Kingman Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026
If you’re hoping to bring home a dog or cat in Kingman, the first step is finding the right agency. Mohave County Animal Shelter handles public shelter and adoption services at its Burbank Street facility. Animal-control enforcement is different depending on whether the problem is inside Kingman city limits or in unincorporated Mohave County.
This guide covers the hours currently published by the county, real adoption and reclaim fees, how to look for a missing pet, dog licensing, and which office to contact before you make a trip.
Mohave County Animal Shelter
3423 N. Burbank Street
Kingman, AZ 86409
928-753-2727
Government-run shelter
Mohave County Animal Shelter is a county-operated open-intake shelter. The county says it accepts stray, abandoned and surrendered animals and provides adoption, care and reunification services.
Independent local guide
Animal-Shelter.org is not Mohave County, the City of Kingman, the Sheriff’s Office or an emergency dispatcher. Official departments make decisions about animal intake, enforcement, adoption and fees.
Kingman Animal Shelter Adoption Hours in 2026
The county lists two schedules: general public opening hours and a separate adoption listing. The adoption listing contains an incomplete weekday line, so it would be misleading to claim that adoption transactions always begin at 8 a.m. on weekdays.
| Day or service | Officially published hours | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday public access | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Public hours are confirmed; ask staff when weekday adoption processing begins and ends. |
| Saturday public access | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | General shelter access. |
| Saturday adoption | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Explicitly shown on the county shelter page. |
| Sunday | No regular public schedule listed | Do not plan a Sunday visit without confirmation. |
| Holidays | May differ | Confirm directly with the shelter. |
The schedule can be checked on the official Mohave County Animal Shelter page.
How to Adopt a Dog or Cat at Mohave County Animal Shelter
The county wants adopters to choose animals whose needs match their home, time and finances. Finding a pet you love is important; making sure the arrangement works in everyday life matters just as much.
Open the county’s adoption page
Go to Mohave County Pet Adoptions. Use its pet-search link to view available animals and note the animal’s name or identification number.
Call about availability and timing
Call 928-753-2727. Ask whether the animal is adoptable now, whether a hold applies, whether you need an appointment and when adoption processing starts on your visit day.
Discuss your home situation
Think about your daily schedule, space, other pets, children, housing permission and veterinary budget. Mohave County expressly asks prospective adopters to consider household consent and the long-term commitment.
Meet the animal and ask about care
Ask staff about behavior, vaccination records, sterilization status, known medical concerns, exercise needs and whether the pet has been around other animals.
Confirm your exact adoption cost
Use the official fee schedule below. Ask whether any discount or current adoption promotion applies and what payment methods are accepted.
Prepare the first days at home
Have a secure carrier or leash, a quiet space, food, water and a plan for veterinary follow-up. The county recommends keeping newly adopted pets separated from resident pets for 14 days after adoption.
Kingman Animal Shelter Adoption Fees
These are the standard amounts currently published on the Mohave County Animal Shelter fee schedule. Special events may have different prices.
Standard dog adoption fee.
Official puppy adoption category.
Standard cat adoption fee.
Official kitten adoption category.
What the Adoption Fee Includes
The county identifies important veterinary and identification services that are included in an adoption:
- Spay or neuter surgery for an unaltered pet.
- Microchipping.
- Species-appropriate initial vaccinations listed by the shelter.
- For eligible dogs, a rabies vaccination and county dog license/tag.
Dogs receive a canine combination vaccine and Bordetella vaccination as described by the county; cats receive a feline combination vaccine. Confirm the individual animal’s actual records and any follow-up boosters with staff.
Do not assume this includes lifetime veterinary care or that the shelter operates a walk-in veterinary hospital for all public medical needs. A named public veterinarian, separate hospital schedule and general examination fee were not confirmed for this shelter.
Kingman Animal Control: City Limits vs Mohave County
This distinction is particularly important in Kingman. The county shelter is physically in Kingman, but reporting a loose animal or an enforcement concern does not always begin with the shelter’s adoption desk.
Kingman Police / Animal Control
Kingman Animal Control deals with city animal complaints, including stray animals, nuisance concerns and animal cruelty reports.
Listed city Animal Control contact: 928-753-2542.
This number is listed by Arizona 211 for Kingman Animal Control. Confirm dispatch routing through the City Animal Control department before relying on it for time-sensitive assistance.
Mohave County Sheriff’s Office
The Sheriff’s Office is the county’s officially identified contact for animal enforcement issues in unincorporated areas.
Animal enforcement routing: 928-753-0753.
Toll-free: 800-522-4312.
These contacts are published on the official Mohave County Animal Control page.
Emergency & Important Contacts
For a dangerous situation, use the appropriate public-safety route. Do not use the shelter’s normal adoption number as though it were an emergency dispatch line.
Mohave County Animal Shelter
928-753-2727Public shelter, adoption, lost/found and general shelter information.
Mohave County Sheriff’s Office
928-753-0753Official county route for unincorporated-area animal enforcement matters.
Immediate threat to life or safety
911For an immediate life-threatening situation or emergency requiring public-safety response.
Non-emergency police assistance
928-753-1911Listed by Arizona 211 for Kingman Police non-emergency service. Do not confuse this with the shelter or county Animal Control phone.
Mohave County Department of Public Health
928-753-0748Official general public-health contact. For an animal bite or possible rabies exposure, ask which reporting authority or program applies to the incident.
Verify the proper dispatch route
A dedicated after-hours shelter/Animal Control telephone number was not established from the official shelter information reviewed. For urgent incidents, contact the appropriate police or sheriff dispatch service; call 911 when immediate danger requires emergency response.
Lost or Found a Pet in Kingman?
When a pet disappears, even a short delay can feel overwhelming. Start with the area where the animal was last seen, not simply the shelter closest to your current address.
If your dog or cat is missing
- Open the official county shelter site and select its Lost Animal Report route.
- Enter identifying details and the location where the pet went missing.
- Check animals currently held through the county shelter portal.
- Call 928-753-2727 with the pet’s description, microchip number if known, and recent photograph.
- Check neighboring jurisdictions if your pet could have traveled beyond the Kingman area.
If you found a stray animal
- Keep a safe distance if the animal is injured, frightened or aggressive.
- Check an identification tag when it is safe to do so.
- Open the official county shelter website and select Found Animal Report.
- Record where the animal was found, not just where you live.
- Contact the correct city or county Animal Control agency for intake instructions.
A found-pet report is not permission to bypass applicable stray-hold or owner-reunification requirements. Follow the instructions of the agency with jurisdiction.
Reclaiming Your Pet or Surrendering an Animal
Mohave County publishes a fee schedule for reclaim and owner surrender. The final amount depends on the particular circumstances and any applicable charges.
| Service | Published fee | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| First impound | $35 | County-listed first impound fee. |
| Second impound | $50 | Higher fee for another impoundment. |
| Third impound | $125 | County-listed third occurrence. |
| Fourth impound | $150 | County-listed fourth occurrence. |
| Boarding | $15 per day | May be added to relevant impound charges. |
| Redemption for unaltered/unlicensed animal | $50 | Confirm whether it applies in addition to other charges. |
| Owner surrender | $30 per animal | Call first to ask about intake procedures and whether immediate surrender is possible. |
Need to surrender your pet?
Call 928-753-2727 first. Explain the circumstances, ask whether a surrender appointment is required, and confirm what documents, medical history or supplies to bring. The $30 published surrender fee should not be interpreted as guaranteed immediate intake.
Dog Licensing in Mohave County
The county requires dog licensing and current rabies vaccination documentation in applicable county jurisdiction. Its licensing page says dogs over three months old must be licensed, subject to specified exceptions.
Listed one-year license.
Listed one-year license.
Check which licensing authority covers your address
City and unincorporated county requirements can differ. Verify your actual residence before submitting an application.
Open the county licensing page
Visit Mohave County Licensing. Choose the online, in-person or mail route shown there.
Prepare your rabies certificate
For a county dog license, the certificate must be valid and signed by a veterinarian. A three-year license requires a qualifying three-year rabies vaccination.
Submit and verify the license term
Confirm whether the rabies expiration date supports the chosen license duration. Keep your payment confirmation and tag information.
Veterinary Care, Vaccinations and Health After Adoption
What the county shelter provides
Mohave County states that adoptable animals are microchipped, spayed/neutered and vaccinated. The county also publishes fact sheets concerning kennel cough, parvovirus, distemper and other animal health concerns.
Its fee schedule separately lists $12 microchipping and a $20 vaccination fee. These are listed shelter services, not a universal veterinary consultation charge.
What is not confirmed
A public veterinary hospital, named treating veterinarian, regular public examination appointment schedule or comprehensive veterinary fee list was not established from the reviewed official shelter pages.
Do not assume the county shelter can substitute for a full-service or 24-hour veterinary clinic.
Help your new pet settle safely
Mohave County recommends keeping newly adopted pets apart from existing household pets for 14 days to reduce possible illness transmission. Ask a veterinarian for pet-specific guidance, especially for coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, low appetite or other concerning symptoms.
Fostering, Volunteering and Supporting Shelter Animals
Not ready to adopt? The county offers fostering, volunteering and donation information. Providing temporary care can make a meaningful difference to an animal that needs time, recovery or a calmer setting.
How to explore opportunities
- Open the official Mohave County Animal Shelter site.
- Choose Foster/Volunteer or Donations.
- Read the current requirements and available opportunities.
- Call the shelter to ask about training, age restrictions, onboarding or current supply needs before showing up with donations.
Before You Drive to the Shelter
Kingman trips can involve substantial driving distances from outlying Mohave County communities. A quick confirmation call is particularly useful if you have found one specific adoptable animal online.
Bring the basics
Photo ID, pet name/ID, any application details requested by staff, and a suitable leash or carrier.
Plan for desert weather
Carry water and never leave a pet unattended in a parked vehicle during hot conditions.
Ask about parking and accessibility
Parking capacity and detailed visitor accessibility arrangements were not established from the county information reviewed. Call if you need a specific accommodation.
Mohave County Animal Shelter: Location & Directions
Physical address: 3423 N. Burbank Street, Kingman, Arizona 86409. This is the shelter’s public location; the county’s PO Box is a mailing address, not a substitute for visitor directions.
Other Relevant Animal-Shelter.org Guides
These existing resources help with broader shelter choices and nearby Arizona service comparisons; they do not replace Mohave County’s official adoption or Animal Control contacts.
Bullhead City Animal Resource Center guide — another Mohave County-area city with a different animal-services system.
How to find the right animal shelter — useful when a missing pet crosses service-area boundaries.
Pima County animal care guide — compare another Arizona county-operated shelter’s public services.
Understanding no-kill shelters and rescues — helps distinguish open-intake county shelters from limited-admission rescue organizations.
Kingman Animal Shelter: 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the official animal shelter in Kingman, Arizona?
Mohave County Animal Shelter is the county-operated open-intake shelter at 3423 N. Burbank Street in Kingman, Arizona.
2. What is the Kingman animal shelter phone number?
Call Mohave County Animal Shelter at 928-753-2727 for shelter and adoption information.
3. What are Kingman animal shelter adoption hours in 2026?
The county lists general public hours Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday adoption hours from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Its published weekday adoption start time is incomplete, so call to confirm before visiting.
4. How much does it cost to adopt a dog or cat?
The standard county fees are $135 for dogs, $150 for puppies six months and under, $85 for cats and $95 for kittens six months and under.
5. Are adopted pets vaccinated and microchipped?
Mohave County says adoptable animals are vaccinated, microchipped and spayed/neutered. Ask staff for the specific animal’s veterinary records and any follow-up care requirements.
6. Who handles Animal Control inside Kingman city limits?
Kingman city Animal Control handles municipal animal enforcement concerns. Arizona 211 lists 928-753-2542 for Kingman Animal Control; confirm current routing through the City of Kingman Police Department.
7. Who handles Animal Control outside Kingman city limits?
For animal enforcement issues in unincorporated Mohave County, the county directs residents to the Sheriff’s Office at 928-753-0753 or toll-free 800-522-4312.
8. How do I report a lost dog or cat?
Use the Lost Animal Report link on the official Mohave County Animal Shelter website, check the shelter’s animal listings, and contact the shelter at 928-753-2727 with identifying information.
9. How much does owner surrender cost?
Mohave County’s published shelter fee schedule lists owner surrender at $30 per animal. Call before visiting to confirm intake availability and requirements.
10. Does Mohave County require dog licensing?
The county requires licensing for dogs over three months old in applicable county jurisdiction, subject to published exceptions. A current veterinarian-signed rabies vaccination certificate is required.
Official Sources for Current Kingman Animal Services
Important details are included above so readers do not need to visit several websites simply to find a phone number, fee or procedure. The official sources remain necessary for live pet availability, administrative changes and forms.
- Mohave County Animal Shelter — address, hours, shelter portal and lost/found forms.
- Pet Adoptions — adoption guidance and care requirements.
- Shelter Fee Schedule — adoption, impound, boarding and surrender charges.
- Mohave County Licensing — rabies certificate and license application steps.
- Mohave County Animal Control — unincorporated county enforcement.
- Mohave County Public Health — general public-health contact and routing.
Information reviewed October 11, 2026. Hours, fees, department responsibilities and appointment rules can change. This page is an independent informational resource, not an official county notice.
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