Livingston County Animal Shelter Adoption Hours, Lost Pets, Fees, Reclaim & Pet Help
Use official Livingston County Animal Shelter resources to check animal viewing hours, view adoptable dogs and cats, understand adoption fees, search lost and found pets, report a found animal, reclaim an impounded pet, ask about dog licensing, use low-cost spay/neuter and TNR resources, and avoid confusing the Howell shelter with unrelated Livingston County shelters in other states.
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🐶 Adopt a pet — start with official Livingston County adoptable pets
Use this for: adoptable dogs, cats, kittens and other shelter pets listed by Livingston County Animal Shelter in Howell, Michigan.
Best official path: open the adoptable pets page, call before visiting to confirm the pet is still there, then visit the shelter in person.
Before you go: the shelter says pets are not held for adoption, and adoptions are based on the first approved application, not simply the first person who calls.
Livingston County Animal Shelter Quick Facts Before You Visit
Livingston County Animal Shelter is the official county animal shelter located at 418 South Highlander Way in Howell, Michigan. The shelter provides pet adoption, lost and found animal services, stray animal intake for Livingston County, owner surrender guidance, dog licensing information, fines and redemption details, spay/neuter clinic resources, TNR support for feral cats, rescue group coordination, fostering, volunteering and animal control support.
The strongest mistake users make is searching “Livingston County Animal Shelter” without checking the state. This guide is for Livingston County, Michigan. There are unrelated Livingston County animal organizations in New York, Illinois and other areas. If your pet, complaint, adoption search or surrender need is not in Livingston County, Michigan, use the correct local agency instead.
What This Livingston County Animal Shelter Guide Covers
Livingston County Animal Shelter Hours, Address and Phone Number
Livingston County Animal Shelter is located at 418 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843. The main shelter phone number is 517-546-2154. The shelter lists animal viewing hours Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a weekday lunch closure from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday animal viewing hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The shelter is closed on county holidays.
Office hours are different from animal viewing hours. The office is listed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you are going for adoption, lost pet search or animal viewing, do not assume office hours automatically mean public kennel viewing is available.
418 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843
Use this location for adoption visits, lost-pet checks, reclaim questions and shelter services.
517-546-2154
Use for adoption, lost/found, surrender, clinic and shelter questions.
Mon–Fri: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed: county holidays.
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Office access and animal viewing are not always the same thing.
How to Adopt a Pet From Livingston County Animal Shelter
Livingston County Animal Shelter does not hold pets for adoption. The shelter also explains that adoptions are based on the first approved application, not simple first-come phone interest. This matters because a weak, incomplete or unprepared application can lose time even if you saw the pet online first.
Search official adoptable pets first
Start with the official adoptable pets page. Check dogs, cats and other available animals, then save the animal name, ID, age, size, breed notes and any special instructions.
Call before driving for one specific pet
The shelter tells users to call first to make sure the pet is still there before coming in. This is not optional if you are traveling for one specific animal.
Complete the pre-adopt process carefully
Use the pre-adopt application route when needed. Be ready to answer questions about your household, current pets, children, landlord approval, dog licensing, heartworm prevention and long-term care.
Bring current pets or family members when required
For dog adoptions, canine family members are required to come for a dog-to-dog meeting with the potential new dog. The shelter may also prefer or require that all family members meet the potential pet.
Prepare for final approval, payment and records
Ask for medical history, vaccine information, deworming, heartworm or feline leukemia/FIV testing, microchip information, spay/neuter status and Michigan dog license details when applicable.
Livingston County Animal Shelter Adoption Fees and What Is Included
Livingston County Animal Shelter lists adoption fees by animal type and age. Puppies under six months are listed at $200. Dogs over six months are listed at $140. Small dogs of any age are listed at $175. Kittens under four months are listed at $90, with a second kitten listed at $45. Cats over four months are listed at $80.
The shelter’s adoptable pets page says adopted animals will be microchipped, and dogs will have a Michigan dog license. Pets will be spayed or neutered and have age-appropriate medical care completed before they become available for adoption. The shelter also provides medical history, including vaccines, deworming and heartworm or feline leukemia/FIV testing where applicable.
Under 6 months: $200.
Confirm current fee before visiting because specials can change.
Dogs over 6 months: $140.
Small dogs, any age: $175.
Under 4 months: $90.
Second kitten: $45.
Over 4 months: $80.
Ask about age, medical records and temperament before adopting.
Before paying any Livingston County adoption fee
- Confirm the animal is still available and not already adopted or pending approval.
- Ask whether the fee is standard or changed by a temporary adoption event.
- Ask for medical history, vaccine details, deworming and test records.
- Confirm microchip details and dog license paperwork when applicable.
- Budget for food, supplies, vet follow-up, training and emergency expenses.
How to View Livingston County Adoptable Dogs, Cats and Shelter Pets Online
Use the official Livingston County Adoptable Pets page first. The shelter separates adoption information, adoptable dog pages, pre-adopt application steps and medical/fee details. If you see a pet online, call the shelter before driving because Livingston County does not hold pets for adoption and online listings can change quickly.
For dog adoptions, pay special attention to dog-to-dog meeting requirements and family fit. For cat or kitten adoption, ask about age, temperament, testing, medical history and whether adopting two kittens is a better choice for your household.
Search Official Listings
Use the county adoptable pets page before trusting copied screenshots or old social media posts.
Official inventory firstApply Carefully
Strong applications include household, landlord, current pet and veterinary-care readiness details.
Approval mattersLivingston County Lost Pets, Stray Hold and Shelter Search Steps
If your pet is missing in Livingston County, act immediately. Livingston County explains that strays are held for four to seven days under Michigan law to help the owner find and claim the animal. The shelter posts descriptions and pictures of stray animals on its website and also keeps a lost and found animal database.
The shelter strongly encourages owners to visit in person if they have lost a pet. This is important because breed guesses, photos, coat color descriptions and age estimates can be wrong. Owners recognize details that staff or finders may miss.
517-546-2154
Use for lost pet, shelter animal and reclaim questions.
Use the official Lost & Found Animals page so the shelter system can compare new stray intake with lost pet reports.
Go to the shelter personally when your pet may be there. Online listings are useful, but they are not perfect.
Strays are held four to seven days before they may become shelter property and potentially available for adoption.
Lost pet steps that actually help
- Call Livingston County Animal Shelter at 517-546-2154.
- Post a lost pet report on the official Lost & Found Animals page.
- Search current stray and shelter listings.
- Visit the shelter in person during animal viewing hours.
- Update microchip contact details and check voicemail often.
- Post clear photos with last-seen location, date, time and safe contact method.
Found a Pet in Livingston County? Post It, Scan It and Use the Correct Shelter Route
If you found a dog or cat in Livingston County, the shelter asks users to post found pets on the Lost and Found page. The county also recommends putting up flyers near the area where the animal was found and including a picture because descriptions vary greatly.
If you found a dog with a license, use the license route to search for the owner. If the animal was found in Livingston County and you cannot hold it until the owner is found, you may bring it to the shelter. Do not bring in pets found outside Livingston County.
Use the official Lost & Found Animals page and include a clear photo.
If a dog has a license, search for the owner. Also ask about a microchip scan when safe.
Livingston County says not to bring in pets found outside Livingston County.
Do not handle aggressive, injured, trapped or frightened animals yourself. Use Animal Control or Central Dispatch when needed.
Livingston County Animal Control, Loose Dogs, Barking Complaints and Emergencies
For non-emergency animal complaints, Livingston County lists 517-546-9111. The Animal Shelter FAQ says users can call Livingston County Central Dispatch at 517-546-9111 and an Animal Control Officer will be sent when appropriate.
Animal Control is not the same as every shelter service. The shelter FAQ states the shelter will not send an officer for a loose dog that is not confined, because the dog is often gone before an officer arrives. If you can safely confine the dog, do so, then call Central Dispatch. For barking complaints, the FAQ points users to their local municipality because city, village and township noise ordinances may apply.
517-546-9111
Use Central Dispatch for Animal Control assistance when appropriate.
If you can safely confine the dog, do so and call dispatch. Do not risk injury for an animal you cannot safely contain.
Contact your local municipality because local noise ordinances may apply.
The shelter says Animal Control Officers do not come out and pick up stray cats except suspected abuse or neglect situations.
How to Reclaim an Impounded Pet From Livingston County Animal Shelter
If your pet has been impounded, move quickly. Call the shelter, gather proof of ownership, bring identification, bring current rabies proof and dog license information if applicable, and ask which board, impound, pickup, license, rabies or microchip-related fees apply before arriving.
Livingston County’s official fines and fees page lists boarding at $20 per night for dogs and $10 per night for cats. Dog license fees are listed as $10 if the dog is fixed and $25 if the dog is not fixed. A $15 rabies vaccine may be charged to dogs being returned to the owner if proof cannot be provided that the dog is current. If an Animal Control Officer picked up your dog, a $35 pickup fee may also be charged.
$20 per night
Ask the shelter for the current total before arriving.
$10 per night
Boarding adds up, so act quickly.
$10 fixed dog
$25 not fixed dog
$15 rabies vaccine if proof cannot be provided.
$35 pickup fee if Animal Control picked up your dog.
Livingston County Spay/Neuter Clinic, TNR, Surrender and Pet Support
Livingston County Animal Shelter lists a spay/neuter clinic, TNR program and surrender guidance. The spay/neuter clinic page says clinics are held on the second Wednesday of each month, but the date may change, so users should call to confirm. Appointments can be made by calling 517-546-2154 or emailing the shelter.
The TNR program page says TNR surgeries are done on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment. Cats should be trapped the night before or early in the morning and dropped off before 9 a.m.; they are spayed or neutered, ear-tipped and given a rabies vaccine, then picked up in the afternoon before 5 p.m.
For owner surrender, Livingston County says there is no fee to surrender a dog or cat, but the owner must be a county resident, have a driver’s license with a county address, be 18 or older and call the shelter first. The shelter may be full at certain times of the year, so users should not assume immediate intake is guaranteed.
Clinics are normally listed for the second Wednesday of each month, but dates may change.
Call 517-546-2154 to confirm.
TNR surgeries are listed for Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment.
Call the shelter before trapping cats.
No fee is listed for surrendering a dog or cat, but county residency, ID, age and call-first rules apply.
Livingston County recommends reaching out to other agencies and rescues if the shelter is full.
Livingston County Animal Shelter MI vs Other Livingston County Shelters
The search phrase “livingston county animal shelter” can point to several different places in different states. This article covers the official Livingston County Animal Shelter in Howell, Michigan. It does not cover Livingston County Dog Control in New York, Livingston County Humane Society in Illinois, or private rescue groups using similar county names.
Livingston County Animal Shelter at 418 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843.
Livingston County NY dog control, Livingston County Humane Society of Illinois, private rescues, wildlife rehabilitators or nearby city-only animal services.
Wrong state means wrong hours, wrong fee, wrong phone number, wrong lost-pet database and wrong animal control route.
Confirm the official domain, address, state, phone number and pet listing before visiting, reporting, reclaiming or paying fees.
Official Livingston County Animal Shelter, Adoption and Lost Pet Links
Use these official resources first. This protects users from old hours, copied pet photos, wrong adoption fees, wrong surrender rules and confusing pages from unrelated Livingston County organizations in other states.
🏠 Animal Shelter
Main Livingston County Animal Shelter page with hours, phone, location and service links.
Open Animal Shelter🐾 Adoptable Pets
Official adoption fees, included care and adoptable pets page.
Open Adoptable Pets🐶 Adoptable Dogs
Official adoptable dog information and adoption conditions.
Open Adoptable Dogs📝 Pre-Adopt Application
Official pre-adoption application route for interested adopters.
Open Application🔎 Lost & Found
Official lost and found animal reporting and searching guidance.
Open Lost & Found💳 Fines & Fees
Official boarding, license, rabies and pickup fee details.
Open Fines & Fees💉 Spay/Neuter Clinic
Official clinic appointment and qualification guidance.
Open Clinic Page🐈 TNR Program
Official trap-neuter-return and feral cat program instructions.
Open TNR Page🤝 Surrendering a Pet
Official owner surrender rules and call-first instructions.
Open Surrender PagePhone, address and contact details
418 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843
517-546-2154
517-546-9111
lcac@livgov.com
Use official pages first because email and department addresses can change.
Livingston County Animal Shelter Map and Visit Location
Livingston County Animal Shelter is located at 418 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843. Use this location for adoption visits, lost-pet checks, reclaim questions, clinic information, surrender questions, volunteer inquiries and official shelter services.
Livingston County Animal Shelter
Address: 418 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843
Livingston County Animal Shelter FAQs
What are Livingston County Animal Shelter adoption hours in 2026?
Animal viewing hours are Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and closed on county holidays. The shelter is closed weekdays from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch.
Where is Livingston County Animal Shelter located?
The shelter is located at 418 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843.
What is the Livingston County Animal Shelter phone number?
The main shelter phone number is 517-546-2154. For Animal Control assistance through Central Dispatch, use 517-546-9111.
Does Livingston County Animal Shelter hold pets for adoption?
No. The shelter says it does not hold pets for adoption. Users should call first to confirm the pet is still at the shelter, then visit in person and complete the adoption process.
Are Livingston County adoptions first come, first served?
The shelter says adoptions are based on the first approved application, not simply first come, first serve. Approval, home fit and requirements matter.
How much are adoption fees at Livingston County Animal Shelter?
Current listed fees include puppies under six months at $200, dogs over six months at $140, small dogs at $175, kittens under four months at $90, second kitten at $45, and cats over four months at $80. Always verify current fees before visiting.
What is included with a Livingston County shelter adoption?
Adopted animals are microchipped, and dogs receive a Michigan dog license. Pets will be spayed or neutered and have age-appropriate medical care completed before becoming available for adoption. The shelter provides medical history including vaccines, deworming and heartworm or feline leukemia/FIV testing where applicable.
What should I do if my pet is lost in Livingston County?
Call the shelter, post a lost report on the official Lost & Found page, search current listings, update your microchip contact details and visit the shelter in person during viewing hours.
How long does Livingston County hold stray animals?
Livingston County explains that strays are held for four to seven days under Michigan law to help owners find and claim them. After that time, healthy and adoptable animals may become shelter property and may be placed for adoption.
What are the fees to reclaim an impounded pet?
Official fee information lists boarding at $20 per night for dogs and $10 per night for cats. Dog license fees are $10 if fixed and $25 if not fixed. A $15 rabies vaccine may be charged if proof cannot be provided, and a $35 pickup fee may apply if an Animal Control Officer picked up the dog.
Does Livingston County Animal Control pick up stray cats?
The shelter FAQ says Animal Control Officers do not come out and pick up stray cats except for suspected abuse or neglect. Livingston County residents may bring certain stray cats found in the county to the shelter, and a live trap may be available with a refundable deposit.
Can I surrender a pet to Livingston County Animal Shelter?
The shelter lists no fee to surrender a dog or cat, but the owner must be a county resident, have a driver’s license with a county address, be 18 or older and call the shelter first. The shelter may be full at certain times, so immediate intake is not guaranteed.
Best Way to Use Livingston County Animal Shelter in 2026
The best path is simple: use the official Livingston County Animal Shelter website first, confirm animal viewing hours, call 517-546-2154 before driving for one specific pet, use the Lost & Found page quickly if a pet is missing, and call Central Dispatch at 517-546-9111 for Animal Control assistance when appropriate.
For the focus keyword livingston county animal shelter, this guide covers the full user intent: adoption hours, address, phone number, adoptable pets, adoption fees, included care, pre-adopt process, lost pets, found pets, stray hold, animal control, reclaim fees, dog licensing, spay/neuter clinic, TNR, surrender rules, map and official links. That is the difference between a useful local shelter guide and a thin article that only repeats an address.
Important Notice: This article is an independent informational guide and is not Livingston County Government, Livingston County Animal Shelter, Livingston County Animal Control, a veterinarian, law enforcement, or a legal authority. Adoption availability, adoption fees, viewing hours, office hours, county holiday closures, animal listings, stray hold status, reclaim fees, dog license fees, clinic dates, TNR appointments, surrender rules and shelter operations can change. Always verify urgent or official matters directly with Livingston County Animal Shelter, Central Dispatch, emergency services, or the appropriate official agency before acting.