Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026
This guide covers the Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Control Shelter at 1901 James River Rd, Huntington, WV. Use it for adoption, reclaim, stray dog intake, cat/kitten waitlist, surrender, animal complaints, local laws, foster help and first-week pet planning.
Important: Animal-Shelter.org is an independent information guide, not the official shelter. Confirm live pet availability, appointment rules, fee changes, holiday hours and urgent animal-control instructions directly with the shelter.
Official source checked
Last verified: August 30, 2026. This page uses the official shelter website, City of Huntington animal-complaints page, shelter intake pages, adoption page, local-laws page, foster policy, wish list and veterinarian list.
Hours conflict handled
Petfinder shows different appointment-style hours than the shelter website. This guide prioritizes the shelter website and adds call-first warnings where timing matters.
No fake live data
No fake adoptable pet names, kennel counts, staff schedules, parking fees, reviews, doctor appointments or unsupported animal-control fees are added.
Choose What You Need
- Clickable action cards
- Who to call first
- Hours and visit timing
- Adoption fees and included care
- Adoption micro-steps
- Lost and found pets
- Dog/cat intake and surrender
- Reclaim and local laws
- Animal complaints and 911 route
- Participating veterinarians
- Foster and donation help
- Parking and arrival
- Call scripts
- Map
- Related Animal-Shelter.org guide
- Official links
- 10 FAQs
Clickable Cabell-Wayne Animal Help Cards
Use the card that matches your task. Each route explains why you should call, email or open the official page before taking action.
Who to Call First
This table is built for real local tasks: adoption, reclaim, stray intake, cat waitlist, surrender and animal-control complaints.
| Situation | Call / route | What to say | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adopt a dog or cat | 304-696-5551 or hcwshelteradoptions@gmail.com | “I want to adopt [pet name/species]. Is the animal still available and what application step is required?” | Ask about meet timing, fee, well-pet visit and first-day care. |
| Lost pet | Lost Pet page + phone | “My pet is missing near [cross streets]. Has a matching animal been brought in?” | Send photo, collar/tag details and microchip info. |
| Found stray dog | 304-696-5551 | “I found a stray dog at [exact location]. Can I make an appointment to bring it in?” | Dog intake is listed as 10 AM-3:30 PM Monday-Saturday. |
| Found cat or kittens | 304-696-5551 | “I found cats/kittens in Cabell or Wayne County and need waitlist or supply help.” | Ask about waitlist, suggested donation and whether assistance is available. |
| Owner surrender dog | 304-696-5551 | “I need to discuss surrendering my dog and have vet records.” | Ask about appointment, $50 fee and financial-hardship option. |
| City of Huntington animal complaint | Shelter phone/email; 911 if emergency | “This complaint involves [vicious animal / barking / injured animal / other] at [location].” | Use 911 for the emergency categories listed by the City. |
Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter Hours and Visit Timing
The shelter site lists public hours, meet-animal hours and phone-answering hours separately. Use the right time window.
| Need | Official listed time | Best use | Before you go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter public hours | Monday-Saturday 12 PM-4 PM | General visits, adoption questions, reclaim questions. | Call first if you are coming near closing. |
| Tuesday extended hours | Tuesday open until 7 PM | Later adoption/reclaim planning. | Confirm same-day availability before driving. |
| Sunday / weekday evenings | By appointment | Only after shelter confirmation. | Do not assume walk-in service. |
| Meet our animals | 12 PM-3 PM | Pet introductions and adoption matching. | Arrive early enough to talk with staff. |
| Phones answered | Monday-Saturday 10 AM-3:30 PM | Fastest call window for basic questions. | Use email if you cannot reach by phone. |
| Volunteer hours | 11 AM-3 PM | Volunteer-related visits. | Use the official volunteer/support route first. |
Adoption Fees and Included Care
The shelter’s adoption page gives detailed inclusions. This is more useful than a simple fee table.
| Adoption type | Fee | Included care listed by shelter | Ask before adopting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog adoption | $125 | Spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, distemper/parvo vaccine, Bordetella vaccine, flea/tick prevention, dewormer, heartworm test if over 6 months old. | Heartworm result, age, dog/cat/kid fit, energy level, resident-pet introduction. |
| Cat adoption | $65 | Spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, FIV/FeLV combo test, FVRC-P vaccine, flea prevention, dewormer. | FIV/FeLV result, litter habits, indoor setup, kitten booster needs. |
| Well-pet visit | Included | A well-pet visit with a local veterinarian is included in the adoption fee. | Ask which participating vet you should use and how soon to schedule. |
| Too-young puppies/kittens | Contract condition | If not altered before leaving because too young, adoption contract gives 90 days to have kittens/puppies spayed or neutered. | Ask what paperwork and proof must be returned. |
| Refund/return medical case | Condition-based | To qualify for refund consideration, adopter must complete the required 10-day well-pet visit and provide vet documentation of serious illness. | Use the included visit quickly and save paperwork. |
Adoption Micro-Steps
Use these steps to avoid a wasted trip and to make the first week easier for the animal.
Check the live listing route
Open the official dog or cat listing, save the pet name/photo, then call to verify status because listings can change quickly.
Use the right application
The forms page links to separate Shelterluv dog adoption, cat adoption, dog foster and cat foster applications, plus a landlord approval form.
Confirm what the fee includes
Ask staff to confirm vaccines, spay/neuter status, tests, heartworm status if a dog is over 6 months, and any pending appointment.
Prepare home before pickup
Gather leash, collar, ID tag, carrier, crate/gates, bed, bowls, food, treats, toys, grooming supplies, waste bags and enzymatic cleaner.
Plan the first car ride
Bring a carrier for cats. For dogs, two adults can help: one drives while the other watches the dog. Bring towels in case the dog gets car sick.
Book the well-pet visit
Use the included vet visit within the required timeframe, and ask the veterinarian about vaccines not included in basic shelter vetting.
Lost or Found Pet in Cabell or Wayne County
The shelter has a lost/found page and uses Petco Love Lost links. Stray dog and cat/kitten intake rules differ, so do not handle both the same way.
If your pet is lost
- Call 304-696-5551 during the phone-answering window.
- Use the official lost-pet page and Petco Love Lost route.
- Send or prepare a clear face photo, side photo, collar/tag photo and microchip details.
- Give exact cross streets, date/time last seen and direction of travel.
- Check shelter listings, local lost/found groups and nearby county/city shelters if the animal could cross jurisdictions.
- Bring proof of ownership if the shelter says the animal may be there.
If you found an animal
- For a stray dog, call to make an appointment before bringing it in.
- Stray dog intake is listed as 10 AM-3:30 PM Monday-Saturday.
- There is no fee listed to bring a stray dog.
- If you can keep the dog through stray hold, send a message with picture, contact info and found location so the shelter can post it.
- For cats/kittens, call to be added to the waitlist or ask for help with supplies/medical care.
- Keep any found animal separate from your own pets and children until staff gives guidance.
Dog Intake, Cat Intake and Owner Surrender
The shelter is open intake for Cabell and Wayne Counties, but current capacity, species and waitlist rules affect what happens next.
| Intake type | Official detail | Fee / donation | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stray dog from Cabell/Wayne | Call for appointment; dog intake 10 AM-3:30 PM Monday-Saturday; stray dogs held minimum 5 days. | No fee to bring a stray dog. | Bring exact found location and photos. |
| Owner-surrender dog | Shelter asks for honesty about reason and behavior; bring vet records; appointment required. | $50 surrender fee; tell staff if the fee causes hardship. | Call first and prepare behavior/medical notes. |
| Cat/kitten intake | High-volume kitten season uses a waiting list for surrender/impound of cats/kittens. | Suggested donation: $25 cat impound; $50 litter of kittens with or without mother. | Call to join waitlist or request supply/medical help. |
| Animals from other counties | Dog intake page says the shelter cannot accept animals from other counties while at full capacity. | Not a fee issue. | Contact the correct county shelter or rescue route. |
Reclaim, Leash Law and Local Dog License Notes
The local-laws page gives practical reclaim and licensing information that many directory pages miss.
Minimum 5-day stray hold
Dogs that come into the shelter as strays are held for a minimum of 5 days so the shelter can attempt owner reunification.
$50 dog reclaim fee
The local-laws page lists a $50 fee to reclaim a dog.
Rabies and tax tags
Owners must present copies or actual rabies and tax tags; the page says no dog will be returned until proper licenses are shown.
State leash law
The local-laws page says West Virginia leash law applies in Huntington, Cabell County and Wayne County; any dog not leashed is considered running at large.
Annual dog tax license
The local-laws page says every person owning, keeping or harboring a dog must pay taxes on that dog, with tax due July 15 each year.
Huntington tethering rule
The page summarizes Huntington rules that make tethering to a stationary object unlawful without direct guardian supervision.
Animal Complaints: Huntington, Cabell and Wayne Route
The City of Huntington page gives specific complaint routing. This section keeps adoption questions separate from public-safety calls.
| Complaint type | Route | What to prepare | Safety note |
|---|---|---|---|
| General animal complaint in Huntington | Call/email Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Control Shelter | Exact address, animal description, date/time, your contact info. | Do not confront an owner or enter private property. |
| Vicious animal | Call 911 | Location, danger level, people/animals at risk. | Move people to safety first. |
| Sick or injured livestock/wildlife emergency | Call 911 | Species, location, traffic risk, injury details. | Do not attempt unsafe capture. |
| Loud/barking dogs 11 PM-7 AM | City page says refer to 911 | Address, time window, repeated pattern. | Use the route only for the listed complaint type. |
| Cruelty or neglect concern | Call the shelter/control route; emergency if immediate danger | Address, observed facts, dates/times, photos only if legal and safe. | No trespassing or confrontation. |
Participating Veterinarians and Well-Pet Visit Planning
A well-pet visit is included in the adoption fee. The shelter publishes a participating-veterinarian list, but appointment availability and hours must be confirmed directly with the clinic.
| Clinic | Location listed by shelter | Phone listed | Use for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Care Clinic | 313 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV 25701 | 304-525-7629 | Post-adoption well-pet visit planning. |
| Brown Veterinary Services | 300 McGinnis Dr, Wayne, WV 25570 | 304-272-6200 | Wayne-area veterinary follow-up. |
| C-K Animal Clinic | 750 C Street, Ceredo, WV 25507 | 304-453-6384 | Ceredo/Kenova-area follow-up. |
| Huntington Dog & Cat | 200 5th Street West, Huntington, WV 25701 | 304-525-5121 | Huntington-area follow-up. |
| South Huntington Animal Hospital | 3100 5th Street Road, Huntington, WV 25701 | 304-529-2525 | Huntington-area follow-up. |
| Stonecrest Animal Medical Center | 1 Stonecrest Drive, Huntington, WV 25701 | 304-525-1800 | Huntington-area follow-up. |
| Ayers Animal Hospital | 1514 Norway Ave, Huntington, WV 25705 | 304-529-6049 | Huntington-area follow-up. |
| Olsen Animal Clinic | 5980 US Route 60, Barboursville, WV 25504 | 304-736-1677 | Barboursville-area follow-up. |
Foster, Volunteer and Donation Help
Support routes are useful, but they should never replace the official application or donation page.
Foster requirements
Foster policy includes household insurance waivers, spayed/neutered personal pets, core vaccines, indoor household care, transport help and approved vet appointments.
Foster limits
The foster page says foster pets may be limited to 3 per household or one litter of mother and babies; behavioral concerns may limit fosters to one animal.
Wish-list items
The wish list includes disinfecting supplies, bleach, gloves, Purina food, canned cat/kitten food, KMR, paper towels, leashes, collars and carriers.
Parking, Arrival and Visit Planning
The official pages verify the address, but they do not publish parking fee, visitor-space count or accessible-parking details. This page avoids unsupported parking claims.
Use verified address
Navigate to 1901 James River Rd, Huntington, WV 25701. Some third-party listings may show 25704; use the official shelter site as your source.
Call before driving
Ask whether the animal is available, whether you need an appointment and where visitors should enter.
Bring basics
Photo ID, leash/carrier, landlord approval if renting, vet records for surrender, rabies/tax tags for reclaim and payment method after confirming with staff.
Copy/Paste Call Scripts
Adoption
Hi, I want to adopt from Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Control Shelter. Is [pet name/species] still available, and what application, fee and meet-time should I prepare for?Lost pet
Hi, my [dog/cat] is missing near [cross streets]. Description: [color/size/collar/microchip]. Has a matching animal been brought in?Found stray dog
Hi, I found a stray dog at [exact location]. I can/cannot safely hold it. Can I make an appointment to bring it in, or should I send a photo and location first?Owner surrender
Hi, I need to discuss surrendering my dog. I have vet records and behavior notes. What appointment times, fee and paperwork should I prepare?Map: Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Control Shelter
Use this map after confirming the visit purpose, timing and pet availability by phone or email.
Related Animal-Shelter.org Guide
Use this only if you need a broader shelter-finding route outside Cabell or Wayne County.
Internal-link safety
No unverified Animal-Shelter.org city pages are linked here. Add related internal pages only after they are live and checked.
Official and Useful Links
The important details are summarized above. Use these links for current listings, forms, contact and final verification.
Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter FAQ
What is the Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter phone number?
The main phone number for Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Control Shelter is 304-696-5551.
Where is Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Control Shelter located?
The official shelter site lists the address as 1901 James River Rd, Huntington, WV 25701.
What are Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter adoption hours?
The shelter site lists hours as Monday through Saturday from 12 PM to 4 PM, Tuesday open until 7 PM, and Sundays and weekday evenings by appointment. It also lists meet-our-animals hours as 12 PM to 3 PM.
When are phones answered at Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter?
The contact page says phones are answered Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 3:30 PM.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog from Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter?
The shelter’s adoption page lists dog adoptions at $125.
How much does it cost to adopt a cat from Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter?
The shelter’s adoption page lists cat adoptions at $65.
What is included with dog adoption?
The shelter lists spay or neuter, rabies vaccine, distemper-parvo vaccine, Bordetella vaccine, flea and tick prevention, dewormer, and heartworm test if over 6 months old.
What is included with cat adoption?
The shelter lists spay or neuter, rabies vaccine, FIV-FeLV combo test, FVRC-P vaccine, flea prevention and dewormer.
How do I surrender a dog to Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter?
The dog intake page says to call for an appointment, bring the pet’s vet records and expect a $50 surrender fee, with hardship discussion available if the fee is a problem.
Who handles animal complaints in Huntington?
The City of Huntington says animal complaints should be directed to Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Control Shelter by phone or email, and 911 should be used for emergency situations involving vicious animals or sick/injured livestock or wildlife.
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