Quincy Animal Shelter & Control Guide: Adoption Hours, Fees, Lost Pets, Phone, Video & Map
Quincy Animal Shelter is now located at the City of Quincy Animal Care Center at 99 Quarry Street in Quincy, Massachusetts. Use this guide for adoption hours, dog and cat adoption fees, animal control contact, lost-and-found steps, surrender guidance, support options, video help, and map directions.
Shelter phone 617-376-1349
Adoption hours Tue–Thu 11 AM–4 PM; Fri by appointment; Sat 11 AM–4 PM
Quick Answer: Which Quincy Animal Shelter is this?
This guide is for Quincy Animal Shelter in Quincy, Massachusetts. The shelter is now located at 99 Quarry Street, Quincy, MA 02169, inside the City of Quincy Animal Care Center. The main shelter phone is 617-376-1349. For animal control issues, the listed Quincy Animal Control number is 617-376-1364.
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Video Guide: City of Quincy Animal Care Center and shelter services
This video is useful because the Quincy Animal Shelter is now located inside the City of Quincy Animal Care Center. A visual overview helps visitors understand that the building brings together animal-related services, including Quincy Animal Shelter, Quincy Animal Control, and related city animal care functions.
Quincy Animal Shelter adoption hours and process
The official adoption page lists in-shelter adoption hours at 99 Quarry Street as Tuesday through Thursday from 11 AM to 4 PM, Friday by appointment, and Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM. The safest approach is to check current available animals first, then contact the shelter if you are interested in one specific pet.
Use Quincy Animal Shelter’s official adopt page to review available dogs and cats, current adoption hours, and animal-specific notes.
Look for age, bonded-pair status, medical notes, behavior needs, home fit, and whether the shelter is still preparing a dog or cat for adoption.
Call 617-376-1349 if you are traveling for a named animal, because pets can be adopted, placed on hold, fostered, or otherwise unavailable.
Be ready to discuss your home, other pets, children, landlord rules, schedule, pet experience, and the type of animal you can realistically care for.
Before finalizing adoption, ask about spay/neuter status, microchip, vaccines, medical records, parasite prevention, and follow-up instructions.
Set up a quiet room, food, bowls, bedding, litter or crate, safe leash/collar, cleaning supplies, and a veterinarian follow-up plan.
Quincy Animal Shelter adoption fees for dogs and cats
Quincy Animal Shelter publishes adoption fee categories for dogs and cats. Use the table below for planning, then confirm the exact current fee and what is included for the specific animal before adoption day.
| Pet type | Official fee category | What to ask before adopting |
|---|---|---|
| Puppies up to 1 year old | $500 | Ask about vaccine timing, spay/neuter status, training needs, expected size, and socialization. |
| Dogs 1–10 years old | $375 | Ask about leash manners, energy level, behavior notes, dog introductions, and home fit. |
| Dogs over 10 years old | $250 | Ask about medication, dental needs, mobility, stairs, diet, and senior-care planning. |
| Kittens up to 1 year old | $275 | Ask whether the kitten is altered, microchipped, and current on age-appropriate FVRCP vaccination. |
| Cats 1–10 years old | $225 | Ask about temperament, litter habits, bonded pairs, other pets, children, and adjustment time. |
| Cats over 10 years old | $125 | Ask about diet, medication, dental history, bloodwork if available, and expected vet follow-up. |
Before you visit Quincy Animal Shelter: quick adoption checklist
Lost or found pet in Quincy, MA: what to do first
Quincy Animal Shelter’s lost-and-found page points users to Quincy Animal Control at 617-376-1364. It also says lost-and-found pets submitted to the shelter may be posted in a Facebook lost-and-found album and suggests checking local lost-pet groups and missing-dog resources.
For lost/found pet routing, call Quincy Animal Control at 617-376-1364. Give the pet’s species, color, sex, size, collar, microchip status, and last-known location.
Call Quincy Animal Shelter at 617-376-1349 if you need shelter-specific help or believe your pet may have reached QAS.
Use the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup, then contact the registry and update your phone number and email immediately.
Check porches, basements, sheds, under decks, garages, alleys, and nearby hiding places. Cats may stay close; dogs may travel farther.
Post clear photos, location, date, and contact method. Use social groups as support, not as a replacement for calling Animal Control.
Bring photos, vet records, license information, adoption paperwork, microchip records, or other proof if you believe your pet has been found.
Surrendering a pet to Quincy Animal Shelter
Quincy Animal Shelter says animal surrenders are done by appointment only and directs users to call 617-376-1349. The surrender page also notes that when the shelter is at full capacity, it maintains a waiting list, and animals previously adopted from Quincy Animal Shelter get first preference.
Quincy Animal Control: non-emergency concerns and urgent routing
Quincy Animal Control is listed separately from Quincy Animal Shelter. QAS provides adoption, surrender, lost-and-found support, donation, foster, and volunteer information. Quincy Animal Control handles city animal-control routing and should be used for appropriate non-emergency animal-control questions.
Volunteer, foster, donate and support Quincy Animal Shelter
Quincy Animal Shelter describes itself as a nonprofit Massachusetts charity and provides multiple ways to help, including donations, fostering, volunteering, wish list support, shopping programs, and event proposals. If you cannot adopt today, these support routes can still help animals in care.
Call scripts for common Quincy Animal Shelter needs
A clear call helps staff or volunteers route your question faster.
Adoption script: “Hi, I’m interested in adopting [pet name or pet type]. I saw the animal on the official Quincy Animal Shelter website. Is the animal still available, and do I need an appointment?”
Lost pet script: “Hi, my [dog/cat] is missing near [street or landmark] in Quincy. The pet is [description], has [collar/microchip details], and I can send photos. Has a matching animal been reported?”
Surrender script: “Hi, I need to ask about an appointment for possible surrender. My pet is [age/species], has [medical/behavior notes], and the reason is [brief reason]. Is there availability or a waiting list?”
Quincy Animal Shelter map and visit planning
Quincy Animal Shelter is located at the City of Quincy Animal Care Center, 99 Quarry Street, Quincy, MA 02169. Before visiting, check whether the animal you want is still available, confirm appointment requirements for Friday, and bring a safe transport plan.
Official Quincy Animal Shelter links
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Quincy Animal Shelter FAQs
Quincy Animal Shelter is located at the City of Quincy Animal Care Center, 99 Quarry Street, Quincy, MA 02169.
The main shelter phone number is 617-376-1349.
The official adoption page lists Tuesday–Thursday 11 AM–4 PM, Friday by appointment, and Saturday 11 AM–4 PM.
The official adoption page lists $500 for puppies up to 1 year old, $375 for dogs 1–10 years old, and $250 for dogs over 10 years old.
The official adoption page lists $275 for kittens up to 1 year old, $225 for cats 1–10 years old, and $125 for cats over 10 years old.
Quincy Animal Control is listed at 617-376-1364.
Call Quincy Animal Control at 617-376-1364, check with Quincy Animal Shelter, update microchip records, search the area, and use local lost-and-found channels.
Yes, but surrenders are by appointment only. Call 617-376-1349. If the shelter is full, it may maintain a waiting list.
Yes. Quincy Animal Shelter describes itself as a nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) and a recognized Massachusetts charity.
No. Animal-Shelter.org is an independent directory guide. The official shelter website is quincyanimalshelter.org.
Animal Shelter Action Planner: Lost Pet, Found Pet, Adoption, Reclaim & Surrender Helper
Use this free tool to create a practical next-step plan before visiting or contacting an animal shelter, humane society, rescue, or animal control agency. It does not search a live shelter database, but it helps you prepare the right documents, questions, safety steps, and official-source searches.
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Select your situation and location. The tool will create a general action plan, search links, call questions, and a copyable checklist.
Lost pet recovery checklist
Check the steps you have completed. This helps you stay organized during the first urgent hours and days.
Found pet safety decision helper
Use this when you find a stray or loose pet and need a safe next step.
Adoption readiness checker
This helps adopters prepare before visiting a shelter or rescue. It is not a guarantee of approval.
Pet reclaim document checklist
If your pet may be at a shelter, prepare proof before visiting. Exact requirements and fees vary by agency.
Owner surrender preparation helper
Surrender rules vary. Many shelters require appointments, proof of residence, behavior/medical information, and may offer alternatives.
Animal control contact decision helper
Choose the situation and get a general USA-wide contact path. Local rules may differ.
Adoption and first-month budget planner
This is a planning guide, not a shelter fee database. Always confirm adoption fees and included services with the shelter.
Your generated shelter plan
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Start with the Planner tab
Select your state, city/county/ZIP, pet type, and goal. The tool will create a practical USA-wide shelter action plan.
Privacy note: this tool runs in your browser. It does not send your entries to animal-shelter.org.