Animal Control

Stray and Loose Animals

The Animal Control Officers capture stray and loose animals and work closely with the Lamar County Humane Association in an attempt to find adoptive homes for as many animals as possible.

The unwanted, stray, abused, and abandoned animals which are kept at the Animal Shelter are provided care, nourishment and a safe environment until they are adopted, picked up by the confirmed owner, or euthanized. Residents of Paris who experience ongoing problems with stray animals can also check out a dog or cat trap at the Animal Shelter.

Animal Shelter Fees

Reclaims:
Impoundment of Livestock per head   50.00
Impoundment of Dogs and Cats per head 15.00
Daily care of livestock per head     10.00
Daily care of dogs and cats per head   3.00
Additional cost of impounding     Actual Cost Expended
For Newspaper announcements Actual Cost Expended
Euthanasia (City of Paris residents only) 15.00
LCHA kennel cough vaccination on dogs reclaimed by owner   10.00

Rabies Vaccination 20.00

Adoptions:
Male Dog: Neuter/Rabies    75.00
Female Dog: Neuter/Rabies   85.00
Microchip: (All)     5.00
Vaccines: (All)   20.00
Total for Male Dog 100.00
Total for Female Dog 110.00
Cats: Male or Female includes Spay/Neuter If adopted straight from Shelter 55.00
Cats: Male or Female includes Spay/Neuter If adopted from Petco   60.00
If adopted through Petco, cats also receive De-wormer and Vaccinations, all adoptions receive a microchip and rabies vaccine.
Transport Boxes for Cats:   5.00