Important information for owners who wish to reclaim a lost/stray animal from the Collin County Animal Shelter

To Reclaim a lost/stray domestic animal (Dog, Cat or Ferret):

• You must have proof of current rabies vaccination for the animal, issued by a licensed veterinarian. Metal rabies tags are not sufficient proof of vaccination; only a written, paper certificate issued by a veterinarian is acceptable.
• If the animal is not current on rabies vaccination, you must go to the veterinarian of your choice and pre-pay for a rabies vaccination. You must then submit proof that you have prepaid for a rabies vaccination for that animal. You must also present proof of the actual vaccination within 24 hours of the animal’s release from the Shelter, or citations will be issued.

No dog, cat or ferret will be released without proof of current rabies vaccination.

• All applicable fees are due prior to the release of the animal (refer to the fee schedule for a listing of the applicable fees). We do not currently accept credit cards. You must have cash or a check made payable to Collin County (no third-party checks).

View the Stray/Lost Animals Currently Residing at the Collin County Animal Shelter

To reclaim lost/stray livestock:

• For each animal impounded at the Shelter, there will be a $25 impoundment fee, plus a care/housing fee of $10 for each day of impoundment.
• All applicable fees are due prior to the release of the animal. We do not currently accept credit cards. You must have cash or a check made payable to Collin County (no third-party checks).