Odessa Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026
This guide is for Odessa Animal Services / Odessa Animal Shelter in Odessa, Texas. Use it to check adoption hours, animal-control hours, lost-pet steps, reclaim timing, official fees, microchip and vaccine services, spay/neuter clinic rules, and the correct emergency or non-emergency call route.
Fast rule: call 432-368-3527 before driving for a specific animal. For animal attacks, vicious animals, animal bites or injured animals, use emergency instructions first.
Official source checked
Last verified: August 30, 2026. Sources checked include City of Odessa Animal Services, Adoptable Animals, Reclaim/Lost Animals, Pet Services, Spay/Neuter Application, City FAQ and City Code fee/impoundment sections.
No fake doctor names
The City says the shelter is checked yearly by a licensed veterinarian and offers limited public pet services, but it does not publish specific veterinarian names or appointment schedules. This page does not invent them.
Parking handled safely
The official page verifies the address, but does not publish parking fees, lot count or accessible-parking details. Use the map, follow signs and call before driving.
Choose What You Need
- Clickable action cards
- Which Odessa shelter?
- Shelter and Animal Control hours
- Adoption and service fees
- Adoption micro-steps
- Lost or found pet route
- Reclaim and 3-day hold rule
- Animal control and emergencies
- Outside Odessa city limits
- Microchips, vaccines and clinics
- Spay/neuter clinic details
- Operation Safe Paws
- Parking and arrival
- Call scripts
- Map
- Related Animal-Shelter.org guides
- Official links
- 10 FAQs
Clickable Odessa Animal Help Cards
Pick the route that matches your task. This helps avoid calling emergency dispatch for routine services or driving to the shelter when the issue needs Animal Control first.
Which Odessa Animal Shelter Is This?
“Odessa animal shelter” can also point to private rescues or other towns named Odessa. This page is for the City of Odessa, Texas Animal Services facility.
Verified city facility
The official City page lists the physical address as 910 W. 42nd Street, Odessa, TX 79764.
Shelter + Animal Control
Odessa Animal Services oversees both the Odessa Animal Shelter and Odessa Animal Control.
Temporary shelter role
The City describes the shelter as a temporary shelter for stray, lost, found and quarantined dogs and cats.
Odessa Animal Shelter Adoption Hours
Use the shelter hours for adoption viewing and reclaim visits, but call first for a specific animal because live availability can change quickly.
| Service | Official hours | Best use | Call-first note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Shelter | Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Adoption viewing, reclaim/lost animal follow-up, pet service questions. | Call 432-368-3527 before driving for one pet. |
| Animal Shelter | Sunday closed | No public shelter visit assumed. | Use emergency/non-emergency route if needed. |
| Animal Shelter | Monday closed | No public shelter visit assumed. | Check Shelterluv page or call when open. |
| Animal Control | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Routine Animal Control questions and service requests. | Use 432-368-3527 during regular hours. |
| Animal Control | Saturday-Sunday closed | No routine Animal Control office hours. | Use police/emergency route depending on risk. |
| After business hours, non-emergency | Outside regular business hours | Stray, dead or barking dog issues after hours. | City FAQ lists Odessa Police Department non-emergency at 432-333-3641 option 8. |
Adoption and Service Fees
City Code and City pages list several animal-service fees. Specials or clinics may use different prices, so confirm the exact fee before you arrive.
| Fee / service | Official listed amount | How to use it safely |
|---|---|---|
| Dog adoption, fully vetted | $90 | City Code fee section lists this amount. Ask shelter staff what is included for the specific dog. |
| Cat adoption, fully vetted | $60 | City Code fee section lists this amount. Ask if the animal has any special condition or promotion. |
| Microchip public service | $15 | Pet Services page lists Thursday microchips 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; microchip is not GPS. |
| Routine vaccine public service | $10 per vaccine | Pet Services page lists Thursday vaccines 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; rabies is not offered regularly. |
| Spay/neuter clinic dog surgery | $110 | Spay/neuter application lists cash-only and limited space. |
| Spay/neuter clinic cat surgery | $60 | Application says feral/wild cats are not accepted. |
| Clinic add-on vaccines/microchip | $5 each in the clinic application context | Do not confuse this with the Pet Services routine vaccine/microchip price; confirm before paying. |
| Impound boarding | $45 per day in Code fee section | Ask staff for your exact reclaim total before driving. |
Adoption Micro-Steps
This flow turns the City pages into a practical adoption plan.
Open the official adoptable animals page
The City’s adoptable animal page is powered by Shelterluv. Save the pet name, ID/photo, species, age and any visible notes.
Call before driving
Ask whether the animal is still available, whether any hold/reclaim period applies, and whether there are current adoption specials or clinic notes.
Ask fee and medical questions
City Code lists fully vetted adoption fees, while event specials can differ. Ask what the animal has already received and what is still due.
Prepare transport
Bring a leash, carrier, safe vehicle setup, photo ID and payment method confirmed by staff.
Confirm spay/neuter and microchip status
City Code says the shelter provides for spay/neuter prior to release for adoption, and animals under four months may require an adoption contract for later spay/neuter at the adopter’s cost.
Plan the first week
Ask about food, vaccine records, microchip information, behavior notes, quarantine history if any, and first vet visit timing.
Lost or Found Pet in Odessa
Lost-pet work is time-sensitive because City Code references a three-day hold effort for impounded animals. Use email, phone, online listings and neighborhood search together.
If your pet is lost
- Email pet photos to oaclostfound@odessa-tx.gov.
- Include your name, address and phone number, as requested by the City lost-animal page.
- Call Odessa Animal Services at 432-368-3527.
- Check the official Reclaim or Lost Animals page and the Shelterluv listing.
- Update your microchip contact details immediately.
- Search close: garage, sheds, alleys, under vehicles, porches, business lots and drainage areas.
- Post clear photos with cross streets, date, time, collar/tag details and safe contact method.
If you found an animal
- If safe, move the animal away from traffic and keep it separate from your pets.
- Call Animal Control at 432-368-3527 during regular hours.
- After business hours for stray, dead or barking dog issues, the City FAQ lists 432-333-3641 option 8.
- For attack, bite, vicious animal or injured animal emergency, use 911.
- Take photos before transport and record exact found location.
- Do not privately rehome a found pet before the owner has a fair chance to reclaim it.
Reclaim and 3-Day Hold Rule
Odessa City Code says an impounded animal will be held for three days to provide a reasonable effort for the owner to locate the animal.
Act quickly
Do not wait several days to call or email. Send photos and contact details as soon as the pet is missing.
Bring ownership proof
Bring photo ID, pet photos, microchip number, rabies/vaccine records and any city license or tag details.
Ask exact fees
Impound, boarding, rabies, microchip or other fees can depend on the case. Ask the shelter for your exact total.
Animal Control and Emergency Routes
Animal adoption, routine Animal Control and emergency response are different tasks. Use the right phone route.
| Issue | Call / route | What to say | Practical note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine Animal Control during business hours | 432-368-3527 | “I need Animal Control for [issue] at [exact address].” | Animal Control hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Animal attack, bite, vicious animal or injured animal emergency | 911 | “There is an animal emergency involving [animal/person/location].” | City Animal Services page lists these as animal emergencies. |
| City-listed Animal Control emergency phone | 432-335-5744 | “I need Animal Control emergency guidance.” | Use if listed by the City for Animal Control emergency contact. |
| After-hours stray, dead or barking dog issue | 432-333-3641 option 8 | “This is an after-hours non-emergency animal issue.” | City FAQ lists this Police Department non-emergency route. |
| Rodent problem | Call pest control | “This is a rodent/pest issue, not an Animal Services call.” | The City Animal Services page says rodent problems require pest control. |
| Animal cruelty or unsafe conditions | Animal Control / emergency route depending on danger | “I need to report possible cruelty/neglect at [location].” | Give observable facts, not guesses. |
Outside Odessa City Limits
The staff directory says if you live outside Odessa city limits in Ector County, contact the Ector County Sheriff’s Office.
Inside Odessa city limits
Start with Odessa Animal Services / Animal Control at 432-368-3527.
Outside city but in Ector County
The City staff directory says to contact Ector County Sheriff’s Office at 432-335-3050.
Unclear boundary?
Give the exact address or cross streets when you call so dispatch can route the animal issue correctly.
Microchips, Vaccines and Pet Services
Odessa Animal Services offers limited public pet services. These are not a replacement for full veterinary care.
| Service | Availability | Cost / detail | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microchip | Thursdays only, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | $15 | The City explains a microchip is not GPS and cannot track your pet. |
| Dog vaccines | Thursdays only, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | $10 per vaccine | DAPP and Bordetella are listed. |
| Cat vaccines | Thursdays only, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | $10 per vaccine | FeLV and FVRCP are listed. |
| Rabies vaccines | Not offered regularly | Rabies clinics held in April and September | Call before relying on a rabies clinic date. |
| Spay/neuter clinic | Not offered year-round | Application required | Space is limited and selected residents receive a call with instructions. |
Spay/Neuter Clinic Application Details
The official application gives details that are easy to miss.
Cash only / limited space
The application says cash only and space is limited. Apply early because appointments are scheduled first-come, first-served when clinics are available.
Dog surgery
The form lists dog neuter/spay at $110, with rabies vaccine included.
Cat surgery
The form lists cat neuter/spay at $60, with feral/wild cats not accepted.
Pre-surgery add-ons
The form says vaccines and microchip must be received and paid for before the scheduled surgery date and can be purchased at the shelter in that clinic context.
Two animals per household
The form lists a two-animal dog/cat per household limit for the application.
Clinic questions
The form lists oaclostfound@odessa-tx.gov for more questions.
Operation Safe Paws: What It Means for Residents
Operation Safe Paws is the City’s outreach effort focused on education, prevention, community involvement, reducing strays and encouraging compliance with animal ordinances.
Education first
The City says selected areas may receive information before enforcement steps are taken.
Neighborhood focus
Animal Services officers may visit selected areas to answer questions and explain ordinances, licensing, vaccinations and containment requirements.
Humane traps
The City says Animal Services may deploy humane traps in targeted areas to safely capture and care for stray or unowned animals.
Parking, Arrival and Visit Planning
The official City page verifies the shelter address, but does not publish a parking fee, parking count or accessibility parking notes. This section avoids fake parking claims.
Use the verified address
Navigate to 910 W. 42nd Street, Odessa, TX 79764.
Confirm before driving
Call 432-368-3527 and ask whether the animal, service or reclaim case you need is available today.
No fake parking claim
No official parking-fee or lot-count detail was verified. Follow posted signs and staff instructions.
Copy/Paste Call Scripts
Adoption
Hi, I saw [animal name/link] on the Odessa adoptable animals page. Is this animal still available, what is the current fee, and what should I bring today?Lost pet
Hi, my [dog/cat] is missing near [cross streets]. I can email photos now. Description: [color/size/collar/tag/microchip]. Has a matching animal been brought in?Found animal
Hi, I found a [dog/cat/other] at [exact location]. The animal is [safe/injured/aggressive]. Should I bring it to the shelter or wait for Animal Control?Spay/neuter clinic
Hi, I submitted/want to submit the spay/neuter application. Can you confirm whether clinics are currently scheduled, what the total cost is, and what vaccines or microchip are required before surgery?Map: Odessa Animal Shelter
Use this map only after confirming the correct service route, especially for reclaim, Animal Control, pet services or clinic visits.
Related Animal-Shelter.org Guides
These internal guides are useful if you are comparing shelter routes, no-kill claims or general adoption/lost-pet steps.
Official and Professional Links
The useful details are summarized above. Use these links for live pet availability, service changes, final fees and emergency routing.
Odessa Animal Shelter FAQ
Which Odessa Animal Shelter is this page about?
This page is about Odessa Animal Services / Odessa Animal Shelter in Odessa, Texas, located at 910 W. 42nd Street, Odessa, TX 79764.
What is the Odessa Animal Shelter phone number?
The City contact block lists 432-368-3527 for Animal Control / Animal Services questions.
What are Odessa Animal Shelter adoption hours?
The official City pages list shelter hours as Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with Sunday and Monday closed.
What are Odessa Animal Control hours?
The official City pages list Animal Control hours as Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday closed.
Who do I call for an animal attack, bite or vicious animal in Odessa?
The City FAQ says to call Odessa Police Dispatch at 911 for an animal attack, animal bite or vicious-animal report.
What should I do if my pet is lost in Odessa?
Email photos to oaclostfound@odessa-tx.gov with your name, address and phone number, then call Odessa Animal Services at 432-368-3527 and check the official Reclaim or Lost Animals page.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog from Odessa Animal Shelter?
The Odessa City Code fee section lists a fully vetted dog adoption fee of $90. Confirm the current fee and any specials with shelter staff before visiting.
How much does it cost to adopt a cat from Odessa Animal Shelter?
The Odessa City Code fee section lists a fully vetted cat adoption fee of $60. Confirm the current fee and any specials with shelter staff before visiting.
Does Odessa Animal Services offer microchips and vaccines?
Yes. The City Pet Services page lists microchips on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for $15 and vaccines on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for $10 per vaccine. Rabies vaccines are not offered regularly; rabies clinics are held in April and September.
Is Animal-Shelter.org the official Odessa Animal Shelter website?
No. Animal-Shelter.org is an independent informational guide. Always confirm live hours, fees, pet availability, emergency instructions and policies with the official City of Odessa Animal Services website or phone route.
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