Municipal
Services
KVHS serves as an animal control facility with 24 hour,
7-day-a-week access, for Animal Control Officers.
KVHS holds stray dogs for the state-mandated six-day holding
period. This period allows owners to reclaim their dogs before making
them available for adoption.
KVHS holds stray cats for the state-mandated 24 hour holding
period before making them available for adoption. This period allows
owners to reclaim their cats before making them available for adoption.
KVHS provides a quarantine facility for stray animals that
have bitten people for the state-mandated ten day rabies observation
period.
KVHS collects impoundment fees as requested by municipalities
and ensures all reclaimed dogs are licensed.
Public
Services
lf not altered, animals are
required to be spayed/neutered within 30 days of adoption.
KVHS offers lost and found services
KVHS, in conjunction with 11 participating veterinarians,
offers a free exam program for new adopters
KVHS offers adoption counseling services to help aid in the
selection of the appropriate pet for each family
Looking for a certain type of animal? KVHS offers a wish
list.
Once you are placed on our wish list you will be contacted if an animal
matching the criteria you have selected is admitted.
