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LAWS

Currently,  Lane County does not have a cat ordinance.

Lane County Animal Services provides service for the unincorporated area of Lane County and the City of Eugene. Additionally, we provide service for various other cities when requested by the city's designated coordinator.

Click here to report cats for areas other than City of Eugene or unincorporated Lane County.

Although it is not required that your cat display I.D. or have a chip implant, it is highly recommended! Check with a veterinarian to inquire about a chip implant.

Stray-Found: Although a cat "just shows up" on your property, once you assume responsibility for the animal by feeding and caring for it, after a period of time, it is no longer stray.  It will be considered owned and the appropriate fees will apply.  A cat is legally owned after the finder has cared for it for 3 months.  LCAS does not pick up stray or unwanted cats unless they are seriously ill or injured.

Owned-Found: It is unlawful to keep or dispose of a cat that has a known owner.  Harboring or disposing of a cat that has an owner could result in a charge of theft against you.

CAT IMPOUND FEES

PHOTO I.D. REQUIRED!  This procedure protects the owner from someone bringing an animal in to us and providing false information. Providing false information could be punishable by fine or an arrest. Animals are returned to owner's only or owner's designee with written consent. 

Definition of Unwanted, Stray and Feral cats:  Click Here  

Unwanted (Owned): As of 5/20/06, LCAS will no longer accept owner released cats.

Stray: $20.00 per cat or $20.00 per litter.  (See note 2 below)

Feral Cats:  As of 5/27/08, LCAS will no longer accept feral cats. Click Here for information on feral cats.

Note 1: Cats found in apartment complexes or mobile home parks will not be accepted from these residences unless brought in by the Manager or Manager's designee with written consent.  Applicable fees will apply.

Note 2:  We will not accept stray or feral cats from the city limits of Springfield.  We will only accept unwanted (owned) cats for the $75.00 euthanasia fee.

Note 3:  We will be scanning all of our impounded animals for chips.  We will make every attempt to contact the owner in a timely manner.  We HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you get your cat a chip implant. Check with your local veterinarian's for cost and procedures.

Return to owner:  Impound fees will not be charged if you claim your cat within 1 business day.  A $25.00 impound fee + $10.00 per day board will be charged if not claimed within 1 business day.  I.D. tag will be required before a cat can be returned to it's owner.  Progressive impound fees (within a 12 month period) will apply.  The first impound fee is $25.00, second is $50.00.  For three or more impounds, the fee is $100.00 per impound, per cat. 

I.D. Tag:   Adults S/N $4.00.  Adults unaltered $8.00.  Replace $2.00

Be sure to come look for your cat within one business day!

If you have lost or found a cat please Click Here for information on filing a lost or found report and to view a list of anamals not at the shelter.

FOR THE SAKE OF ALL CATS . . . . . . . . . .

Support local cat control and protection plans.

Support legislation requiring cat owners to register their cats and prevent them from roaming.

Do not feed unowned or free-ranging cats without making a commitment to giving or finding them a permanent indoor home.

Take cats you cannot care for to your local animal shelter to give them the best possible chance of adoption into loving, lifelong homes.