Lodi Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026

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Last verified: August 12, 2026. Details use City of Lodi Animal Services, Adoption, Lost & Found, Impound & Boarding, Pet Licensing, Barn Cat, Abuse/Noise, and voucher pages.

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Hours, adoptable animals, stray intake space, reclaim fees and special events can change. Call 209-333-6741 before a time-sensitive visit.

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If your pet is lost

• Call Lodi Animal Shelter at 209-333-6741 as soon as possible.
• If the shelter does not have your pet, file a lost dog or lost cat report.
• If microchipped, contact the microchip company and report the animal lost.
• Check newly found animals daily.
• Post/check Nextdoor, Facebook, Lost and Found Pets 209 and Lodi Lost and Found.
• Search near your home; many pets do not travel far.
• Post signs only where allowed and get permission on private property; city guidance says signs cannot be posted on public property such as street signs, light poles or telephone poles.

If you found an animal

• Canvas the neighborhood and talk with nearby residents.
• Have the animal scanned for a microchip at a vet office, shelter or rescue group.
• You may bring the animal to Lodi Animal Shelter at no charge if safe.
• The official page says found animals are held for five days as space allows, then evaluated for possible adoption.
• If you cannot transport the animal or it may endanger your safety, call the shelter during regular business hours for pickup.
• If sheltering the animal yourself, report it to the shelter and post found-pet notices.

Call first

Call 209-333-6741 and ask whether your pet is at the shelter, what proof is needed and what fees apply.

Budget for fees

Official fees include field-call/impound fees, $10/day boarding for dogs and cats, licensing fees and possible vaccine/treatment items.

License matters

The city says a license tag helps Animal Services identify and contact owners, and the shelter is required to accept licensed pets even when space is limited.

Who it helps

Feral or semi-feral cats may be placed as working cats on large properties, barns, warehouses, wineries or similar locations.

What is included

Barn cats are listed as spayed/neutered, vaccinated for rabies and feline diseases, and ear-tipped for identification.

Fee

The official Barn Cat Program page lists a $40 adoption fee that covers medical care.

You provide

Shelter in a barn, stable, shed or outdoor building; daily food and clean water; long-term veterinary care.

Acclimation

The program requires a secure indoor space to house the cat for 2 weeks while it acclimates.

Pest control

Barn cats may help control mice, rats, gophers, moles, lizards, snakes and squirrels, but they still require daily care.

Stray / injured / lost animals

Official pages say ASOs respond to stray, injured, lost, deceased, nuisance and dangerous animal calls.

Law enforcement role

ASOs enforce animal-control laws, investigate animal abuse and file bite reports/quarantines when needed.

Sick or injured strays

Older official Animal Services wording says ASOs transport injured or sick stray animals for emergency vet care day or night.

Abuse or neglect

• Contact Lodi Animal Services immediately at 209-333-6741.
• Report facts: address, animal type, dates, visible condition and safety risk.
• Official guidance says humane treatment includes shelter, food, clean water, exercise and necessary veterinary care.
• Do not trespass or put yourself in danger to gather evidence.

Barking / animal noise

• The City page says barking dogs are a common complaint.
• Lodi Municipal Code 6.12.110 covers continuous/incessant animal noise.
• The page defines continuous/incessant noise as an aggregate of 10 minutes or more in a one-hour period.
• When safe, the official guidance suggests calmly speaking with the neighbor first.

City residency

Voucher eligibility says you must live within Lodi city limits, with proof of address required.

ID and low-income proof

Provide photo ID showing your Lodi address plus a valid Medi-Cal card or proof of participation in PG&E or City of Lodi low-income program.

How to apply

Call 209-333-6741 or email the shelter from the official page to confirm eligibility and current voucher details.

Long-serving facility

The City says the current animal shelter has served Lodi since 1958.

Small footprint

The project page describes the current facility as about 2,800 square feet on a quarter-acre parcel.

Practical takeaway

Because intake and space can matter, call before bringing a found animal, coming for a specific pet or checking special services.

Pet screenshot, photo ID, proof pets are allowed, carrier/leash, questions for staff.

Recent photo, microchip number, collar/tag details, cross streets, report-ready description.

Photo, found location/time, safe containment plan, microchip scan route, shelter call.

Rabies proof, spay/neuter certificate if altered, payment, current contact details.