Weber County Animal Shelter, Control & Adoption 2026

Official Ogden / Weber County Utah animal services guide

Weber County Animal Shelter Adoption Hours, Lost Pets, Licensing, Rehome Help & Animal Control Numbers

Use official Weber County Animal Services resources to check shelter adoption hours, visit adoptable pets, understand adoption applications, review fee-schedule links, reclaim a lost dog or cat, file a found report, handle pet licensing, contact Animal Control, report stray or neglected animals, use the community cat program, prepare for owner relinquishment, become a foster, volunteer, and avoid confusing Weber County services with Ogden City, North Ogden, Roy, South Ogden, Riverdale or Pleasant View animal control.

🐾 1373 N. 750 W. ☎️ Shelter: 801-399-8244 🚨 Dispatch: 801-395-8221 Updated May 2026
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Find Your Weber County Animal Shelter Path

If you are searching for weber county animal shelter, choose the task closest to what you need. This finder points users to the correct official Weber County, Utah route for adoption, shelter hours, lost pets, found animals, Animal Control, pet licensing, adoption fees, spay/neuter rules, owner relinquishment, rehoming, fostering and volunteering.

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Choose the service you need

Choose one option. The official action card below updates for Weber County adoption, hours, lost pets, found animals, animal control, fees, licensing, relinquishment, rehoming, foster or volunteer help.

🐶 Adopt a pet — start with official Weber County adoption steps

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Use this for: dogs, cats and other shelter pets available through Weber County Animal Shelter in Ogden, Utah.

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Best official path: visit pets, complete the adoption application at the shelter or download it, wait for review and approval, then complete the adoption process.

Before you go: most pets must complete a mandatory hold and pass a temperament test before adoption, and adopters must be at least 18 years old.

⚠️ Official first: Do not rely only on old screenshots, Facebook comments or third-party pet pages. Use Weber County’s official adoption, lost/found and contact pages before visiting.
👉 This dropdown does not pull live shelter inventory into your website. It guides users to the correct official Weber County Animal Services route for each task.
At a glance

Weber County Animal Shelter Quick Facts Before You Visit

Weber County Animal Shelter is located at 1373 North 750 West, Ogden, Utah 84404. The office phone number is 801-399-8244 and the fax number is 801-778-6411. The shelter’s best email route is listed as animalservices@webercountyutah.gov.

Official public hours are Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday is for adoptions only from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The shelter is closed Sunday, and adoption processing stops 15 minutes before closing, excluding holidays.

📍 Shelter address 1373 N. 750 W. Ogden, UT 84404
☎️ Shelter office 801-399-8244 Adoption, lost/found, licensing
🚨 Report problems 801-395-8221 Non-emergency dispatch
🐾 Control officers 801-399-8246 Animal Control route
Adoption hours Mon–Sat Sunday closed
⚠️ Important: Some Weber County cities provide their own animal control and licensing. Ogden City, North Ogden, Roy, South Ogden, Riverdale and Pleasant View have separate routes. Do not assume one Weber County phone number handles every city animal issue.
🔗 Source verification: Official information used in this guide was checked against Weber County Animal Shelter, Adoption, Lost & Found, Contact Us, Licensing, Foster, Spay/Neuter, Community Feral Cat Program, Owner Relinquishment, Rehome Your Pet, Donations/Volunteers, Resources and FAQ pages. Publish-ready as of May 2026.
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What This Weber County Animal Shelter Guide Covers

Official hours

Weber County Animal Shelter Hours, Address and Contact Numbers

The Weber County Animal Shelter address is 1373 North 750 West, Ogden, Utah 84404. Official shelter hours are Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday is listed for adoptions only from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The shelter is closed Sunday.

Adoption processing stops 15 minutes before the shelter closes. That matters because adoption paperwork, staff review, payment, spay/neuter agreement and release steps need time. Do not arrive at the final minute expecting a complete adoption.

Shelter address

1373 North 750 West, Ogden, UT 84404

Use this location for adoption visits, lost pet reclaim, licensing, microchip release requirements, foster orientation and shelter questions.

Office phone

801-399-8244

Use for general shelter information, found reports, adoption questions, licensing and many shelter-service questions.

Animal problem reporting

801-395-8221

Use non-emergency dispatch for problems such as stray animals, hit-by-car animals, too many animals or neglected animals.

Animal Control Officers

801-399-8246

Use for animal-control officer related contact when the issue belongs to Weber County Animal Services.

⏰ Visit advice: Saturday is for adoptions only. If your task is licensing, lost/found reclaim, owner relinquishment, feral cat program, records or a non-adoption issue, call before assuming Saturday service is available.
Adoption process

How to Adopt From Weber County Animal Shelter

Weber County’s adoption page starts with visiting the pets. Spend time with the animal and think carefully about size, temperament, breed, daily care, home environment, training needs and other pets. The shelter strongly suggests bringing children and other pets when appropriate to make sure the match is right.

Applications are available at the shelter and can also be downloaded before visiting. After the application is reviewed and approved, many adoptions can be done the same day, but the exact timing can depend on the pet’s status, staff review, spay/neuter status and release requirements.

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Visit pets in person and check fit

Meet the pet, ask about temperament and think about your real home situation. A good adoption is not just a cute photo or a low fee.

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Complete the adoption application

Fill out the application at the shelter or download it and bring it with you. Be honest about your home, other pets, children, landlord rules, activity level and experience.

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Wait for review and approval

Once the application is reviewed and approved, plan time for adoption steps. Weber County notes most adoptions can be done the same day, and paperwork can take about 15 to 20 minutes after approval.

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Handle spay/neuter agreement if needed

If the pet is already altered, release may be faster. If not altered, Utah shelter adoption law requires spay or neuter within 30 days, and the shelter uses a spay/neuter agreement and voucher approach.

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Prepare for safe home transition

Bring safe transport, a leash or carrier, and prepare food, supplies, ID, microchip updates, veterinary follow-up and a calm first-week setup.

🐾 Strong adoption filter: Weber County says most pets are held a mandatory period and must pass a temperament test before being made available. If the pet is not ready for adoption yet, do not pressure staff to skip the process.
Fees and legal rules

Weber County Animal Shelter Adoption Fees, Fee Schedule and Spay/Neuter Rules

Weber County links adoption users to an official fee schedule. Because fees can change by county update, species, altered status, voucher status or fee schedule revision, the safest user instruction is to open the official Adoption Fees link or call the shelter before paying.

Older official fee schedules have listed dog adoption, cat adoption, impound, board and room, relinquish, transport, disposal and cremation-related fees. Treat the current county fee schedule as the source of truth because old PDFs and search snippets can remain visible after a county update.

Adoption fee source

Use Weber County’s official Adoption Fees / Fee Schedule link before quoting or paying any fee.

Utah spay/neuter rule

Pets adopted from a Utah shelter must be spayed or neutered within 30 days if not already altered.

Voucher note

Part of the adoption fee may be returned as a voucher toward spay/neuter surgery when the adopted pet is not already altered.

No shelter vet surgery

Weber County states it does not have a veterinarian available to offer spay/neuter procedures at the shelter.

Before paying any Weber County adoption or reclaim fee

  • Open the current official fee schedule from the Weber County Animal Shelter adoption or lost/found page.
  • Ask whether the animal is altered or unaltered before comparing fees.
  • Ask whether a spay/neuter voucher, microchip, vaccine or license requirement applies.
  • For lost pet reclaim, ask about impound, boarding, rabies and mandatory microchip requirements.
  • Bring proof of ownership, current rabies vaccination, photo ID and payment method before reclaiming or adopting.
Cost reality: Do not publish a single fee amount as permanent. Fee schedules can change, and reclaim costs may grow if boarding, rabies, license, microchip, quarantine or repeat impound rules apply.
Pet search online

How to Search Weber County Adoptable, Lost and Found Pets Online

Weber County’s site uses shelter-linked animal search routes, including 24Petconnect and PetHarbor-style listings for lost dogs, lost cats and lost other animals. These systems identify and track animals by ID numbers, not by pet names or old social media captions.

Online listings are not guarantees. A pet may be adopted, reclaimed, transferred, returned to owner, moved to rescue, placed in foster, updated after evaluation or removed after you last checked. If you are visiting for one specific pet, call 801-399-8244 before driving.

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Dogs at Weber County Shelter

Ask about mandatory hold, temperament test, rabies, license, microchip, spay/neuter status and behavior around children or other dogs.

Verify first
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Cats and Community Cats

Ask whether the cat is adoptable, lost, community/feral, part of TNR, or should be left in place with monitoring.

Do not guess
⚠️ Availability warning: Do not promise readers that a specific dog, cat, puppy, kitten, rabbit or other animal will still be available. Send users to official Weber County shelter pages and tell them to verify before visiting.
Lost pets

Lost Pet at Weber County Animal Shelter? Search, Reclaim and Bring Proof

If your pet is missing in Weber County, act immediately. Use the official Lost & Found page to search lost dogs, lost cats and other lost animals. Weber County’s searchable system is updated frequently, but animals are identified by ID number, not by pet names or photos alone.

If you identify your pet at the shelter, make arrangements to retrieve it as soon as possible. Pet returns are processed during regular business hours. Proof of ownership and current rabies vaccination are required. If rabies vaccination is not current, one will be given before the animal is released. Weber County also states that all un-microchipped pets must be microchipped before release.

Lost/found shelter phone

801-399-8244

Use for shelter lost/found questions and found report help.

Bring proof

Bring photos, vet records, rabies certificate, microchip details, license records, adoption records and photo ID.

Rabies release rule

Current rabies proof is required. If not current, a rabies vaccination is given before release.

Microchip release rule

All un-microchipped pets must be microchipped before release.

Lost pet steps that actually help

  • Search the official Lost Dogs, Lost Cats and Lost Other Animals links.
  • Call 801-399-8244 if you think your pet is at the shelter.
  • Use the animal ID number when possible because shelter systems do not search by pet name.
  • Bring proof of ownership and rabies vaccination records before reclaiming.
  • Update microchip and license contact information immediately.
  • Check nearby city animal-control routes if your pet may be in Ogden City, North Ogden, Roy, South Ogden, Riverdale or Pleasant View.
Found animals

Found a Stray Animal in Weber County? File a Found Report Before Bringing It In

If you find a stray animal, Weber County asks the community to try helpful steps before bringing the animal to the shelter, because overcrowding can put animals at risk. If it is safe, you can hold the animal at home and call 801-399-8244 to file a found report. You may also file a found report through PetHarbor because it connects with shelter data.

Take the animal to a veterinarian or bring it to the shelter to be scanned for a microchip free of charge. Put up found pet flyers, post on local social media and notify animal control within the required time frame so the rightful owner can be located.

Found report

801-399-8244

Call the shelter to file a found report if you can safely hold the pet temporarily.

Microchip scan

Take the animal to a vet or shelter for a free microchip scan when safe.

72-hour notice rule

Weber County says finders must notify animal control within 72 hours so the rightful owner can be located.

Do not abandon

Abandoning animals, including at the shelter, is illegal and can carry a $500 fine.

Safety first: Do not handle aggressive, injured, sick or dangerous animals yourself. Use the non-emergency dispatch or emergency route when public safety is involved.
Animal control

Weber County Animal Control, Dispatch and Cities With Their Own Services

Weber County lists several contact routes. For general shelter questions, use 801-399-8244. For problems such as stray animals, animals hit by a car, too many animals or neglected animals, the contact page lists non-emergency dispatch at 801-395-8221. Animal Control Officers are listed at 801-399-8246.

Here is the part many users miss: some cities provide their own animal control. If your animal issue is inside one of those city limits, the correct route may not be Weber County Animal Services.

Weber County dispatch

801-395-8221

Use for stray animals, hit-by-car animals, neglected animals, too many animals and similar non-emergency problem reports.

Animal Control Officers

801-399-8246

Use when the issue belongs to Weber County Animal Control.

Ogden City Animal Control

801-629-8244

Use Ogden City’s route when the issue is inside Ogden City boundaries.

Other city routes

North Ogden: 801-737-2212

Roy: 801-774-1056

South Ogden: 801-622-2949

Riverdale: 801-394-6616

Pleasant View: 801-782-8529

🚨 Emergency rule: For active attack, serious bite, injured person, dangerous animal, animal in traffic, immediate cruelty emergency or public-safety risk, use the appropriate emergency authority. Do not wait for a website form or social media reply.
Licensing and rabies

Weber County Pet Licensing, Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Rules

Weber County’s licensing page says new license applications must be brought in person or sent by mail. Only renewals can be done online. In-person licensing is done at the shelter with proof of rabies vaccination and spay/neuter surgery.

Weber County FAQ information says dogs and cats over four months of age must be vaccinated for rabies under county ordinance, and dogs must also be licensed. The FAQ also notes rabies shots at the shelter are listed at $15 per animal and microchipping is also offered. Verify current cost before visiting because fee amounts can change.

New license

New license applications must be brought in person or sent by mail.

Renewal

Renewals may be done online through Weber County’s licensing route.

Bring proof

Bring proof of rabies vaccination and spay/neuter surgery for in-person licensing.

Rabies and microchip

Dogs and cats over four months must have rabies vaccination, and reclaiming un-microchipped pets requires microchipping before release.

🏷️ Licensing warning: If you live in North Ogden, Ogden City, Roy, Washington Terrace, South Ogden, Riverdale or Pleasant View, check your city’s licensing and animal control route before using a county renewal path.
Before surrender

Weber County Owner Relinquishment, Rehome Your Pet and Better Alternatives

Owner relinquishment is not the same as adoption browsing. Weber County’s owner relinquishment information explains that dogs may need Bordetella documentation or a preventative step before the appointment. At the return appointment, owners should plan for evaluation time so staff can decide whether the dog qualifies for adoption or rescue programs.

Weber County is also clear that the outcome of a surrendered animal cannot be guaranteed. Pets are considered for adoption and rescue candidacy, but humane euthanasia remains a possible last option if the pet is not a candidate for adoption or rescue. Do not surrender without understanding that reality.

Owner relinquishment

Use the official owner relinquishment page and call the shelter before assuming intake is available.

Dog vaccine note

If a dog had Bordetella preventative within the last year, bring documentation. If not, a three-day pre-appointment step may be needed.

Evaluation time

Plan about one hour for return appointment evaluation when applicable.

Rehome resources

Weber County links to rehome resources such as Adopt-a-Pet rehome service, Ruff Haven, Get Your Pet and KSL Pets.

Hard truth: Last-minute surrender is dangerous for the animal and unfair to shelter staff. If money, housing, behavior or family pressure is building, use rehome resources early while better options still exist.
Help the shelter

Weber County Foster Program, Volunteer Applications and Donation Support

Weber County Animal Services has a foster program in partnership with MedVet. To become a foster, you must attend an orientation. You can sign up by coming into the shelter, calling 801-399-8244 or emailing wcasfoster@webercountyutah.gov. Once approved, Weber County Animal Services provides food and supplies as needed.

Foster orientation is about an hour and may include a facility tour, getting to know the team, a presentation on what to expect and an application process. Medical, neonate and behavior-risk fostering require extra steps.

Foster signup

801-399-8244

wcasfoster@webercountyutah.gov

Orientation schedule

1st week Monday at 9 AM, 2nd week Wednesday at 5 PM, 3rd week Friday at 4 PM, and 4th week Saturday at 12 PM.

Volunteer tasks

Cleaning, laundry, dishes, sweeping, organizing, animal transport, dog walking, adoption events and outside maintenance.

Volunteer application

Interested volunteers must come to the Animal Shelter to fill out a paper application. Applications are reviewed weekly.

💚 Practical note: If you cannot adopt permanently, fostering, volunteering, donating wish list items and sharing official listings can still reduce shelter stress and improve outcomes for animals.
Portal confusion

Weber County Animal Shelter vs Ogden City, Neighboring Cities and Wildlife Trappers

The search phrase “weber county animal shelter” can lead to county shelter pages, Ogden City Animal Control, neighboring city pages, PetHarbor/24Petconnect, Facebook pages, rescue posts, licensing portals, wildlife trappers and old fee PDFs. These are not interchangeable.

Weber County’s FAQ says the shelter will not remove wild animals, including cats, from neighborhoods. For wild animals, users are directed to a licensed wildlife trapper or the local Division of Wildlife Resources. Feral cats are treated through the community cat / TNR route rather than normal neighborhood removal.

This page covers

Weber County Animal Shelter / Animal Services

1373 North 750 West, Ogden, UT 84404.

Not always the same as

Ogden City Animal Control, North Ogden, Roy, South Ogden, Riverdale, Pleasant View, wildlife trappers, rescue groups or social media lost-pet pages.

Wild animals

Use licensed wildlife trappers or Division of Wildlife Resources when the problem is wildlife rather than shelter animals.

Community cats

Weber County uses a trap-neuter-return program for community cats and says cats should return to their original outdoor homes after the process.

Map and location

Weber County Animal Shelter Map and Visit Location in Ogden

Weber County Animal Shelter is located at 1373 North 750 West, Ogden, UT 84404. Use this location for adoption visits, lost pet reclaim, licensing, shelter questions, foster orientation, community cat program appointment questions, donation support and official Weber County Animal Services help.

Weber County Animal Shelter

Address: 1373 North 750 West, Ogden, UT 84404

Most searched questions

Weber County Animal Shelter FAQs

What are Weber County Animal Shelter adoption hours in 2026?

Weber County Animal Shelter is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Saturday is for adoptions only from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The shelter is closed Sunday, and adoption processing stops 15 minutes before closing, excluding holidays.

Where is Weber County Animal Shelter located?

Weber County Animal Shelter is located at 1373 North 750 West, Ogden, Utah 84404.

What is the Weber County Animal Shelter phone number?

The shelter office phone number is 801-399-8244. For animal problems such as stray animals, hit-by-car animals or neglected animals, the contact page lists non-emergency dispatch at 801-395-8221. Animal Control Officers are listed at 801-399-8246.

How do I adopt from Weber County Animal Shelter?

Visit the pets, choose carefully, complete the adoption application at the shelter or bring a downloaded application, wait for review and approval, complete the adoption process and handle the spay/neuter agreement if the pet is not already altered.

Do Weber County adoptions happen the same day?

Weber County says most adoptions can be done the same day after application review and approval. However, the pet must be eligible, the process must be completed before the adoption cutoff, and unaltered pets may require a spay/neuter agreement.

How old do you need to be to adopt from Weber County Animal Shelter?

You must be at least 18 years old to adopt from Weber County Animal Shelter.

What should I do if my pet is at Weber County Animal Shelter?

Make arrangements to retrieve your pet as soon as possible. Pet returns are processed during regular business hours. Bring proof of ownership and current rabies vaccination. If the pet is not microchipped, Weber County requires microchipping before release.

What should I do if I found a stray animal in Weber County?

If safe, hold the animal temporarily and call 801-399-8244 to file a found report. You can also file a found report through PetHarbor, have the animal scanned for a microchip, put up flyers and notify animal control within 72 hours.

Who do I call for Animal Control in Weber County?

For Weber County animal problems, call non-emergency dispatch at 801-395-8221 or Animal Control Officers at 801-399-8246. If the issue is inside Ogden City, North Ogden, Roy, South Ogden, Riverdale or Pleasant View, use that city’s animal control route.

Does Weber County remove wild animals or feral cats?

Weber County says it does not remove wild animals, including cats, from neighborhoods. For wild animals, contact a licensed wildlife trapper or the local Division of Wildlife Resources. For community cats, use the county’s TNR program guidance.

How do I become a foster for Weber County Animal Services?

To become a foster, attend an orientation. Sign up by coming into the shelter, calling 801-399-8244 or emailing wcasfoster@webercountyutah.gov. Medical, neonate and behavior-risk fostering require extra training.

How can I volunteer at Weber County Animal Shelter?

Interested volunteers must come to the Animal Shelter to fill out a paper application. Volunteer work may include cleaning, laundry, dishes, animal transport, dog walking, adoption events and outside maintenance.

Final summary

Best Way to Use Weber County Animal Services in 2026

The best path is simple: use the official Weber County Animal Shelter website first, verify current hours, call 801-399-8244 for shelter questions, use the Lost & Found page for missing animals, bring proof of ownership and rabies records for reclaim, call 801-395-8221 for stray or neglected animal problem reports, and check city-specific routes when the issue is inside Ogden City, North Ogden, Roy, South Ogden, Riverdale or Pleasant View.

For the focus keyword weber county animal shelter, this guide covers the full user intent: adoption hours, Ogden address, phone numbers, adoption process, adoption fee schedule, spay/neuter law, lost pets, found animals, reclaim rules, rabies and microchip release requirements, pet licensing, Animal Control numbers, owner relinquishment, rehome options, community feral cat program, foster orientation, volunteering, map and official links. That is the difference between a useful Weber County shelter page and a thin article that only repeats an address.

Important Notice: This article is an independent informational guide and is not Weber County Government, Weber County Animal Shelter, Weber County Animal Services, animal control, law enforcement, a veterinarian, emergency dispatch, or a legal authority. Adoption availability, adoption fees, fee schedules, shelter hours, holiday closures, pet licensing rules, rabies requirements, microchip requirements, lost/found procedures, reclaim fees, impound fees, owner relinquishment rules, foster orientation times, volunteer requirements, community cat program capacity, city animal-control routing and shelter operations can change. Always verify urgent or official matters directly with Weber County Animal Services, your city animal control office, law enforcement, emergency services, or the appropriate official agency before acting.

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