Olathe, KS

Animal care and wellness first, then what is available locally.

Animal care and wellness

Animal control
City of Olathe - Animal Care & Control
Phone: 913-782-0720
Address: 505 E Sunvale Dr., Olathe, KS 66061
Website: https://www.olatheks.gov/government/animal-care-control
Source is archive copy: Yes
Enforces Olathe Municipal Code Title 8 - Animals; investigates bites and cruelty, licenses pets, reunites lost pets. Animal Shelter line 913-971-6362.
Source: City of Olathe - Animal Care & Control · Archived copy (Aug 14, 2026) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
Emergency vet care
Hours are only as each source states them. Call before you go.
VEG Overland Park (Veterinary Emergency Group)
Phone: (913) 297-3676
Address: 6347 W 119th St suite h2, Overland Park, KS 66209
Website: https://www.veg.com/locations/kansas
City: Overland Park
24/7 - page states open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving Olathe and Johnson County. Nearest identified; located in Overland Park, KS.
Source: VEG ER for Pets - Kansas locations · Checked Nov 5, 2026
Animal shelters and rescues
Olathe Animal Shelter
Phone: 913-971-6362
Address: 505 E Sunvale Dr., Olathe, KS 66061
Website: https://www.olatheks.gov/government/animal-care-control
Type: municipal shelter (City of Olathe)
Source is archive copy: Yes
Unclaimed animals available for adoption after a three-day waiting period; owner surrenders accepted based on space.
Source: City of Olathe - Animal Care & Control · Archived copy (Aug 14, 2026) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
Pet licence required
Website: https://www.olatheks.gov/government/animal-care-control
Fees: Spayed/neutered dog or cat $10 (1 yr), $18 (2 yr), $25 (3 yr); intact cat $25/$45/$64; intact dog $35/$63/$89; replacement tag $5 (rabies certificate required)
Species: dogs and cats six months old and older
Required: Yes
Ordinance url: https://www.codepublishing.com/KS/Olathe/
Source is archive copy: Yes
Current rabies certificate and spay/neuter certificate required; permanent renewable tag; outdoor dogs and cats must wear the tag. Fees non-refundable.
Source: City of Olathe - Animal Care & Control · Archived copy (Aug 14, 2026) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
Rabies vaccination requirement (2)
- Rule: Dogs and cats imported into Kansas must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection stating the animal has been vaccinated against rabies with a USDA-licensed product (immunity period and administration per manufacturer); dogs and cats under three months of age are not required to be vaccinated. K.A.R. 9-18-5, effective November 17, 2017 (authorized by K.S.A. 47-607, 47-607d, 47-610).
  Scope: state
  Statute url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/kansas/K-A-R-9-18-5
  Applies statewide (Kansas). Source: Kan. Admin. Regs. 9-18-5 Importing dogs and cats (Cornell LII copy of regulation text) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Website: https://keap.kdhe.ks.gov/Ephtm/EphtContent/documents/Rabies%20Control%20How%20You%20Can%20Prevent.pdf
  Rule: Kansas Department of Health and Environment guidance (2017): rabies vaccine laws are maintained by Kansas cities and some counties; residents should contact their city or county clerk's office to learn which rabies vaccine requirements apply. State rabies control regulations are K.A.R. 28-1-13 and 28-1-14. KDHE advises having a veterinarian vaccinate all dogs, cats and ferrets.
  Scope: state
  Applies statewide (Kansas). Source: Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Rabies Tips: How You Can Prevent Rabies (2017) · Checked Nov 5, 2026