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Animal Control and Shelter
What We Do
Animal Control Officers (ACOs) play a vital role for people and animals within our community. Their job involves public safety, enforcement of animal ordinances, animal care and rescue, and community education. ACOs operate as a branch of the Elmira Police Department. The main office is located at City Hall. ACOs also have an office located at the Elmira Animal Shelter.
- Spayed/Neutered Dog: $20
- Spayed/Neutered Cat: $0
- Non-Spayed/Neutered Dog: $25
- Non-Spayed/Neutered Cat: $15
- Spay/Neuter Deposit: $35 (applicable on non-spayed/neutered adoptions)
- Vaccinations: $7 (Parvo, Distemper, Deworm)
- Kennel Cough Vaccination: $4
- Spayed/Neutered Dog License: $8.50
- Non-Spayed/Neutered Dog License: $18.50
- Impound Fees:
- 1st offense un-neutered: $65
- 2nd offense un-neutered: $75
- 3rd offense un-neutered: $85
- 1st offense neutered: $20
- 2nd offense neutered: $30
- 3rd offense neutered: $40
Donations are needed and appreciated! If you'd like to donate, please click here to make a monetary donation using PayPal
Animal Donations
These are some of our most used items:
- Hand Sanitizer
- Bleach
- Kitten Food
- Cat Litter
- Household cleaning supplies
- Cans/Bottles (we return them!!)
- Laundry Soap and Fabric Softener
- Dish Soap
Other donation ideas:
- Leashes and Collars
- Dog/Cat treats
- Paper Towels
- Air Fresheners
- Dog/Cat Toys
- Gift Cards (Pet Stores, Wal-Mart, Target)
- Flea Treatments for all sizes
Thanks for your support!
How to Make a Difference
Volunteers Wanted!
The Elmira Animal Shelter needs your help!
The path to a no-kill shelter is not an easy one and it cannot be accomplished without the dedication of shelter volunteers to help care for our animals and find them happy homes. Do you have what it takes?
Qualifications
- Big Heart
- 14 years of age or older
- Love of Animals
- Desire to Make a Difference
- Ability to Follow Directions
Apply now
- View an application
- Complete and drop off in person at Elmira Animal Shelter
We also accept persons who need to complete court-ordered community service. Not all individuals will qualify, only individuals with minor violations are considered. Applicants will need to be interviewed prior to starting. Start by filling out the volunteer application and when you drop it off at the animal shelter, specify that you need to complete community service.
- Can I foster an animal?
- Can I bring my current pets up to meet a potential new family member?
- Will the animal be spayed/neutered prior to adoption?
- Does the animal shelter provide services to spay/neuter the animal after adoption?
- Can I place a hold on an animal while I make a decision whether or not to adopt?
- What if things do not work out with our new pet?