History & Service
Through our gates pass some of the most wonderful animals in the world! The City of Ellensburg Animal Shelter was built in 1973. It is a municipal shelter giving refuge for up to 900 dogs and cats per year. We are the only Animal Shelter in Kittitas County which has a population of approximately 39,000.

Responsibilities

Staff is responsible for the following services in Ellensburg city limits:

• Animal control in Ellensburg city limits
• Dog and cat licensing within the city limits
• Education
• Referrals
• Sheltering services

The City of Ellensburg Animal Shelter has a very dedicated staff and volunteers who are committed to making the lives of animals better!

Contact Animal Shelter 1007 S. Industrial Way Ellensburg, WA 98926	Municipal Code Title 5 Sanitation, Health and Animals Washington State Legislature Title 16 RCW Animals and Livestock
Mailing Address: 100 N Pearl St. Ellensburg, WA 98926	Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Ph: (509) 962-7246 Fx: (509) 962-7119 Email: aco@ci.ellensburg.wa.us	Lost a Pet? Alley Cats and Feral Cats Kittitas County Friends of Animals Petfinder
Hours Monday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 11:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Follow us on Facebook or Visit us on Twitter