Canyon County Animal Shelter Start an adoption application

Legacy name for the county shelter that was privatized in 2011 and is now run by West Valley Humane Society at this same address. West Valley Humane Society, listed separately, took over operating this facility in 2011 after the county shelter was privatized as a nonprofit; the two share the same Graye Lane site.

Adoption fee From $25
Hours Mon-Wed & Fri-Sun 11am-5pm, closed Thursday (stray drop-off/redemption daily 11am-6pm)
Areas served Canyon County, Idaho, including Caldwell and Nampa (took over county shelter operations in 2011)
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $25

All animals (cats and dogs): $25-$500 depending on supply and demand; includes spay/neuter, vaccines, parasite treatment/deworming, microchip, and any needed medical care

Requirements

Must be at least 18. The animal must be spayed/neutered before going home. If bringing a current dog to meet a potential new pet, it must be fully vaccinated.

How it works

Visit the shelter in person to meet the animal; the focus is on a good match between pet and owner, not just a sale.

Location

Find Canyon County Animal Shelter

The area

Canyon County at a glance

Population 250,790
Housing units 89,135
Est. households with a cat 27,628

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

All animals (cats and dogs): $25-$500 depending on supply and demand; includes spay/neuter, vaccines, parasite treatment/deworming, microchip, and any needed medical care.

What are your hours?

Mon-Wed & Fri-Sun 11am-5pm, closed Thursday (stray drop-off/redemption daily 11am-6pm).

How does the adoption process work?

Visit the shelter in person to meet the animal; the focus is on a good match between pet and owner, not just a sale.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Canyon County Animal Shelter at (208) 455-5920 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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