Derby, KS

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

Animal care and wellness

Animal control (2)
- City of Derby (contact City Hall)
  Phone: 316-788-3093
  Website: https://www.sedgwick.gov/animal-control/animal-control-services-by-city/
  Sedgwick County directs Derby residents to Derby City Hall for animal services.
  Source: Sedgwick County - Animal Control Services by City · Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Derby Animal Control (Derby Police Department)
  Phone: 316-788-1557
  Website: https://www.derbyks.gov/350/Lost-Pets
  Source: City of Derby - Lost Pets · 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
Wichita Animal Shelter
Phone: 316-350-3366
Address: 3303 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS
Website: https://www.derbyks.gov/350/Lost-Pets
Type: municipal shelter receiving Derby strays not reclaimed the same day
Retrieval: $45 service fee, $10 rabies fee if vaccination not current, $10 daily boarding.
Source: City of Derby - Lost Pets · Checked Nov 5, 2026
Pet licence required
Website: https://www.derbyks.gov/631/Pet-Licensing
Fees: $10 spayed/neutered, $15 unaltered
Species: dogs, cats
Required: Yes
Derby City Code requires dogs and cats to be licensed by the City; proof of rabies vaccination required. Licenses sold at City Hall (611 Mulberry Rd., 316-788-1519) and several local veterinary clinics.
Source: City of Derby - Pet Licensing · Checked Nov 5, 2026
Rabies vaccination requirement
Website: https://www.derbyks.gov/631/Pet-Licensing
Rule: Proof of rabies vaccination is required to obtain the required Derby dog/cat license.
Scope: city
Source: City of Derby - Pet Licensing · Checked Nov 5, 2026