Our facility is dedicated to helping adoptable animals find permanent homes. Please feel free to call or stop by to see our selection of pets. You may also look on-line at http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CO230.html.

Animal Control Shelter

640 W. 4th Street
Delta, CO 81416

Animal shelter is located within the City of Delta City Shop area at the West end of the property.

Shelter Hours

Monday-Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm by appointment only. Call 970-874-1078 and leave a message with your information so we can call you back.

Animal Control Officer

Animal Control Officer Tammy Holden is on duty Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Gilberta Mathews Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Tammy can be reached via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and Gilberta can be reached via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by calling the shelter at 970-874-1078.

Fees & Licenses

Impound Fees

Spay or neutered (animals 6 months of age or under): $20.00

Non-Spay or neutered (animals over 6 months of age): $30.00

Board Fees

Per day: $10.00

Adoption Fees

Adult Dog: $40.00

Adult Cat: $20.00

Kittens: $50.00

Puppies: $60.00

Owner Surrender

Spay or Neutered: $75.00

Non-Spay or Neutered: $100.00

City Pet Licenses

$10.00 per year Spayed/neutered

$50.00 per year Intact

Replacement Tags

Per Animal: $5.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When can my dog be off leash?

A: All dogs are required to be on a leash and in control by means of a leash whenever it is off of the owners property within the city limits of the City of Delta.

Q: How many pets can I have?

A: You are allowed to have 4 pet animals in any combination of dogs and cats per city address.

Q: When does my pet need to be vaccinated for rabies?

A: All cats and dogs 6 months of age and older must be vaccinated for rabies by a licensed veterinarian. If you have a pet that is not vaccinated for rabies, you have 5 business days from the date of acquisition to have the vaccination completed. Rabies vaccinations must be kept current at all times. Your veterinarian can advise you of a vaccination schedule.

Q: Does my cat have to be licensed with the City?

A: Yes, all cats and dogs 6 months old and older must be licensed with the City. A rabies vaccination tag is NOT a City license. To purchase a City license, please bring your pet's current rabies certificate to the Delta Police Department to license your pet.

Q: I need help with spaying my pet, who does this?

A: Unfortunately the City of Delta is unable to assist the public at this time with spay/neuters. You can contact C.A.W.S. at 970-361-8600 and/or the Delta County Humane Society at 970-874-2149 for assistance.

Q: Who do I call if I suspect an animal is being abused or neglected?

A: Please contact your local law enforcement agency if you feel an animal is being mistreated. If you live inside the City limits, please call us at 970-874-1078. If you live outside the City limits of Delta, contact the Delta Sherriff's Office at 970-874-2015.

Q: What do I do if I have lost my pet?

A: Please contact us as soon as possible if you have lost a pet even if you don't live in the City of Delta. If we do have your pet, we will set a time for you to come and get it. The holding period for impounded animals is 3-5 business days. After that, the animal can be placed for adoption if adoptable.

Please contact the following agencies to report a missing pet:

City of Delta Animal Control- 970-874-1078
CAWS- 970-361-8600
Delta County Humane Society- 970-874-2149
Delta County Sherriff's Office- 970-874-2015

Please be certain that your pets are wearing current identification tags on their collars at all times!