility, which includes but is not limited to: feeding, cleaning, sheltering, providing medical treatment, etc.