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An animal shelter in Idaho Falls, Idaho, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Idaho Falls, Idaho (city residents; some services priced differently for non-residents). Adoption fees: No stated adoption fee; adopters cover spay/neuter (Cats: $45 male / $65 female; Dogs: $55 male / $75 female), which includes a $10 microchip fee and a $3-$6 city/county license.

Adoption fee From $45
Hours Animal services officers are on duty 7:00 am - 5:00 pm daily; call (208) 612-8670 to confirm current shelter visiting hours.
Areas served Idaho Falls, Idaho (city residents; some services priced differently for non-residents)
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $45

No stated adoption fee; adopters cover spay/neuter (Cats: $45 male / $65 female; Dogs: $55 male / $75 female), which includes a $10 microchip fee and a $3-$6 city/county license

How it works

Visit the shelter in person; all animals leave already spayed/neutered and microchipped

Location

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The area

Bonneville County at a glance

Population 129,523
Housing units 47,489
Est. households with a cat 14,183

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?

No stated adoption fee; adopters cover spay/neuter (Cats: $45 male / $65 female; Dogs: $55 male / $75 female), which includes a $10 microchip fee and a $3-$6 city/county license.

Where are you located?

Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is at 2450 Hemmert Drive in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

How does the adoption process work?

Visit the shelter in person; all animals leave already spayed/neutered and microchipped

Get involved

Support Idaho Falls Animal Shelter

Surrendering a cat

Owners must show an attempt to rehome the pet (e.g. advertising) before submitting an Owner Surrender Request Form; $30 per animal surrendered. The shelter does not guarantee rehoming and surrendered animals may be euthanized.

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