Cabot Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026
Use this Cabot animal-help dashboard to adopt a pet, call Animal Field Services, report a lost or found animal, understand the 5-business-day displaced-pet rule, license a dog or cat, schedule microchipping, or use safe rehoming support.
Verified core rule: Cabot Animal Shelter lobby/adoption hours are mainly Monday-Friday, 12pm-5pm. City staff listings also show the last Saturday of the month, 11am-3pm, so call before planning a Saturday visit.
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Last verified: August 12, 2026. This page uses Cabot Animal Support Services and City of Cabot official pages for address, hours, adoption, field services, licensing, microchipping, lost/found and rehoming details.
Call before Saturday
CASS contact pages emphasize weekday lobby hours, while City staff listings show the last Saturday. Phone first before a weekend adoption or reclaim trip.
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Clickable Cabot Animal Help Cards
Tap the matching action. Each card gives the official route or safest next step.
Who to Call First
Use this before you drive, post online, or keep a found pet at home.
| Situation | Call / click | What to say | Next micro-step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adopt a pet | 501-843-2021 or adoption listings | “I want to meet [pet name/status]. Is the animal at the shelter or in foster?” | Visit during lobby/adoption hours or schedule foster meet. |
| Pet has “FS” status | cass@cabotar.gov | “I want to meet a foster-home pet marked FS.” | Email to schedule a meet and greet. |
| Lost pet | Lost Pet Resources | “My pet is missing near [cross streets]. Has a matching animal been reported or sheltered?” | Submit report, check found pets, post flyers and social posts. |
| Found safe pet | Found Pet Resources | “I found a pet at [location]. It is safe/unsafe to contain.” | Check tags, scan microchip, hold 48 hours if safe. |
| Cannot safely contain found pet | 501-843-2021 | “I found a pet but cannot safely contain it.” | Follow Animal Services instructions. |
| Animal complaint in Cabot | Report Form | “This is an animal-related activity/complaint at [address].” | Use form for non-emergency; emergency call 911. |
| Emergency / immediate danger | 911 | “This is an animal emergency involving immediate danger at [address].” | Call 911 first. |
Cabot Animal Shelter Adoption Hours
The safest published routine is weekday lobby/adoption access. Call first for last-Saturday timing or holiday changes.
| Day / route | Official listed time | Use for | Practical note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Shelter facility | Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm | Shelter operations | Lobby/adoption access is narrower than facility hours. |
| Shelter lobby / adoptions | Monday-Friday, 12pm-5pm | Meet adoptable pets, license, questions | Dogs adoption page says stop by during business hours to meet adoptable pets. |
| Last Saturday of month | 11am-3pm | City staff directory listed lobby hours | Call 501-843-2021 before planning Saturday. |
| Programs Office | Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm by appointment | Programs, donations, community support | Located at 905 W. Main Street. |
| Field Services Division | Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm phone hours | Animal field services | Field officers handle requests and emergencies 24/7 according to CASS services page. |
Adoption Cost Note: No Base Fee, Spay/Neuter Cost Collected
The City FAQ states there is currently no adoption fee, but the cost associated with spaying/neutering is collected at the time of adoption. Because costs can vary by animal and timing, ask the shelter before finalizing.
Base adoption fee
Official City FAQ says Cabot currently does not have an adoption fee.
Spay/neuter cost
The same FAQ says the spay/neuter-related cost is collected at adoption.
Ask before you visit
Ask: “What exact adoption cost is due for this pet today, and has spay/neuter already been completed?”
Adoption Micro-Steps
Follow this order for a smoother Cabot adoption visit.
Open current listings
Check dogs for adoption and cats for adoption. Screenshot the pet name and status label.
Read the status label
“Found,” “Hold,” “Med,” “FS,” “WC,” “SP,” “PM,” “PS+,” and “PSeB” change what your next step should be.
Call or visit during adoption hours
Adoptions are listed Monday-Friday from noon to 5pm. For Saturday, holidays or urgent questions, call first.
Foster-home pet? Email first
If a pet has “FS” by its name, email cass@cabotar.gov to schedule a meet and greet.
Ask about final cost
Ask whether the pet is already altered and what spay/neuter-related cost is due at adoption.
Register the pet after adoption
CASS recommends registering your new pet on Petco Love Lost so facial-recognition tools can help if the pet ever goes missing.
Adoption Listing Key: What the Labels Mean
This section makes the page more useful than a generic directory because Cabot’s listing labels affect adoption timing.
| Label | Meaning | What you should do |
|---|---|---|
| No label | Located at the shelter and ready for adoption. | Visit during adoption/lobby hours. |
| Found | Displaced pet still within the 5-business-day period and not on adopter hold. | Watch status; do not assume immediately adoptable. |
| Hold | Displaced pet still within the 5-day period and placed on hold by a potential adopter. | Ask if backup interest is allowed. |
| Med | Pet is being treated medically but can still be available for adoption. | Ask what treatment materials or follow-up care go home. |
| FS | Located off-site in a foster home. | Email cass@cabotar.gov to arrange meet and greet. |
| WC | Working cat / barn cat type placement. | Use working-cat application route. |
| SP, PM, PS+, PSeB | Cat located at an off-site adoption partner. | Confirm exact partner location before driving. |
Lost or Found Pet in Cabot
CASS gives strong lost/found steps. Use reports, flyers, microchip scanning and local social networks together.
If your pet is lost
- Put out food, water, the pet’s bed, or an article of your clothing.
- Submit a Lost Pet report through CASS.
- View pets reported as found and shelter listings regularly.
- Print lost flyers and post near where the pet was last seen.
- Go door to door near the missing location.
- Take flyers to vet clinics and the police department.
- Post on PetFBI, Pawboost, Concerned Citizens of Cabot Lost and Found Pets, and Arkansas Lost and Found Pets Network.
If you found a pet
- Secure the animal only if safe.
- If you cannot safely contain the pet, call 501-843-2021.
- Check tags, collar stitching, city registration tag and rabies tag.
- If there is a city registration tag, call the animal shelter for owner information.
- Take the pet to a microchip scanning location.
- Hold onto the pet for 48 hours while actively looking for the owner if safe and possible.
- Submit a Found Pet form and post on Petco Love Lost, PetFBI, Pawboost and local lost/found pages.
First 48 and Free Ride Home
These Cabot-specific details make the page more useful for actual pet owners.
The First 48
CASS encourages citizens to hold a found pet for the first 48 hours while actively searching for the family, when safe and practical.
Free Ride Home
Properly licensed and microchipped cats or dogs may be returned home by Field Service Officers without impound fees for first-time escapees.
Petco Love Lost
CASS highlights Petco Love Lost facial-recognition tools for lost/found photos and matching shelter animals.
Cabot Dog and Cat License Fees
All dogs and cats kept in Cabot city limits must have a city-issued license. Dogs and cats over 4 months living in the City of Cabot must be licensed.
| License type | 1-year fee | Bring / provide | Where to do it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spayed or neutered dog/cat | $5 | Current rabies proof and spay/neuter certificate if applicable. | Animal Shelter, 2951 S. First St., during lobby hours or via phone during regular hours. |
| Non-spayed / non-neutered dog/cat | $15 | Current rabies proof. | Animal Shelter or phone route. |
| Pit Bull registration | Separate annual permit listed by CASS | Rabies vaccination, city license and required permit items. | Use official Pit Bull Registration page and call Animal Services. |
Microchipping and Low-Cost Public Services
Microchipping
CASS offers microchipping for dogs and cats for $25, including registration for the life of the animal and a one-year maintenance plan.
Appointment window
CASS public-services page says microchip appointments are Monday-Friday from 12pm-5pm. Call 501-843-2021 to schedule.
Spay/neuter and vaccine clinics
CASS offers low-cost spay/neuter services weekly and semi-annual drive-through vaccination clinics; check the Events page for current dates.
Animal Field Services: What They Handle
Cabot’s Field Services division is not just “dog pickup.” It is part of the community public-safety program.
Public safety
Protecting communities from dangerous animals and handling emergency situations.
Sick / injured animals
Rescuing sick, injured or distressed animals and stray dogs.
Investigations
Investigating animal cruelty, abuse, neglect and illegal animal fighting.
Agency support
Assisting local law enforcement, city/county agencies and public-safety partners.
Deceased animals
Removing deceased animals from public areas.
Compliance
Enforcing local/state animal ordinances and verifying vaccination and pet-license compliance.
Rehoming Support and Owner Surrender Inquiry
CASS asks owners to try safe rehoming resources and commit time to finding the right home before surrender becomes the only option.
Home to Home
A community self-rehoming option connected with Cabot Animal Support Services.
Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet
CASS mentions Rehome as a way to safely list your pet where many adopters can see the profile.
Owner Surrender Inquiry
If you need to discuss relinquishment, CASS says to complete the Owner Surrender Inquiry Form; a rehoming specialist contacts you within 48 weekday hours.
Cabot Community Programs Worth Knowing
These are useful when a simple shelter phone number does not solve the visitor’s problem.
Working Cat Program
Cabot helps place healthy cats not suitable as companion pets into farms, warehouses and similar working environments.
Golden Opportunity
CASS describes reduced or free adoptions for adopters over 65 adopting pets over age 8.
Need-based assistance
Programs include Hope Fund, Fences for Fido and No Paws Left Behind for eligible Cabot city-limit situations.
Before You Leave Home
Pet screenshot, status label, ID, payment question, carrier/leash, renter approval.
Recent photo, microchip info, collar/tag details, exact cross streets, lost report.
Photos, found location/time, safe containment, tag/rabies/microchip check.
Rabies proof, spay/neuter certificate if applicable, pet details, payment.
Copy/Paste Call Scripts
Adoption
Hi, I am interested in [pet name/status]. Is this animal at the shelter or in foster, and what should I bring during adoption hours?Lost pet
Hi, my [dog/cat] is missing near [cross streets]. Description: [color/size/collar/microchip]. Has a matching pet been reported or brought in?Found pet
Hi, I found a [dog/cat] near [exact location]. I can/cannot safely contain it. It has [tag/no tag]. What should I do next?License / microchip
Hi, I need to license or microchip my [dog/cat]. I have rabies proof and spay/neuter certificate if applicable. What times are available?Map: Cabot Animal Shelter
Use this map for the shelter at 2951 S. 1st Street. For programs-office appointments, use 905 W. Main Street instead.
Official Cabot Animal Links
The important details are already summarized above. Use these official pages for live animals, forms and final verification.
Cabot Animal Shelter FAQ
What is the Cabot Animal Shelter phone number?
The main Animal Shelter / Field Services phone number listed for Cabot Animal Support Services is 501-843-2021.
Where is Cabot Animal Shelter located?
Cabot Animal Shelter is listed at 2951 S. 1st Street, Cabot, AR 72023.
What are Cabot Animal Shelter adoption hours?
CASS lists adoptions and lobby access Monday-Friday from 12pm to 5pm. The City staff directory also lists the last Saturday of the month from 11am to 3pm, so call 501-843-2021 before planning a Saturday visit.
Does Cabot Animal Shelter charge an adoption fee?
The City FAQ states Cabot currently does not have an adoption fee, but the cost associated with spaying or neutering is collected at the time of adoption. Ask the shelter for the exact current cost for a specific pet.
How long before a displaced pet becomes available for adoption?
CASS adoption listings say if a dog or cat is a displaced pet, the shelter must wait 5 business days before the animal is available for adoption.
What does “FS” mean on a Cabot pet listing?
“FS” means the animal is located off-site in a foster home. CASS says to email cass@cabotar.gov to schedule a meet and greet.
What should I do if I find a pet in Cabot?
If safe, secure the animal, check tags or injuries, scan for a microchip, submit a Found Pet report, and hold the pet for 48 hours while searching for the owner. If you cannot safely contain the pet, call 501-843-2021.
Does Cabot require dog and cat licenses?
Yes. CASS says all dogs and cats kept in Cabot city limits must have a city-issued license, and dogs and cats over 4 months old living in the City of Cabot must be licensed.
How much is a Cabot dog or cat license?
CASS lists a 1-year pet license fee of $5 for spayed or neutered pets and $15 for non-spayed or non-neutered pets. Current rabies proof is required.
Does Cabot Animal Support Services offer microchipping?
Yes. CASS offers microchipping for dogs and cats for $25, including registration for the life of the animal and a one-year maintenance plan. Call 501-843-2021 to schedule.
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