Lewis Clark Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026
Lewis Clark Animal Shelter sits at 6 Shelter Road, Lewiston, ID 83501, but its practical role reaches beyond one city. Lost-pet and shelter rules differ across Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Clarkston, Asotin County and Asotin City, so the right next step depends on exactly where an animal was lost, found or involved in an incident.
For adoption, LCAS currently lists Monday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.. Adoptions must be finalized by 4:30 p.m.. If your heart is already set on one dog, call before driving; if you have another dog at home, LCAS specifically encourages scheduling a shelter meet-and-greet.
Serving the valley for decades
LCAS says it has served the Lewis-Clark Valley since 1950, providing sheltering, adoption, humane education, medical support, training and other community programs.
LCAS is not a city department
Lewis Clark Animal Shelter identifies itself as a nonprofit organization. Lewiston Police Animal Control and Clarkston Police Animal Control remain government enforcement routes.
Verified September 23, 2026
Current adoption fees, hours, lost-pet hold rules, veterinary-program status, veterinarian leadership and jurisdiction contacts were checked against official shelter or government sources.
One Shelter, Several Local Rules
“Lewis Clark Animal Shelter” sounds like one simple service area. In practice, the shelter sits in Idaho beside a Washington border, and lost-pet rules change depending on where the animal came from.
| Area | Shelter / lost-pet relationship | Important local difference |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, Idaho | LCAS is the City of Lewiston’s contract shelter. | City Animal Control is handled separately through Lewiston Police at 208-746-0171. |
| Nez Perce County, Idaho | LCAS publishes hold rules for dogs and cats from Lewiston City / Nez Perce County. | Lost-cat rules differ from dog rules and depend heavily on identification. |
| Clarkston, Washington | LCAS publishes Clarkston-specific dog and cat hold rules. | Clarkston Police Animal Control dispatch: 509-758-2331. |
| Asotin County, Washington | LCAS publishes Asotin County-specific intake limitations. | LCAS currently says it cannot accept stray cats from Asotin County unless they have identification. |
| Asotin City, Washington | LCAS accepts dogs under its published hold rules, but not stray cats from Asotin City. | Asotin City uses a community-cat / TNR route; City Hall: 509-243-4411. |
Choose the Right Lewis Clark Animal Help Route
Lewis Clark Animal Shelter Adoption Hours & Fees 2026
Current LCAS adoption information is straightforward: public shelter hours are Monday through Saturday, but the adoption needs to be completed before the building closes.
| Adoption detail | Current LCAS information | Practical planning |
|---|---|---|
| Public / adoption hours |
Monday–Saturday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Arrive well before closing if you want to meet, discuss and adopt a pet the same day. |
| Final adoption cutoff | 4:30 p.m. | Being inside the building at 4:50 p.m. does not mean a new adoption can still be completed. |
| Sunday | No regular public Sunday hours listed | Use online listings and contact the shelter on an open day. |
| Resident-dog introduction | Call ahead | LCAS encourages scheduling a meet-and-greet when you want to adopt a dog and already have a dog at home. |
Dog adoption fees
| Dog | Current fee | Included care listed by LCAS |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy — 5 months or younger | $250 | Microchip, combo vaccine, kennel-cough vaccine, rabies vaccine, dewormer, flea/tick treatment and spay/neuter surgery. |
| Adult dog — 6 months or older | $200 | Same core dog adoption medical package. |
| Senior dog — 8+ years | $100 | Same core dog adoption medical package. |
Cat adoption fees
| Cat | Current fee | Included care listed by LCAS |
|---|---|---|
| Kitten — 5 months or younger | $150 | Microchip, feline respiratory/combo vaccine, rabies vaccine, deworming, parasite treatment and spay/neuter surgery. |
| Adult cat — 6 months or older | $100 | Same core cat adoption medical package. |
| Senior cat — 8+ years | $50 | Same core cat adoption medical package. |
| Barn Buddy | $20 | Ask LCAS for current placement and acclimation instructions. |
How to Adopt From Lewis Clark Animal Shelter
Search the current animal list
Start with LCAS dogs or cats and save the pet’s name, photo and profile information.
Call before a one-pet trip
If you are driving specifically for one animal, call 208-746-1623 first. Online availability can change.
Plan enough time
The shelter is open until 5 p.m., but LCAS says adoptions must be finalized by 4:30 p.m.
Discuss the real household fit
Ask about energy level, known medical needs, handling, children, cats, dogs, training and first-week adjustment.
Confirm the medical package
Review vaccines, microchip, parasite treatment, spay/neuter and any booster or follow-up needs for that pet.
Build a calm first week
A shelter animal may need more sleep and less excitement than you expect. Keep the first days predictable and allow the pet to decompress before introducing everyone at once.
Adopting a Dog When You Already Have a Dog
Call ahead
LCAS specifically encourages adopters interested in a particular dog to schedule a meet-and-greet when another dog already lives in the home.
Follow staff instructions
Ask whether your resident dog should come, where the introduction will happen and what leash setup staff want you to use.
Watch recovery, not only play
A useful introduction is about more than instant excitement. Ask staff what they observed about tension, recovery, guarding, play style and comfort around one another.
Lost Pet Hold Times Across the Lewis-Clark Valley
These rules are one reason this page is regional rather than a generic Lewiston shelter listing. The same shelter can apply different hold practices depending on where the pet came from.
| Jurisdiction | Dog rule | Cat rule |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston City / Nez Perce County | Mandatory 7-day hold. | Cats are treated as free-roaming in Lewiston. Cats without ID can be placed for adoption immediately. Cats with ID are held 5–7 days after owner contact. |
| Clarkston City | Mandatory 7-day hold. | Cats brought in from Clarkston City are held 5 days. |
| Asotin County | Mandatory 7-day hold under LCAS’s published regional information. | LCAS says it currently cannot accept stray cats from Asotin County unless they have identification. Identified cats are held 5–7 days after owner contact. |
| Asotin City | Mandatory 7-day hold. | LCAS does not accept stray cats from Asotin City. The City uses a community-cat / TNR route. |
If your pet is missing
- Check LCAS lost-pet listings repeatedly.
- File a lost-pet report with the shelter and appropriate local authority.
- Call LCAS at 208-746-1623.
- Update your microchip company with current contact details.
- Check local veterinary clinics and nearby lost-pet channels.
- Search across the state line if the pet could have traveled.
If you found a pet
- Record the exact found location and time.
- Check tags and arrange a microchip scan when safe.
- Confirm whether the animal came from Idaho or Washington.
- Use the correct Animal Control route for an aggressive, dangerous or field-service situation.
- Do not assume all stray cats can be dropped at LCAS.
Animal Control: Use the Correct Side of the River
Lewis Clark Animal Shelter is not the same thing as the Animal Control officer responding to a loose, dangerous, neglected or nuisance animal.
| Area | Official route | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, Idaho |
Lewiston Police Animal Control 208-746-0171 |
Animal abuse, barking dogs, stray dogs, dangerous animals, city animal-code issues and bite reports. |
| Clarkston, Washington |
Clarkston Police Animal Control via Dispatch 509-758-2331 |
Loose/vicious dogs, sick or injured dogs, animal conflicts and city ordinance enforcement. |
| Asotin County, Washington |
Asotin County Sheriff’s Office 509-243-4717 |
County animal-code and dog-control questions. County Code Enforcement directs animal-ordinance questions to the Sheriff’s Office. |
| Asotin County dispatch | 509-758-2331 or 509-243-4171 | Sheriff’s dispatch / law-enforcement routing when the incident is in Asotin County. |
| Asotin City | Police non-emergency: 509-758-2331 | Non-emergency police routing. For the City’s cat/TNR route, LCAS directs residents to City Hall. |
| Asotin City Hall — community cats | 509-243-4411 | City information related to Asotin’s community-cat / TNR route rather than bringing stray cats to LCAS. |
Animal Bites & Emergency Routing
Significant injury in Lewiston
Lewiston’s official Animal Control FAQ says to call 911 for an emergency or significant injury from an animal bite.
Non-emergency Lewiston bite
For other Lewiston bite situations, call Police / Animal Control at 208-746-0171. The City says all animal bites must be investigated.
Dog-bite quarantine
Lewiston says a dog that breaks a person’s skin must be quarantined for 10 days. The owner may use the Animal Shelter or a veterinary clinic and is responsible for associated quarantine costs.
Wildlife in Lewiston: Do Not Use the Shelter as the Default Route
Idaho Fish and Game
The City of Lewiston Animal Control page directs wildlife issues to Idaho Fish and Game at 208-799-5010.
This matters for wildlife that is not a domestic stray. Avoid approaching, trapping or relocating wildlife without appropriate guidance.
Need to Surrender a Dog or Cat?
Rehoming a pet can be emotionally difficult. LCAS provides separate dog and cat surrender forms so staff can collect the history needed to make a safer intake decision.
Dog surrender
Use the current LCAS dog surrender form. Prepare age, medical history, vaccinations, behavior notes, bite history and the reason surrender is needed.
Cat surrender
Use the current LCAS cat surrender form. Prepare indoor/outdoor history, litter behavior, medical information, personality and household details.
Lewis Clark Animal Shelter Community Veterinary Program
LCAS does have veterinary services, but the current program should not be described like a full-service private veterinary hospital.
Community spay / neuter
LCAS says its Community Spay/Neuter Program is intended to increase access to affordable dog and cat sterilization.
Basic preventive care
The official clinic page also describes basic preventive services such as vaccinations, microchipping and parasite control.
Limited community capacity
Community appointments are scheduled around the medical needs of shelter animals, so appointment availability can be limited.
Shelter Medical Leadership
Kylee Dayton, DVM
The current official LCAS About page identifies Kylee Dayton, DVM as the shelter’s Shelter Medical Director.
The clinic contact published with shelter medical services is lcasclinic@lcshelter.org.
Licensed veterinary team
LCAS states that its clinic is staffed by licensed veterinarians, veterinary technicians and assistants.
A public schedule assigning a specific veterinarian to each community appointment was not published in the current sources checked here.
Lewiston Dog Licensing
Dogs need a City license
Lewiston’s official FAQ says dog licenses can be purchased at Lewiston City Hall, Lewis Clark Animal Shelter and participating local veterinarians.
Rabies certificate required
The City says a current rabies certificate within the last three years is required for licensing.
Lewiston cats
The City FAQ says cats do not require a City of Lewiston license. Microchip and visible identification remain especially important because unidentified cats have different shelter hold rules.
P.A.W.S.: A Local Dog Training Program With an Idaho Connection
This is one of the details that makes Lewis Clark Animal Shelter different from a generic shelter listing.
Paroling Animals With Skills
LCAS partners with Idaho Correctional Institution-Orofino on P.A.W.S. — Paroling Animals With Skills. Selected shelter dogs attend a six-week training program where they learn basic obedience and useful skills.
When browsing current dogs, look for P.A.W.S. graduate information in individual profiles. Training does not make any dog “perfect,” but it can provide adopters with useful behavioral context and a stronger starting point.
Foster or Volunteer With LCAS
Temporary foster homes
LCAS uses fosters for kittens, puppies and shelter dogs that benefit from short-term care outside the shelter.
LCAS supplies foster basics
The current foster page says LCAS provides foster families with food, litter, toys and support.
Dog walks and transport
Trained volunteers can help with selected off-site shelter-dog walks and animal transportation.
LCAS 2025 Community Impact
Published shelter data gives better context than a generic “good shelter” claim.
Quick Call Scripts
Adoption:
“Hi, I am interested in [pet name / ID].
Is this animal still available, and what time should I arrive
to complete the adoption before the 4:30 p.m. cutoff?”
Dog meet-and-greet:
“I am interested in [dog name] and already have a dog at home.
Can I schedule a meet-and-greet, and what should I bring?”
Lost pet:
“My [dog/cat] is missing near [location].
Description: [color, size, collar, microchip].
Has a matching animal been brought in or reported?”
Animal Control:
“I am at [exact address/cross streets] in [Lewiston/Clarkston/Asotin].
The animal is [loose/aggressive/injured].
Is this the correct jurisdiction for the report?”
Map: Lewis Clark Animal Shelter
Shelter and adoption location: 6 Shelter Road, Lewiston, ID 83501. Do not use this map as the destination for every Animal Control call. Lewiston and Washington-side enforcement contacts are separate.
Official Lewis Clark Valley Animal Resources
Use these official pages for live animals, changing clinic capacity, current forms and jurisdiction-specific instructions.
Lewis Clark Animal Shelter FAQ
Where is Lewis Clark Animal Shelter?
Lewis Clark Animal Shelter is at 6 Shelter Road, Lewiston, ID 83501.
What is the Lewis Clark Animal Shelter phone number?
The main LCAS phone number is 208-746-1623. The shelter email is info@lcshelter.org.
What are Lewis Clark Animal Shelter adoption hours in 2026?
Current LCAS information lists Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adoptions must be finalized by 4:30 p.m.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog from LCAS?
Current dog fees are $250 for puppies 5 months or younger, $200 for adult dogs 6 months or older, and $100 for senior dogs age 8 or older.
How much does it cost to adopt a cat from LCAS?
Current cat fees are $150 for kittens 5 months or younger, $100 for adult cats 6 months or older, $50 for senior cats age 8 or older, and $20 for Barn Buddies.
What is included with an LCAS dog adoption?
LCAS lists a microchip, dog combo vaccine, kennel-cough vaccine, rabies vaccine, dewormer, flea/tick treatment and spay/neuter surgery.
Do I need to schedule a dog meet-and-greet?
If you are interested in a particular dog and already have dogs at home, LCAS encourages you to call ahead at 208-746-1623 to schedule a meet-and-greet.
How long are lost dogs held by LCAS?
LCAS currently lists a mandatory seven-day hold for dogs from Lewiston City / Nez Perce County, Clarkston City / Asotin County and Asotin City.
Are lost cats held for seven days too?
Not necessarily. LCAS publishes different cat rules by jurisdiction. Unidentified cats from Lewiston may be made available for adoption immediately, while identified cats receive an owner-contact hold. Clarkston cats have a five-day hold, and LCAS does not currently accept ordinary stray cats from Asotin City.
Who handles Animal Control in Lewiston?
Lewiston Police Animal Control handles city enforcement issues. The official phone is 208-746-0171.
Who handles Animal Control in Clarkston?
Clarkston Police Animal Control handles local animal-control complaints. The official Dispatch Center number is 509-758-2331.
What should I do after an animal bite in Lewiston?
Lewiston says to call 911 for an emergency or significant injury. For other bite situations, call Police / Animal Control at 208-746-0171. The City says all animal bites must be investigated.
Does Lewis Clark Animal Shelter offer low-cost veterinary care?
LCAS has a community spay/neuter and preventive-care program. Its current veterinary page says community services are set to begin in September 2026, but appointment availability is limited and current public vaccine clinics are paused. Call 208-746-1623 before assuming service is available.
Who is the LCAS Shelter Medical Director?
The current official LCAS About page identifies Kylee Dayton, DVM as Shelter Medical Director.
Does LCAS operate like a full-service veterinary hospital?
No. LCAS says its community program is not intended to replace a primary veterinarian or operate as a full-service veterinary clinic.
Are LCAS community vaccine clinics open?
The current LCAS veterinary page says community vaccine clinics are paused at this time.
Can I surrender my dog or cat to LCAS?
LCAS provides separate dog and cat surrender forms. Submit the appropriate form and contact the shelter before assuming immediate intake or a particular surrender fee.
Is Lewis Clark Animal Shelter a government agency?
No. LCAS describes itself as a nonprofit organization. Local Animal Control enforcement is handled by the applicable city or county government agency.
Is Animal-Shelter.org the official Lewis Clark Animal Shelter website?
No. Animal-Shelter.org is an independent informational guide. Use LCAS and the appropriate city or county government source for current live instructions.
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