Twin Falls Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026
Use this Twin Falls guide like a quick animal-help dashboard. Pick adoption, lost pet, found pet, surrender, pet pantry, microchip, animal control, city animal rules or shelter contact action.
Local routing note: Twin Falls Animal Shelter says it accepts stray animals found within Twin Falls County. City animal-control and code questions are handled through the City of Twin Falls Code Enforcement / Animal Control route.
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Who to Call First
Use this before driving, surrendering, reporting, or posting online.
| Situation | Call / click | What to say | Next micro-step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adopt a pet | 208-736-2299 or Adopt page | “I’m interested in [pet name/listing]. Is this animal still available?” | Ask current adoption fee and whether the pet is ready to go. |
| Lost pet | Twin Falls Animal Shelter | “My pet is missing near [cross streets]. Description: [color/size/collar/microchip].” | Check the shelter Facebook page and update microchip info. |
| Found stray in Twin Falls County | 208-736-2299 | “I found a [dog/cat] at [exact location]. I can/cannot hold safely.” | Ask if the animal can be accepted and whether a microchip scan is available. |
| Surrender a cat or dog | Services page + call shelter | “I need to surrender my [cat/dog]. What form and appointment steps are required?” | Prepare honest behavior, medical and ownership details. |
| Pet food help | Pet Pantry info | “I need pet food assistance and have proof of low income.” | Go Wednesday, sign into the pantry, and bring proof. |
| City animal rule or permit | 208-735-7278 | “I have a city-limit animal permit or nuisance question.” | Ask Code Enforcement before adding livestock, fowl or extra animals. |
Twin Falls Animal Shelter Adoption Hours
These are the current posted public hours from the shelter site. Arrive earlier than closing if you need adoption paperwork, pet reclaim, surrender discussion or staff help.
| Day | Posted shelter hours | Closed window | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10am-5pm | 1:15-2:30pm | Adoption questions, lost/found, pantry questions, shelter services. |
| Tuesday | 10am-5pm | 1:15-2:30pm | Adoption and lost/found follow-up. |
| Wednesday | 10am-5pm | 1:15-2:30pm | Pet Food Pantry day and discount microchip clinic day. |
| Thursday | 10am-5pm | 1:15-2:30pm | Adoption and surrender questions. |
| Friday | 10am-5pm | 1:15-2:30pm | Best weekday before the shorter Saturday window. |
| Saturday | 10am-2pm | Not separately listed | Arrive early; short public window. |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed | Use online pages and prepare call details. |
Shelter address
420 Victory Avenue, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Phone: 208-736-2299
Fax listed by City directory: 208-736-0046
City animal-control contact
Code Enforcement / Animal Control
321 Second Avenue E, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Phone: 208-735-7278
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
Adoption Micro-Steps
The shelter does not simply hand out pets first-come with no matching process. Use this order.
Search adoptable pets
Open the shelter Adopt page and use the available AdoptAPet resource links. Save the pet name/listing before calling.
Call before driving
Call 208-736-2299 and ask if the pet is still available, ready to go and what the current adoption fee is.
Submit the application
The application helps staff match your expectations and home environment with what they know about the animal.
Bring valid U.S. ID
The shelter says a valid U.S. ID is required for adoption application approval.
Wait for readiness
Applications are kept with the animal until behavior evaluation is complete and the animal is spayed/neutered and vaccinated.
Respond quickly
The shelter says it may not hold an animal more than 24 hours after it is ready if another good-match adopter is in line.
Prepare transport
Bring a leash/collar or carrier. Ask about vaccines, dewormer, microchip, collar and ID tag before leaving.
Fees and Services Users Usually Need
Some prices are listed publicly; adoption fee amount should be confirmed directly with the shelter before you go.
| Service | Posted detail | What to do next | Practical note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption fee | Current amount not posted in the captured official page text | Call 208-736-2299 | Ask whether the fee differs for dogs, cats, age or promotions. |
| Adoption includes | Spay/neuter, vaccines, dewormer, microchip, collar and dog ID tag | Ask what is already complete for that pet | Pre-adoption may apply while waiting for veterinary appointments. |
| Cat surrender | $25 | Use surrender form and call first | Give honest medical/behavior history. |
| Dog surrender | $58 | Use surrender form and call first | Do not arrive without confirming capacity and process. |
| Microchip clinic | $25 on Wednesdays | Call before going | Customer must register the chip after insertion. |
| Pet Food Pantry | Food provided Wednesdays only | Bring proof of low income | Examples listed include unemployment, disability, food stamp card, Medicare or Medicaid card. |
| ShelterCare trial | 30-day trial with adoption | Ask at adoption | Continuation is optional through 24 Pet Watch. |
Lost or Found Pet in Twin Falls
Use shelter call, Facebook visibility, microchip scanning and physical searching together. Do not rely on one method.
If your pet is lost
- Call 208-736-2299 and give pet description, last-seen cross streets and contact number.
- Check the shelter Facebook page for recent found/impounded animals.
- Update your microchip registration with your current phone and address.
- Search close: garage, sheds, crawl spaces, irrigation areas, alleys, vehicles and neighbor porches.
- Post clear face/body photos with date, time, location and safe contact method.
- Visit or call again because new animals can arrive after your first report.
If you found an animal
- Keep yourself safe first. Do not handle aggressive, sick or injured animals without guidance.
- Check collar or tag only if the animal is calm.
- Call Twin Falls Animal Shelter and say exactly where the animal was found.
- The shelter says it only accepts stray animals found within Twin Falls County.
- Ask a vet clinic or shelter about microchip scanning.
- Post a found-pet report with location, photos and proof-of-ownership requirement.
Stray Hold and Reclaim Timing
Move quickly if you think your pet may be at the shelter.
48-hour stray hold
The shelter says all strays are held for 48 hours before becoming eligible for adoption.
72 hours with ID
Animals with some form of identification are held for 72 hours.
Call first
Call 208-736-2299 and ask what proof, fee, pickup time and ID are required.
Proof
Bring photos, vet records, microchip paperwork, license or other ownership proof.
Photo ID
Bring valid ID and make sure the person reclaiming can legally claim the animal.
Payment
Ask about any reclaim, board, medical, license or other fees before arriving.
Surrender, Pet Pantry and Support Before Giving Up a Pet
The shelter asks for a surrender form to understand the animal and find the best possible placement. Use support resources first when they can keep a pet safely at home.
| Need | Official route | Prepare | Fee / rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrender a cat | Services page + call shelter | Surrender form, behavior details, medical history, ownership information. | $25 posted cat fee. |
| Surrender a dog | Services page + call shelter | Surrender form, bite history, reactivity notes, vet records, food/medication info. | $58 posted dog fee. |
| Need pet food help | Pet Food Pantry | Go Wednesday, sign in and bring proof of low income. | Supply depends on donations and may be limited. |
| Microchip help | Wednesday microchip clinic | Call first and bring pet safely restrained. | $25 posted clinic fee; customer registers chip. |
| Found kittens | Call shelter for advice | Note whether kittens are warm, clean, crying, sick or if mother is nearby. | Removing kittens is not always the right answer if mom is nearby. |
City of Twin Falls Animal Control and Local Animal Rules
Twin Falls city animal-control questions are routed through Code Enforcement / Animal Control.
| Issue | Official route | What the city page says | Micro-step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code Enforcement / Animal Control | 208-735-7278 | Office at 321 Second Avenue E; Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. | Call before filing if unsure whether it is shelter or city route. |
| Dogs and cats in city residential zones | City Animal Control page | City residents may not possess more than four dogs and four cats in residential zones. | Ask before adding more animals or starting fostering at scale. |
| Chickens | Code Enforcement | Residents may possess not more than four hen chickens without a permit. | Rooster and permit questions should go to the city. |
| Rabbits | Code Enforcement | Residents may possess not more than three rabbits without a permit. | Ask about zoning and property requirements if keeping more. |
| Farm stock / other animals | Code Enforcement | Other animals generally require a permit, with property-size requirements. | Call 208-735-7278 before bringing animals home. |
| Emergency | 911 | Use emergency services for immediate human safety danger. | Do not wait for routine office hours if someone is in danger. |
Before You Leave Home
Pet name/listing, valid U.S. ID, current fee question, carrier/leash, home/landlord approval.
Clear photos, microchip number, collar/tag info, last-seen cross streets, call-back number.
Exact location, safe containment status, photos, tag info, Twin Falls County location confirmation.
Surrender form, honest behavior notes, medical history, food/medication, fee, capacity call.
Local Twin Falls Tips
Call around the closure window
Do not arrive during the weekday 1:15-2:30pm closure expecting front-counter help.
Act fast on strays
Strays without ID may become eligible after 48 hours, so lost-pet owners should call and check often.
ID buys time
Identification can extend the stray hold to 72 hours and helps staff or finders reach you faster.
Use pantry before surrender
If food cost is the issue, try the Wednesday Pet Food Pantry before giving up a pet.
County matters
The shelter says it only accepts stray animals found within Twin Falls County. Give exact found location.
Check city limits
City animal limits and permits can affect fostering, rabbits, hens, farm stock and multi-pet households.
Map: Twin Falls Animal Shelter
Use this map for the shelter at 420 Victory Avenue. For city animal-control rules or permits, call Code Enforcement first.
Copy/Paste Call Scripts
Adoption
Hi, I’m interested in [pet name/listing]. Is this animal still available, what is the current adoption fee, and is the animal ready to go home?Lost pet
Hi, my [dog/cat] is missing near [cross streets]. Description: [color/size/collar/microchip]. Has a matching animal come in?Found pet
Hi, I found a [dog/cat] at [exact location] in Twin Falls County. The animal is [safe/injured/aggressive]. What should I do next?Surrender
Hi, I need to discuss surrendering my [cat/dog]. I can complete the surrender form and provide behavior and medical history. Do you have capacity and what fee applies?Official Twin Falls Animal Links
The key details are summarized above. Use these official links for current listings, forms, fee confirmation and final verification.
Twin Falls Animal Shelter FAQ
What is the Twin Falls Animal Shelter phone number?
The Twin Falls Animal Shelter phone number is 208-736-2299.
Where is Twin Falls Animal Shelter located?
Twin Falls Animal Shelter is located at 420 Victory Avenue, Twin Falls, ID 83301.
What are Twin Falls Animal Shelter adoption hours?
The posted hours are Monday-Friday from 10am to 5pm, closed 1:15-2:30pm, Saturday from 10am to 2pm, and Sunday closed.
What is the City of Twin Falls Animal Control phone number?
The City of Twin Falls Code Enforcement / Animal Control phone number is 208-735-7278.
How long are stray animals held before adoption?
The shelter says all strays are held for 48 hours before becoming eligible for adoption, and animals with some form of identification are held for 72 hours.
What do I need to adopt from Twin Falls Animal Shelter?
You should complete the adoption process, bring a valid U.S. ID, call before visiting for a specific pet, and ask the office for the current adoption fee amount.
What does the adoption fee cover?
The shelter says the adoption fee covers spaying or neutering, vaccines, dewormer, a microchip, a collar, and an ID tag for dogs.
Does Twin Falls Animal Shelter accept stray animals from anywhere?
No. The shelter says it only accepts stray animals found within Twin Falls County.
How much is a dog or cat surrender fee?
The services page lists a cat surrender fee of $25 and a dog surrender fee of $58, with a surrender form used to help assess the animal.
When is the Twin Falls Animal Shelter Pet Food Pantry available?
The Pet Food Pantry provides pet food on Wednesdays only, and proof of low income is required. Supplies may be limited because the pantry is donor funded.
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