Stray and Lost Pets

Claiming Your Lost Pet

If you think an animal listed below is your pet, please make an appointment. If you are unable to reach someone directly, or prefer to come in immediately, please be aware that our staff may be assisting individuals with appointments and may not be available to assist you when you arrive. Individuals without an appointment may be required to wait.

To make an appointment, contact our team:

[email protected] or 360.213.2621
View our current hours of operation

If you are looking for your pet, please submit a Lost Pet Report.

Animals on this page are not available for adoption or placement. We do not accept requests for adoption holds or rescue placement on stray animals in hold status. We are unable to provide information regarding an animal's adoption status or alternate placement.

Redemption and licensing fees apply when redeeming a lost/stray pet.

Redemption Fees

Fees are charged upon redemption according to the location where the animal was found. All fees are set by municipal code to help cover the cost of impounding stray animals. All animals received as lost/stray will incur impoundment and boarding fees. Transportation, medical and licensing fees may also apply.

HSSW is not able to waive or adjust fees without authorization from the Manager of Clark County Animal Protection & Control.

Vancouver, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, and La Center

Impoundment (in a 12-month period):
1st impoundment - $25
2nd impoundment - $50
3rd or more impoundments - $100

Boarding Fees:
Charged daily until redemption, including the day the animal arrives
$25/day - dogs, cats, small mammals

Medical Fees:
Charged when an animal requires immediate medical care during the stray holding period
$50 (or actual costs incurred)

Clark County

Impoundment (in a 12-month period):
1st impoundment - $40
2nd impoundment - $65
3rd or more impoundments - $115

Boarding Fees:
Charged daily until redemption, including the day the animal arrives
$25/day - dogs, cats, small mammals
$50/day - livestock

Transportation Fees:
Per animal, charged when the animal was brought to HSSW by a Clark County Animal Protection and Control Officer
$25/day - dogs, cats, small mammals
$50/day - livestock

City of Camas

Cats - Clark County impoundment fees apply
Dogs - See Below

Impoundment (in a 12 month period):
1st impoundment - $40
2nd or more impoundments - $55

Boarding Fees:
Charged daily until redemption
$20/day

Quarantine Boarding Fees
$10/day
*License fees must be paid via the City of Camas

City of Washougal

Cats - Clark County impoundment fees apply
Dogs - See Below

Impoundment (in a 12 month period):
1st impoundment - $25
2nd impoundment - $75
3rd or more impoundments - $150

Boarding Fees:
Charged daily until redemption
$25/day

Quarantine Boarding Fees:
$10/day
*License fees must be paid via the City of Washougal
Pet Licenses

In Clark County and its inclusive cities, it is required by law that owned cats and dogs are licensed.

As a licensing agent for Clark County, our staff is required to issue a license to any unlicensed animal being redeemed at our shelter. Licensing fees apply and include a nominal agent fee. Learn more about licensing at Clark County's Pet Licensing page or call 564.394.2489.