ADOPTABLE DOGS 

Photos of adoptable dogs at our shelter

ADOPTABLE CATS

Photos of adoptable cats at our shelter

Informational Library

Tips on behavior, pet care, etc. HANDOUT

The 5 Freedoms

Foster Care Guidebook

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Pre-registration form: Vaccine Clinic Registration

Staff

The staff consists of a Director, Assistant Director, Lead Kennel Technician, 5 full-time and 2 part-time Kennel Technicians and a Customer Service Representative. Hiring is directed through the City of Junction City main website. 

NOW HIRING PART-TIME- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jcks

Animal Control Officer

JCPD Captain of Operations is the direct supervisor to our Animal Control Officer. The ACO is a City of Junction City employee and is dispatched through the Police Department 785-762-5912. 

Our Animal Control Officer works Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.   Calls for service after-hours are referred to the Patrol Division. 

Unclaimed Animals & Adoption

Animals coming in as a stray will be held for 72 hours- 3 full business days. After those are up, they can legally be place on the adoption floor, transferred to rescues, euthanized, etc.  

Whenever feasible, it is the policy of the shelter to adopt out animals. If you would like to adopt an animal, please call or come by our Animal Shelter- we would love to help you find your new family member! You can view available animals here on our website & in person at the Junction City, KS Animal Shelter. 

Petco Love Lost Program- If you are missing a pet or found a pet, here is a good resource. Use the link below if you have FOUND or LOST a pet. PLEASE REMEMBER TO REPORT FOUND AND MISSING PETS TO YOUR LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER/ANIMAL CONTROL AS WELL!

https://petcolove.org/lost/?gclid=CjwKCAjw3P-2BhAEEiwA3yPhwCU0OkhAwLfYzNpCRXR0CG4meCvMCxOkpb0W38aGd5sYYh38hBemGhoCBGkQAvD_BwE&gad_source=1

This is a logo for PetcoLove- a non-profit we utilize for grant funding.

Programs and Events

Our shelter has a TRAP, NEUTER, RELEASE program for the stray cats within the City of Junction City. This allows the staff to trap feral cats, get them fixed, vaccinated against Rabies, ear-tipped and released back into the environment. As this program is functioning, Junction City Animal Shelter only accepts stray cats if they are sick or injured. We accept friendly stray cats IF space allows at the Animal Shelter. Learn more about our Trap, Neuter, Release program here---> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374099669638727

RUNNING TOTAL FOR CATS TNR'd: 323

To sign up for TNR assistance- Use this form: TNR Sign Up 

(Please email form to vanessa.gray@junctioncity-ks.gov when complete)

ADOPTIONS: 

Here are the links for adopting a cat or a dog- ALL APPLICANTS MUST VISIT IN PERSON AS WELL. APPLICATIONS SENT THROUGH EMAIL OR TURNED IN DO NOT HOLD THE PET UNTIL APPROVED- Email to vanessa.gray@junctioncity-ks.gov 

Cat Adoption Application

Dog Adoption Application

We offer Low-Cost Vaccination clinics in the Spring and Fall time. During the Summer, we also offer a Heartworm testing and Microchipping event for the public. Stay tuned for dates to these here as well as on our Facebook page. NEXT CLINIC IS SPRING 2026

Max's Fund- Max's Fund is a program anyone to apply for. This fund is to assist with medical expenses for your pet as well as efforts to help animals victim of neglect and cruelty. *Please note: Emergencies are given priority and we must have money in the fund to be able to assist. It could take a few weeks to hear anything if non-emergent. This application is located here > Max's Fund Application

Voucher program- When we receive Petco Love grant funds, we sometimes offer low-cost spay/neuter or vet care vouchers. The monetary value varies by the funds available. These are only available to Geary County Residents. 

This graphic shows what our Pet Memorial Bricks look like.

Pet Memorial Bricks-  We are now offering Pet Memorial Bricks for a minimum donation of $30/brick. These bricks will be placed after engraving at our Pet Memorial site next to South Bark Dog Park. Use this link to download the order form and you can send them in to vanessa.gray@junctioncity-ks.gov or bring them in person. Memorial Brick Order Form 

Volunteering/Fostering

We offer volunteering opportunities for all ages, they may vary on duties. Anyone interested in volunteering must fill out forms to have a background check completed. Use the link below to get started!

https://www.junctioncity-ks.gov/452/Volunteer-Opportunities

             This is a photo of a volunteer cleaning out cat cages

Fostering is available to animals that need help socializing, recovering, etc. Anyone interested in becoming a foster, please fill out the Foster Application located here > 

 Foster Care Application

Cat Reading Program: If you or your kids enjoy reading, you are welcome to come to the shelter at anytime and read to our cat room residents! 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How can I surrender my pet? A: Our shelter can accept pets for surrender when we have space available from our jurisdiction ONLY. In order to get your name on the list for surrendering, please fill out the form located here > Surrender Request Form

Q: How much are adoption fees? A: $100 for dogs and $75 for cats (Unless adoption event is in action with discounted adoption rates). You will come in person to visit with the animal you are interested in and you can then fill out an application with a staff member!

Q: Do we accept donations? A: We can take anything pet related and our wish list is listed above for Amazon, but we can always accept Bleach, Paper towels, Laundry Detergent, Dog Treats, Dog/Cat Toys

Q: How many pets can you have in Junction City? A: 6 dogs and cats TOTAL. All pets must be licensed each year through the City of Junction City. You can own up to TWO pit bull/pit bull mixes, Staffordshire Terrier/Mixes, or anything resembling those breeds per household. They MUST be spayed/neutered, microchipped, current on rabies vaccine and all members over the age of 18 in the household must complete a background check through the Junction City Animal Shelter.