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Sedgwick County...working for you
Animal Control

1015 Stillwell  ▪  Wichita, KS 67213  ▪  Tel: (316) 660-7070  ▪  Fax: (316) 383-7553
www.sedgwickcounty.org/animalcontrol

1015 Stillwell  ▪  Wichita, KS 67213  ▪  Tel: (316) 660-7070  ▪  Fax: (316) 383-7553
Toll Free:  800-527-0709
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Sun

Sedgwick County Animal Control PatchThe Animal Control Department enforces Sedgwick County codes on the housing and care of animals, and ensures that animals and their remains do not pose a health or safety hazard to County residents. The enforcement activities include returning stray dogs to their owners, returning loose cattle to fenced pastures, investigating animal cruelty or violations of dangerous animal laws, and removing deer carcasses from County rights-of-way.

Mission

Protecting the health and safety of the community from dangers and nuisances caused by stray and or threatening animals, and to ensure the proper care and safety of animals.

News and Events

Spay and Neuter Your Pets

Each year, animal shelters across the nation care for millions of homeless animals, the majority of which will be put to death if a home cannot be found for them. In fact, approximately 65% of animals, that’s 20,000 per day, checked into a shelter will not go home, and these numbers are on the rise.

Animals that run free in our communities also pose a potential health and/or nuisance risk for residents.

To help reduce the number of animals at large and those that will be euthanized, Sedgwick County Animal Control encourages pet owners to spay and neuter their animals immediately after purchase or adoption. It also is imperative that an animal’s rabies vaccination and license remain current.

Adopting animals from shelters is an intelligent choice because many shelters provide spay and neuter services when you adopt an animal or include the cost of doing so by a private veterinarian in the price of adopting the animal.

Spay and neutering are humane procedures that usually cause very little discomfort and recovery time for the animal. Pet owners have the responsibility to care for their animals appropriately, as well as any offspring they might produce. Prevention is the best way to ensure the health and well being of the animals in our communities.

Why Vaccinate?

Animals, such as skunks and bats and even stray pets are more prevalent in the unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County. These animals are more likely to carry rabies and other diseases that can harm your pets. Any licensed veterinarian can provide a vaccine to your pet.

If your dog or cat is at least five months old and lives in the unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County, you must vaccinate your pet against rabies each year by a veterinarian. Owners must:

  1. Have your dog's or cat's metallic vaccination tag secured to the collar, which shall be worn at all times.
  2. Have in your possession the vaccination certificate or veterinarian's confirmation.
  3. Show the vaccination certificate or veterinarian's confirmation immediately upon the request of an animal control officer, code enforcement officer, or other authorized person.

Only rabies vaccines valid for one year shall be administered. Rabies vaccinations will be considered current for 12 months following the date of vaccination.

Licensing is the Law

Owners of dogs must obtain a license from Sedgwick County if the owner resides in the unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County. Otherwise, licenses must be obtained from the owner’s municipality. Ask your veterinarian for help obtaining a license or you can follow the steps below.

Obtaining a License:

  1. Visit Sedgwick County Animal Control at 1015 Stillwell in Wichita and fill out the license form – call 660-7070 to schedule an appointment.
  2. Write down your dog’s vaccination tag number from the metallic tag and bring it with you.
  3. Bring the vaccination certificate from your vet.
  4. Bring the appropriate license fee payment - $12 for a spayed or neutered dog and $22 for a non-spayed or non-neutered dog. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.
  5. Be prepared to provide your name, address and phone number.
  6. Be prepared to sign a statement that the dog has never previously been determined to be a dangerous or vicious animal.

Pet Care at Home

Watch the Weather

Animals often are more resilient to changing weather, but extreme weather affects them as much as it affects their owners.

When temperatures rise:

When temperatures fall:

Fences, Houses and Chains - Animals need room to roam. Do your fences, houses and chains meet county guidelines?

Fences

Houses

Chains – It is best to not leave a dog tied up, but if you must:


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