Lamar Animal Shelter

 

       

The Lamar Animal Shelter is operated by the Lamar Police Department. Currently we only care for dogs, however we work closely with many other agencies to assist with other species of animals when possible. Our code enforcement officers are responsible for bringing in most of the stray dogs we receive, and we also accept owner surrenders from Lamar residents.

Dogs that are brought in as stray must be held for six days to give the owner time to reclaim them. If the dog is not claimed, they are spayed/neutered and generally made available for adoption. 

We work hard to find a place for all the dogs that come through our shelter, whether that be adoption or transfer to another shelter or rescue better suited to meet their needs. We do not euthanize for space/time constraints, however we do practice humane euthanasia for animals that have health or behavior problems that would make them too dangerous or unhealthy to responsibly re-home or transfer. 

We strongly believe in and abide by the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare, as set forth by the Asilomar Accords.

1.       Freedom – from hunger and thirst

2.       Freedom – from discomfort

3.       Freedom – from pain, injury, or disease

4.       Freedom – to express normal behavior

5.       Freedom – from fear and distress

The Lamar Animal Shelter is supported by the City of Lamar, grants, and generous support from the Community. Recently the Stanley Trust has begun to grant funds to the City to reduce costs of adoption and equip new owners with essential supplies. The Stanley Trust is also investing in Lamar's dog park at the North Gateway Park.