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Marion County Dog Services 3550 Aumsville Hwy SE Salem OR 97317 License Phone: (503) 588-5233 Complaint Phone: (503) 588-5366 Fax: (503) 566-6914 Email: dog@co.marion.or.us Licensing Hours Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Enforcement Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adoption / Viewing Hrs Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stray Dogs Accepted Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stray Dogs Returned Monday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Interested in Adopting A Dog From Us?
When adopting a dog you are gaining a family member for the rest of its life. For a puppy, this can be a commitment of 10 to 15 years.
Our shelter rescues stray dogs, which means these dogs have been lost or abandoned. We receive them when one of our Dog Control Officers or a citizen is unable to locate the owner. Under Oregon state law, we must hold every dog we receive that has no identification for a minimum of three days and licensed and otherwise identified dogs a minimum of five days. This is to give the owner an opportunity to redeem their lost dog. If the pet is not claimed during that time, and the dog is healthy and friendly, it will be available for adoption.
If you are looking for a new companion, visit our shelter Tuesday thru Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and look through our kennels or view the adoptable dogs on our website.
Want to Adopt a Forever Friend?
You're looking for a great dog, and we are looking for great homes to place our dogs! To make sure that you and your new dog will be a good match, we have established the following adoption process:
1. Looking for your new dog
ü Visit the shelter and take a walk through our kennels
ü Browse the Web to see adoptable dogs online
2. Get acquainted
ü Talk with our adoption counselors by visiting them at the shelter or calling them at 503-566-6966.
ü They will tell you about this dog and arrange a get acquainted visit.
ü You MUST bring all family members, including other dog(s), that live in the household to meet the dog. We have a “shelter” cat to test-drive each dog’s feline interest.
3. Complete the pre-adoption paperwork
ü Fill out an adoption application at the shelter or click here to download the application.
ü If you have fencing you must provide pictures, as well as landlord information / proof of home ownership.
4. Come to the shelter for your adoption
ü The appointment will last approximately 30 minutes.
ü Our adoption counselor will help you decide whether the dog you've chosen will fit well with your lifestyle and give you information about training and caring for your new family member.
ü Unless the pet is already spayed or neutered, we will deliver it to the veterinarian for sterilization before you take it home. You can normally pick up your new friend one day after the spay/neuter surgery.
ü You will fill out and sign our adoption contract.
6. Enjoy your new forever friend
ü Call us if you have questions or concerns about your dog; we will do everything we can to help you and your dog have a successful long term relationship.
Adoption Fee: $175
Adoption fee includes the animal spay or neuter (if needed), a veterinarian's health exam, first vaccination(s), microchip, license (if Marion County resident, and Welcome Home Kit. Plus - you get a great new forever friend. What a deal!