Stray Animals/Lost and Found Pets

two stray cats

It is against the law to allow your dog or cat to roam off of your property. Owners of stray animals can be issued a citation and will be charged for boarding and impound fees if the animal is lodged at the shelter.

Animals picked up in Sioux Falls are held at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. If you are missing a pet, please call 605-553-6747 or stop by the Sioux Falls Humane Society Annex building (to the west of the main building) between the hours of 11 am and 6 pm.

Animals without a city license, identifying tags or a microchip are held for three days to allow owners time to find and retrieve their animal (per City Ordinance).

Animals with a city license, identifying tags or a microchip are held for five days to allow owners time to find and retrieve their animal (per City Ordinance).

Animals that are unclaimed by their owners at the end of the holding period will become property of the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society.