Neenah Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026
Use this page to quickly choose the right Neenah action: adopt a dog or cat, visit cat open hours, schedule a dog appointment, report a found stray, reclaim a pet, surrender safely, microchip your pet, or call the correct animal-control route.
Important local rule: Neenah Animal Shelter accepts strays only from its contracted areas. If the animal was found outside those areas, call the local police/town office first so the pet goes where the owner will search.
Choose What You Need
- Clickable action cards
- Who to call first
- Adoption hours and appointment rules
- Dog and cat adoption fees
- Adoption micro-steps
- Lost/found pet steps
- Reclaim fees and rabies proof
- Contracted stray areas
- Surrender and rehome help
- Microchip service
- Working cats
- City/Town licensing notes
- Before you leave home
- Call scripts
- Map
- Official links
- 10 FAQs
Clickable Neenah Animal Help Cards
Tap the matching action. This page is built for fast decisions, not long reading.
Who to Call First
Use this before you drive, bring in a found animal, or submit an adoption application.
| Situation | Call / click | What to say | Next micro-step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adopt a dog | NAS: 920-722-9544 or How to Adopt | “I want to meet [dog name]. What appointment and application steps are needed?” | Call to schedule; bring household details and pet records. |
| View cats | NAS Hours | “Are cats available during today’s open hours?” | Use cat open hours: Tue/Fri/Sat 1-5pm, Thu 2-6pm. |
| Found pet in contracted NAS area | 920-722-9544 | “I found a [dog/cat] at [street/landmark/city]. Can I bring it in?” | Bring government ID and exact found location. |
| Found pet outside contracted NAS area | Local police or town officials | “Which shelter holds strays for this exact location?” | Do not bring it to the wrong shelter. |
| Lost pet in City of Neenah | Neenah Police: 920-886-6000 + NAS | “My pet is missing near [cross streets]. Has a matching animal been reported?” | Submit lost report and post clear photos. |
| Reclaim pet from NAS | Call NAS first | “I believe my pet is at NAS. What proof and fee should I bring?” | Bring rabies certificate, not just tag. |
| Surrender help | Surrender page | “I need help before surrendering because of [behavior/food/vet/housing].” | Review resources and submit surrender application if still needed. |
Neenah Animal Shelter Adoption Hours and Appointment Rules
NAS separates appointment scheduling from cat open viewing hours. Dog visits, dog/cat adoptions, nail trims and many services require scheduling.
| Service / day | Official schedule | Appointment rule | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appointment scheduling | 11am-5pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday | Call the shelter to set up appointment. | Use for dog visits/adoptions, cat adoptions, nail trims and other services. |
| Closed days | Wednesday and Sunday | No normal appointment scheduling. | Check online pets or leave a message. |
| Cat viewing | Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 1-5pm | No application or appointment required for cat viewing. | Arrive early enough to ask questions and apply. |
| Cat viewing | Thursday 2-6pm | No application or appointment required for cat viewing. | Thursday is the later cat-viewing window. |
| Dog visits | Call during appointment scheduling hours | NAS says dog visits no longer require approved application before scheduling. | Application is still important for adoption processing. |
| Stray animal drop-off | During normal business hours if from contracted area | Phone call appreciated; no appointment required for stray drop-off. | Bring government ID and exact found location. |
| Holidays | New Year’s Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day | Check before visiting. | Leave a message if closed. |
Neenah Animal Shelter Adoption Fees
Fees and included care matter before you apply. NAS lists different prices by age and species.
| Pet | Age / category | Adoption fee | Included care / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat | Less than 1 year | $75 | Microchipped, dewormed, spayed/neutered, FeLV tested, distemper vaccine; rabies if over 4 months. |
| Two kittens | Less than 1 year | $112 | Kittens must be adopted in pairs unless a cat already lives in the home; special older-cat rule may apply. |
| Cat | 1 to 3 years | $50 | Ask about personality, resident cats and any “buddy” requirement. |
| Cat | 4 to 6 years | $25 | Ask about medical notes and home setup. |
| Cat | 7 years and older | Fee sponsored | Ask about senior-care needs and quiet-room transition. |
| Dog | Less than 6 months | $400 | Microchipped, dewormed, spayed/neutered, distemper and bordetella vaccines; rabies if over 4 months. |
| Dog | 6 months to 6 years | $250 | Dogs are also tested for heartworm and tick-borne diseases. |
| Dog | 7 years and older | $100 | Veterans or active service personnel may ask about the listed $50 dog-adoption support while spots last. |
Adoption Micro-Steps
Use this order so you do not waste a trip or submit an incomplete application.
Open the current pet list
Start with Adoptable Pets. Screenshot the pet name and listing details before you call or apply.
Choose the right path
For cats, you can visit during cat open hours. For dogs, call NAS to schedule a visit and use the application process for adoption.
Submit the application
Use the online, Word or PDF adoption application, or ask staff if you need help at the door.
Bring household decision-makers
NAS says all household members, including spouses, significant others, children and roommates, must meet the animal before adoption.
Prepare resident-pet records
All animals currently in the household must be up to date on vaccinations and altered before adopting a new pet.
Renters check first
Before submitting, speak with your landlord about breed, age, size and species rules, and keep ESA paperwork on file if applicable.
Ask the right questions
Ask about food, medical records, vaccination date, microchip, spay/neuter, behavior notes, resident pets and first-week setup.
Lost or Found Pet in Neenah
The key is jurisdiction. NAS accepts strays from contracted areas only, and the pet must go where the owner will look.
If your pet is lost
- Call NAS at 920-722-9544 if your pet may be there.
- Contact your local non-emergency police number to report the animal lost.
- Submit NAS’s linked lost-pet report form if available on the Lost & Found page.
- Check NAS Facebook lost-pet posts.
- Use Petco Love Lost and a flyer service such as HelpingLostPets.
- Include photo, breed/color/description, sex, age, pet name, collar/tags, lost address/city, date missing, microchip/declaw note and contact phone.
- Search close first: garage, shed, porch, under vehicles, neighbor yards, storm drains and familiar walking routes.
If you found a pet
- If the animal has a tag, call the number on the tag first.
- Ask a shelter, police station or veterinary clinic to scan for a microchip.
- If found in NAS contracted area during business hours, call NAS and ask about drop-off.
- Bring government-issued ID and exact found location: street address, landmark and city.
- After business hours, contact town officials or police to arrange transport.
- If not from a contracted area, contact local officials/police to confirm the correct stray-contract shelter.
- Do not hand the animal to a random claimant without proof of ownership.
Reclaiming a Stray Pet from NAS
Call first. Rabies proof and fees are the two common trip-breakers.
Call first
If you believe your pet may be at NAS, call 920-722-9544 before driving.
Rabies certificate
NAS says staff need to see a rabies certificate, not just a tag. Dogs must be current on rabies under Wisconsin law.
If rabies is not current
NAS says you can pre-pay for vaccination at a veterinary clinic and bring the receipt at reclaim.
Microchip option
If the pet is not microchipped, NAS says you may opt to microchip at reclaim for $30.
Proof
Bring ID and ownership proof such as photos, vet records, license records, microchip details or adoption paperwork.
Payment
Prepare reclaim fees before arriving; ask staff for the current total based on arrival day and stay length.
NAS reclaim rate table
| Reclaim timing | Listed fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Day of arrival, vaccines not given yet | $15 | Ask staff what applies to your animal. |
| Day of arrival, pet already vaccinated by NAS | $35 | Rabies proof still matters for release. |
| Day 1 / overnight stay | $50 | NAS says overnight stay is $50, then $15 additional per day. |
| Day 2 | $65 | Fee increases with added days. |
| Day 3 | $80 | Call quickly to avoid extra cost. |
| Day 4 | $95 | Bring proof documents. |
| Day 5 | $110 | Verify current total by phone. |
| Microchip option | $30 | NAS says microchip fee can take the place of the original $50 reclaim rate; additional $15/day still applies. |
NAS Contracted Stray Areas and Local Contact Routes
NAS lists contracted areas for stray holding. If the animal was found elsewhere, confirm the correct shelter with local officials first.
| Area / issue | Contact route listed or useful | Use when | What to have ready |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Neenah | Non-emergency police: 920-886-6000 | Lost/found or animal concern inside City of Neenah. | Exact location, description, tag/microchip status. |
| Town of Vinland | Sara Schrage: 920-410-1529 | Found/lost pet in Town of Vinland route. | Location and safe contact method. |
| Town of Oshkosh | Gerald Fry: 920-379-5873 | Found/lost pet in Town of Oshkosh route. | Location and animal description. |
| Town of Winneconne | Non-emergency police: 920-582-3260 | Found/lost pet in Town of Winneconne route. | Cross streets and photos. |
| City of New London | New London Police: 920-534-3333 | Found/lost pet in City of New London route. | Exact found location. |
| Town of Winchester | Katie Joas: 920-585-1273 | Found/lost pet in Town of Winchester route. | Street/landmark and city/town. |
| Winnebago County Sheriff | Non-emergency: 920-236-7300 | County non-emergency animal routing or dead wild animal reports in Town of Neenah guidance. | Describe urgency and location. |
Surrender and Rehome Help
NAS says surrendering is never easy and it tries to help owners work through obstacles when staying together is best for owner and animal.
| Problem | Try before surrender | Official path | Prepare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behavior challenges | Behaviorist or training support. | NAS Surrender resources | Describe triggers, bite history, training attempts and household changes. |
| Separation anxiety | Separation-anxiety training resources listed by NAS. | Use NAS resource links before final surrender. | Write down how long the pet is alone, damage, noise and medication history. |
| Food or supply hardship | Ask about short-term food assistance and community resources. | Community Resources | Explain what help would allow you to keep the pet. |
| Vet-cost issue | Ask for low-cost veterinary referrals. | Community resources page. | Bring diagnosis, estimate, medication and vet records. |
| Direct rehome | Home-to-Home or Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet. | NAS links virtual rehoming options. | Use honest photos, medical notes and safe screening questions. |
| Still need surrender | Submit surrender application. | Surrender Application | Pet records, behavior profile, reason, urgency and contact info. |
Microchip Your Pet at Neenah Animal Shelter
Microchips help reunite pets when collars or tags are missing. NAS lists a mini microchip service.
Mini-chip fee
NAS lists mini microchip service at $30.
Rabies proof
NAS says proof of current rabies vaccination may be required.
Make appointment
Call 920-722-9544 and ask what to bring.
Working Cats for Barns, Stables, Warehouses and Sheds
NAS says to call and ask whether working cats are available. These are healthy cats that need a different type of home.
Good working-cat homes
- Barn or horse stable.
- Warehouse or garage.
- Garden shed or safe outbuilding.
- Food storage area needing rodent control.
- Caregiver willing to provide daily food and water.
Adopter must provide
- Protection from the elements.
- Daily food and water.
- Long-term care and veterinary care.
- Short secure confinement period for adjustment.
- Working Cat Application and adoption interest note.
Neenah Pet Licensing Notes
Licensing rules differ between City of Neenah and Town of Neenah. Use your exact municipality.
| Municipality | Pet licensing rule | Fees / contact | Proof needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Neenah | City page says all dogs and cats over 5 months are required to be licensed. | $8 altered, $13 unaltered in the directory; the 2026 city newsletter lists $10 altered and $15 unaltered. Call Treasurer to confirm current fee: 920-886-6144. | Rabies certificate required; late fee applies after April 1 on city page. |
| City animal concerns | Animal Concerns route is listed under Police. | 920-886-6000, Police, 2111 Marathon Ave. | Exact address and description. |
| Town of Neenah dogs | Dogs more than 5 months must be licensed annually. | $5 neutered/spayed; $10 unneutered/unspayed; $5 additional fee if paid after April 1. | Current rabies vaccination certificate required. |
| Town of Neenah cats | Town page says there are no licensing requirements for cats. | Town says it does not respond to lost/found cat calls. | Use shelter/vet/microchip/social search for cats. |
| Dead wild animal in Town of Neenah | Town page says call Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency. | 920-236-7300 | Road/location and animal type. |
Before You Leave Home
Pet screenshot, application, ID, landlord approval, resident-pet rabies/spay-neuter proof.
Go during cat open hours, bring household questions and carrier plan.
Government ID, exact found address/landmark/city, photos and tag/microchip details.
Photo ID, ownership proof, rabies certificate, payment, microchip/license records.
Local Neenah Tips
Know the exact municipality
City of Neenah, Town of Neenah and nearby towns route animal issues differently.
Call before driving
NAS accepts strays only from contracted areas, and some services are appointment-based.
Rabies certificate beats tag
NAS says staff need to see a rabies certificate for reclaim, not just a tag.
Kittens usually need a pair
NAS says kittens must be adopted in pairs unless a cat already lives in the home, with an older-cat condition.
Microchip info must be current
A chip helps only if the owner’s phone and address are updated.
Try help before surrender
NAS lists behavior, food, vet-cost and virtual rehoming resources before surrender.
Map: Neenah Animal Shelter
Use this map for adoption, appointment and shelter visits. For found strays, call first to confirm the correct shelter route.
Copy/Paste Call Scripts
Adoption
Hi, I am interested in [pet name]. Is this pet still available, and what application or appointment step should I complete before visiting?Lost pet
Hi, my [dog/cat] is missing near [street/landmark/city]. Description: [color/size/collar/microchip]. Has a matching animal been reported or brought in?Found pet
Hi, I found a [dog/cat] at [exact location]. The animal is [safe/injured/aggressive]. Is this in your contracted stray area, and what should I do next?Surrender
Hi, I need help with possible surrender or rehoming for my [pet]. The issue is [behavior/food/vet/housing]. What resources or application should I use first?Official Neenah Animal Links
The key details are already summarized above. Use these links for live pets, applications, current hours and final verification.
Neenah Animal Shelter FAQ
Where is Neenah Animal Shelter located?
Neenah Animal Shelter is located at 2475 Progress Ct, Neenah, WI 54956.
What is the Neenah Animal Shelter phone number?
The Neenah Animal Shelter phone number is 920-722-9544.
What are Neenah Animal Shelter adoption hours?
Appointment scheduling for dog visits, dog/cat adoptions, nail trims and other services is 11am-5pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The shelter is closed Wednesday and Sunday.
When can I visit cats at Neenah Animal Shelter?
Cats can be visited during open hours without an application or appointment. Cat viewing hours are Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 1-5pm and Thursday from 2-6pm.
Do dog visits require an approved application first?
The shelter’s hours page says dog visits no longer require an approved application before appointment scheduling. For adoption, applicants should still follow the How to Adopt application process.
How much are cat adoption fees at Neenah Animal Shelter?
NAS lists cat adoption fees as $75 for cats under 1 year, $112 for two kittens under 1 year, $50 for cats 1 to 3 years, $25 for cats 4 to 6 years and fee sponsored for cats 7 years and older.
How much are dog adoption fees at Neenah Animal Shelter?
NAS lists dog adoption fees as $400 for dogs under 6 months, $250 for dogs 6 months to 6 years and $100 for dogs 7 years and older.
What do I need to reclaim a pet from Neenah Animal Shelter?
Call NAS first, bring proof of ownership and bring a current rabies certificate if applicable. NAS says staff need to see a rabies certificate, not just a tag.
Does Neenah Animal Shelter accept found stray animals from anywhere?
No. NAS says it accepts stray animals only from contracted areas. If the animal was found outside those areas, contact local officials or police to confirm the correct stray-contract shelter.
Does Neenah Animal Shelter accept surrendered pets?
Yes, based on available space. NAS recommends using behavior, food, veterinary and rehoming resources first, then using the surrender application if surrender is still needed.
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