El Dorado, KS

• Animal control
  City of El Dorado - Animal Control and Shelter

  Phone: (316) 322-8844

  Address: 222 E. Locust St., El Dorado, KS 67042

  Website: https://www.eldoks.gov/142/Animal-Shelter

  Source is archive copy: Yes

  Animal Control Officer handles ongoing animal complaints; shelter hours Mon-Thu 9-4, Fri 9-noon.

  Source: City of El Dorado - Animal Shelter · Archived copy (Aug 14, 2026) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Emergency vet care

  Hours are only as each source states them. Call before you go.

  Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita

  Phone: (316) 262-5321

  Address: 5618 W 21st St N, Wichita, KS 67205

  Website: https://www.vetwichita.com/

  City: Wichita

  After-hours emergency (not 24/7): site states emergency and overnight care evenings, weekends and major holidays; listed main hours Mon-Fri 12:00am-8:00am and 4:00pm-11:59pm; Sat 12:00am-4:00am and 4:00pm-11:59pm; Sun 12:00am-10:00am and 12:00pm-11:59pm; open all day and night on major holidays. Nearest identified; located in Wichita, KS.

  Source: Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita - About Us · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Animal shelters and rescues
  El Dorado Animal Control Shelter

  Phone: 316-322-8844

  Address: 222 E. Locust St., El Dorado, KS 67042

  Website: https://www.eldoks.gov/142/Animal-Shelter

  Type: municipal shelter (City of El Dorado)

  Source is archive copy: Yes

  Source: City of El Dorado - Animal Shelter · Archived copy (Aug 14, 2026) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Pet licence required
  Website: https://www.eldoks.gov/142/Animal-Shelter

  Fees: Sterile animal $10; non-sterile animal $50; replacement tag $5; late penalty $2 per month after March 1; 50% of fee for unsterilized animals arriving or reaching minimum age on or after July 1

  Species: dogs and cats 4 months of age and older

  Required: Yes

  Source is archive copy: Yes

  Licensing period January 1 for one year; sterilization verification by a licensed veterinarian required. Licenses sold online, at City Hall, the shelter and several local vet clinics.

  Source: City of El Dorado - Animal Shelter · Archived copy (Aug 14, 2026) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Rabies vaccination requirement
  Rule: All dogs and cats must be licensed and immunized with a rabies vaccination that provides protection throughout the licensing period upon reaching 4 months of age.

  Scope: city

  Ordinance url: https://www.eldoks.gov/142/Animal-Shelter

  Source is archive copy: Yes

  Source: City of El Dorado - Animal Shelter · Archived copy (Aug 14, 2026) · Checked Nov 5, 2026

About this place

• Population
  12,694 (2024)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates (cities and towns) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Land area (sq mi)
  9.952 (2025)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer Files (places) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Official website
  http://www.eldoks.com/

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Government Units Listing · Checked Nov 5, 2026