Otsego County Animal Shelter

Gaylord, MI

A public animal shelter in Gaylord, Michigan, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Otsego County, Michigan. Adoption fees: Cats: $45. Includes spay/neuter, first set of vaccines, and microchip.

Adoption fee From $45

Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Closed Sunday.

Areas served Otsego County, Michigan

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $45

Cats: $45. Includes spay/neuter, first set of vaccines, and microchip.

Requirements

Proof of residency required; renters need a letter from their landlord confirming pets are allowed

How it works

Contact Otsego County Animal Shelter at (989) 705-7632 to ask which cats are currently available and how to arrange a visit.

Location

Find Otsego County Animal Shelter

The area

Otsego County at a glance

Population 25,584

Housing units 14,882

Est. households with a cat 3,605

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?

Cats are $45, including spay/neuter, first set of vaccines, and a microchip.

Get involved

Support Otsego County Animal Shelter

Surrendering a cat

Contact Otsego County Animal Shelter at (989) 705-7632 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.