Longview Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026

Official Longview, Texas animal shelter guide

Longview Animal Care & Adoption Center Hours, Lost Pets, Animal Control & Adoption Help

Use official City of Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center resources to check adoption hours, view adoptable dogs and cats, understand the 72-hour stray hold, prepare for reclaim fees, request animal control, schedule stray drop-off when needed, ask about microchipping, verify service-area coverage, and avoid confusing the Longview city shelter with private rescues or unrelated Longview animal control pages.

🐾 303 H.G. Mosley Pkwy. ☎️ 903-297-7387 ⏰ Tue–Sat 12 PM–5 PM Animal Control: 903-237-1290
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Find Your Longview Animal Shelter Path

If you are searching for longview animal shelter, choose the task closest to what you need. This finder points users to the correct official Longview route for adoption, shelter hours, lost pets, found pets, stray drop-off, animal control, reclaim fees, microchipping and after-hours public safety concerns.

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Choose the service you need

Choose one option. The official action card below updates for Longview adoption, hours, lost pets, found pets, animal control, reclaim, microchip and service-area help.

🐶 Adopt a pet — start with official Longview adoptable animals

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Use this for: adoptable dogs, cats and other animals listed through Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center.

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Best official path: open the Longview adoption page, check adoptable dog or cat listings, then visit during public shelter hours.

Before you go: adoption services stop 15 minutes before closing, so do not arrive at the last minute expecting a full adoption process.

⚠️ Official first: Do not rely only on old screenshots, rescue reposts or third-party listings. Use City of Longview Animal Care resources before visiting.
👉 This dropdown does not pull live shelter inventory into your website. It guides users to the correct official City of Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center resource for each task.
At a glance

Longview Animal Shelter Quick Facts Before You Visit

Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center is located at 303 H.G. Mosley Parkway, Longview, Texas 75604. The main shelter phone number is 903-297-7387. The adoption lobby is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., with adoption services stopping 15 minutes before closing.

The animal control office uses a different phone number and schedule. Animal Control is listed at 303 H.G. Mosley Parkway with phone number 903-237-1290, business hours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., after-hours phone 903-237-1170, and emergency route 9-1-1. This distinction matters because adoption questions and animal control response are not the same user need.

📍 Shelter location 303 H.G. Mosley Pkwy. Longview, TX 75604
☎️ Shelter phone 903-297-7387 Adoption and shelter help
Shelter hours Tue–Sat 12–5 Closed Sunday and Monday
🔎 Stray hold 72 hours Owner reclaim window
🚨 Animal control 903-237-1290 After hours 903-237-1170
⚠️ Important: Adoption availability, adoption fee specials, intake appointments, reclaim fees, microchip service timing, lost/found listings, animal control response and service-area coverage can change. Always verify with Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center or Animal Control before driving, adopting, reclaiming, dropping off a stray or reporting an animal concern.
🔗 Source verification: Official information used in this guide was checked against City of Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center, Adoption Information, Adoptable Dogs, Adoptable Cats, Lost and Found Pets, Reclaim Fees, Days & Hours of Operation, Shelter Services, Animal Control and Microchips pages. Publish-ready as of May 2026.
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What This Longview Animal Shelter Guide Covers

Official hours

Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center Hours, Address and Phone Number

Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center is located at 303 H.G. Mosley Parkway, Longview, TX 75604. The shelter phone number is 903-297-7387. The official business hours for public shelter service are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.

The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. Adoption services stop 15 minutes before closing, and appointments are encouraged for stray animal drop-off. These two details are important because a late arrival or unscheduled stray drop-off can create avoidable problems.

Shelter address

303 H.G. Mosley Parkway, Longview, TX 75604

Use this location for adoption visits, lost/found questions, reclaim questions and official shelter services.

Shelter phone

903-297-7387

Use for adoption, shelter, lost/found, reclaim, intake and general Animal Care questions.

Public shelter hours

Tuesday–Saturday: noon to 5 p.m.

Closed: Sunday and Monday.

Adoption cutoff

Adoption services stop 15 minutes before closing.

Arrive early enough for questions, animal meeting and paperwork.

⏰ Visit advice: Do not arrive at 4:55 p.m. expecting a full adoption process. If adoption services stop 15 minutes before closing, plan your visit earlier and call first when you want one specific animal.
Adoption process

How to Adopt a Pet From Longview Animal Shelter

Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center partners with Petango to show adoptable animals online. The best adoption path is to check the official dog or cat listing first, save the animal details, then visit during public hours with enough time for staff questions and final steps.

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Search official adoptable pets first

Start with the City of Longview Adoption Information page, then use the official adoptable dogs or adoptable cats pages. Save the animal name, photo, description and listing details before visiting.

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Confirm availability before a long drive

Animal availability can change quickly. A pet may be adopted, reclaimed, transferred, moved to foster or placed on medical hold after you last checked the listing.

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Visit Tuesday through Saturday before the cutoff

The shelter is open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and adoptions stop 15 minutes before closing. Arrive early enough to meet the animal and complete the process.

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Ask real fit questions

Ask about temperament, energy level, age estimate, medical notes, spay/neuter status, microchip, vaccines, other pets, children, housing, training needs and first-week adjustment.

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Prepare for home transition

Bring a leash or carrier, set up a calm space at home, plan veterinary follow-up, update microchip records and budget for food, supplies, preventives and training.

🐾 Strong adoption filter: Do not adopt only because the animal looks cute or a fee special is active. The right pet must fit your home, schedule, budget and long-term ability to provide care.
Fees and included care

Longview Animal Shelter Adoption Fees, Specials and What to Verify

Longview adoption fees and specials may change by event, shelter capacity, age, animal type or promotion. The safest answer is to verify the current fee on the official adoption page, current animal listing, or by calling 903-297-7387 before visiting.

Longview adoption communications commonly describe adopted pets as receiving core services such as spay/neuter, microchip and age-appropriate vaccinations. Ask staff for the specific animal’s records before finalizing adoption, because exact records can depend on the animal’s age, medical status and current shelter process.

Fee rule

Verify the current adoption fee before visiting.

Do not rely on old event graphics or social media screenshots.

Fee specials

Longview may run reduced-fee events when shelter capacity is high.

Confirm whether the special is active today.

Included records

Ask about spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate vaccines, rabies status and any medical notes for the exact pet.

Real budget

Plan for food, supplies, licensing if applicable, veterinary care, heartworm prevention, flea prevention, training and emergencies.

Before relying on any Longview adoption fee

  • Check the official City of Longview adoption page.
  • Confirm the animal is still available.
  • Ask whether a fee special is active for that animal.
  • Ask what medical, vaccine, microchip and spay/neuter records are included.
  • Budget beyond the adoption fee because pet ownership costs continue after adoption day.
Pet search online

How to View Longview Adoptable Dogs, Cats and Shelter Animals Online

The City of Longview provides separate adoptable dog and adoptable cat pages. These pages use Petango-style listings to help users browse current animals. This is the right starting point for searches like “Longview animal shelter dogs,” “Longview animal shelter cats,” “puppies near me Longview TX,” and “cats for adoption Longview Texas.”

Online listings are not reservations. A dog or cat can be adopted, reclaimed, transferred or updated after the listing loads. If you are visiting for one specific pet, call 903-297-7387 and arrive early enough for adoption questions before the cutoff.

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Adoptable Dogs

Use the official Longview adoptable dog page for current shelter dogs and dog adoption details.

Official dog search
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Adoptable Cats

Use the official Longview adoptable cat page for cats, kittens and current cat adoption listings.

Official cat search
⚠️ Availability warning: Never promise readers that a specific Longview dog, cat, puppy or kitten will still be available. Send them to the current official listing and shelter phone number.
Lost pets

Longview Lost Pets, 72-Hour Stray Hold and Owner Reclaim Steps

If your pet is missing in Longview, act quickly. Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center holds stray animals for 72 hours to allow owners a chance to find their lost pets. If the animal is not claimed in that period, it becomes the property of Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center and may be made available for adoption any time after the stray hold period.

Do not rely on one online search. Breed labels, photos and descriptions can be imperfect when an animal enters the shelter. Call the shelter, check official lost and found resources, visit in person when possible and bring proof that the pet is yours.

Call the shelter

903-297-7387

Use this number for lost-pet and stray-hold questions.

Stray hold

72 hours

Act fast because unclaimed animals may become available for adoption after the hold period.

Proof of ownership

Bring photos, veterinary records, microchip information, license records or other documents connecting you to the pet.

Check nearby agencies

Longview service-area routing can involve Longview, Gregg County, Kilgore, Gladewater and White Oak. Verify where the pet was found.

Lost pet steps that actually help

  • Call Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center at 903-297-7387.
  • Search official Lost and Found Pets resources.
  • Visit the shelter personally if your pet may be there.
  • Bring proof of ownership for reclaim.
  • Update your microchip company with your current phone, email and address.
  • Post clear photos with last-seen cross streets, date, time and safe contact method.
  • Check other nearby shelters if the animal may have crossed city or county boundaries.
Found animals

Found a Stray Animal in Longview? Appointment and Service-Area Steps

If you found a stray animal, do not assume you can drop the animal off without planning. The official Longview pages state that appointments are encouraged for stray animal drop-off. Call 903-297-7387 before going to the shelter, especially when timing, capacity or the animal’s condition is important.

If the animal is loose, dangerous, sick, injured, aggressive, trapped or causing a public safety issue, use the animal control route rather than trying to handle the animal yourself. For non-emergency owner reunion, check for ID if safe, ask nearby residents, scan for a microchip and provide exact found-location details.

Stray drop-off

Appointments are encouraged for stray animal drop-off.

Call 903-297-7387 first.

Check ID

Safely check for a tag and ask about microchip scanning when possible.

Exact location

Provide the exact street, city, county area and cross streets where the animal was found.

Unsafe animal

Use Animal Control or emergency services when the animal is aggressive, injured or creating danger.

Safety first: A scared animal can bite, run into traffic or worsen an injury. Do not force contact when official animal control help is the safer route.
Animal control

Longview Animal Control Phone, Hours, After-Hours Number and Emergency Route

Longview Animal Control is listed at 303 H.G. Mosley Parkway, Longview, Texas 75604. The Animal Control phone number is 903-237-1290. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The after-hours number is 903-237-1170. For emergencies, use 9-1-1. This matters because animal control response, shelter adoption hours and reclaim questions are connected but not identical services.

Animal Control

903-237-1290

Use for animal control questions during normal business hours.

Business hours

Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This is separate from shelter adoption hours.

After hours

903-237-1170

Use for after-hours animal control routing when appropriate.

Emergency

9-1-1

Use for immediate danger, serious injury or active public safety risk.

🚨 Emergency rule: Do not use slow forms, social media comments or email for active attacks, serious bites, aggressive animals at large, injured people or immediate danger. Use the proper emergency route.
Reclaim and fees

How to Reclaim a Pet From Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center

Longview’s Reclaim Fees page states that owners must provide proof of ownership when redeeming a pet, and that fees are associated with reclaiming the pet. Because exact fees may depend on the animal, length of stay, services provided and current rules, call the shelter before arriving.

The 72-hour stray hold makes speed important. Waiting can create a real risk because unclaimed animals may become available for adoption after the stray hold period. Bring the strongest proof you have and do not rely only on a verbal description.

Reclaim phone

903-297-7387

Call before going to confirm what proof and fees are required.

Proof required

Bring photos, vet records, microchip record, adoption record, license or other proof of ownership.

Fees may apply

Longview states there are fees associated with reclaiming a pet.

Verify the current amount directly.

Time matters

Stray animals are held for 72 hours before they may be made available for adoption.

🏷️ Practical note: Reclaim is easier when your pet has a microchip, current contact information, a visible ID tag and veterinary records. Fix those records before the pet goes missing.
Microchip and pet ID

Longview Animal Shelter Microchips, Pet ID and Lost Pet Prevention

City of Longview microchip information lists the cost as $20 per animal, with no appointment necessary during regular business hours. Because regular hours and service availability can change, call first if the trip depends on microchip service.

A microchip is only useful if the registration is current. If your phone number, address or email changes, update the chip registration immediately. A collar tag, microchip, photos and veterinary records work together to help a lost pet get home faster.

Microchip cost

$20 per animal

Verify current service details before visiting.

Appointment note

The official microchip page says no appointment is necessary during regular business hours.

Keep registration updated

Make sure your microchip company has your current phone, email and address.

Use multiple IDs

A tag, chip, clear photos and vet records give your pet a stronger chance of returning home.

Portal confusion

Longview Animal Shelter Service Area vs Other Animal Agencies

Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center’s shelter services page lists service for the City of Longview, Gregg County, City of Kilgore, City of Gladewater and City of White Oak. This helps explain why some users may be directed to Longview even if their issue started outside the city limits.

Still, do not guess. Animal control responsibility can depend on the exact address, city, county contract, law-enforcement route and whether the issue is an adoption question, lost animal, bite, dangerous animal, nuisance issue or public safety emergency.

Listed service agencies

City of Longview, Gregg County, Kilgore, Gladewater and White Oak.

Shelter vs control

Shelter adoption questions use 903-297-7387; Animal Control uses 903-237-1290.

Not the same as

Private rescues, foster-only groups, Facebook rehoming pages or unrelated Longview animal services in another state.

Fast check

Confirm the exact location and service type before driving, reporting or dropping off a stray animal.

Map and location

Longview Animal Shelter Map and Visit Location

Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center is located at 303 H.G. Mosley Parkway, Longview, TX 75604. Use this location for adoption visits, lost/found checks, reclaim questions, microchip service checks and official shelter services.

Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center

Address: 303 H.G. Mosley Parkway, Longview, TX 75604

Most searched questions

Longview Animal Shelter FAQs

What are Longview Animal Shelter adoption hours in 2026?

Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. Adoption services stop 15 minutes before closing.

Where is Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center located?

The shelter is located at 303 H.G. Mosley Parkway, Longview, TX 75604.

What is the Longview Animal Shelter phone number?

The main shelter phone number is 903-297-7387. Use this number for adoption, lost/found, reclaim and shelter questions.

What is the Longview Animal Control phone number?

Longview Animal Control is listed at 903-237-1290 during business hours. The after-hours number is 903-237-1170, and emergency situations should use 9-1-1.

How long does Longview hold stray animals?

Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center holds stray animals for 72 hours to give owners a chance to find them. After the hold period, an unclaimed animal may be made available for adoption.

What should I do if my pet is lost in Longview?

Call 903-297-7387, search official lost and found resources, visit the shelter when your pet may be there, update microchip information, bring proof of ownership and check nearby agencies if the location is uncertain.

What should I do if I found a stray animal in Longview?

Call 903-297-7387 before taking the animal to the shelter because appointments are encouraged for stray animal drop-off. If the animal is dangerous, sick, injured or creating a public safety issue, contact Animal Control or emergency services as appropriate.

Are Longview Animal Shelter adoptions available online?

Longview provides official adoptable dog and adoptable cat pages that connect to current listings. Online listings are not reservations, so verify current availability before visiting for one specific pet.

Does Longview Animal Shelter charge reclaim fees?

Yes. Longview’s Reclaim Fees page says owners must provide proof of ownership and that fees are associated with reclaiming a pet. Call the shelter for current details before arriving.

Does Longview Animal Shelter offer microchips?

The City of Longview microchip page lists microchips at $20 per animal, with no appointment necessary during regular business hours. Call ahead if the trip depends on service availability.

Which areas does Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center serve?

The official shelter services page lists City of Longview, Gregg County, City of Kilgore, City of Gladewater and City of White Oak. Verify the exact route when reporting animal control issues or dropping off a stray.

Is Longview Animal Shelter the same as a private rescue?

No. Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center is the City of Longview animal shelter resource. Private rescues, foster-only groups and social media rehoming pages do not control official shelter intake, reclaim or animal control routing.

Final summary

Best Way to Use Longview Animal Shelter in 2026

The best path is simple: use the official City of Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center pages first, verify current hours, call 903-297-7387 for adoption or lost/found questions, call 903-237-1290 for Animal Control during business hours, and act quickly when a pet is missing because the stray hold is only 72 hours.

For the focus keyword longview animal shelter, this guide covers the full user intent: adoption hours, address, phone number, animal control, adoptable dogs, adoptable cats, adoption cutoff, lost pets, found strays, 72-hour hold, reclaim fees, microchips, service-area coverage, after-hours number, map and official links. That is the difference between a useful Longview shelter page and a thin article that only repeats an address.

Important Notice: This article is an independent informational guide and is not the City of Longview, Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center, Longview Animal Control, law enforcement, a veterinarian, or a legal authority. Adoption availability, shelter hours, adoption fees, fee specials, intake appointments, reclaim fees, microchip service, stray hold procedures, animal control response, after-hours routing and shelter operations can change. Always verify urgent or official matters directly with Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center, Longview Animal Control, emergency services, or the appropriate official agency before acting.

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