City of Clovis Animal Shelter

08/07/2026

If you've recently lost a pet, please, come check the shelter to see if your animal(s) are here so they can go home. If you're looking to adopt, consider one of these animals in need. And above all else, please spay and neuter your pets.

1. Meet Socks. This silky-soft seal of a dog is listed as a retriever mix, spayed, good with kids and other dogs, housebroken, and playful. At the shelter so far she's been hungry for love- even going so far as starting to fall asleep while getting head scratches on picture day. She's quiet, she's social, and she's young enough to give a new family many, many happy years, without the chaos of the puppy phase. She'd do best in a home with older children or no children, as she seems to want a lower-key lifestyle. Leashes well, walks well, kennels reluctantly. Her adoption fee is just $15.

2. Prefer a male? Meet Grady, an adult male border collie mix. This pose? Every photo. He's a lover, not a fighter, and prefers sticking close to people where he felt safest. Definitely a little skittish around some of the more territorial females, but was happy to meet all the puppies. Leashes well, a little pulling from excitement. Kennels well. Was terrified of large trucks passing by though, so may be better suited to secure dog parks and runs with a harness over farm work and ranch life.

3. Meet Mandy (and vicariously through her, her sister Dandy). Both girls are adult female Doberman Pinschers. They're athletic, they're playful, highly intelligent and eager to please. In the yard, Mandy went straight for the squeaker toys, and kept herself entertained. Both like receiving attention and affection, like each other and loved meeting the puppies and smaller dogs through the kennel doors. They did NOT like seeing Grady walk by, however, so we would recommend a controlled meet-and-greet if there are other dogs in the home. Because of their athleticism, we would also recommend a fully fenced yard. Leashed well, is a puller (excited) but kenneled easily.

4. Stop by the shelter and meet our 20+ kittens and cats and fall in love with your purrfect match today. From snuggle bugs to adventurous players, we've got a variety of personalities to choose from.

08/06/2026

Trip, adult male terrier (possibly Westie mix). Currently on stray hold.

If you believe this animal is yours, please contact the Clovis Animal Shelter during regular business hours. Proof of ownership is required for reunification.

08/05/2026

07/31/2026

Looking for an animal that loves to be loved? Consider adopting one of this week's featured pets today!

1. Meet Bourbon, an adult male mixed breed. This boy is 50+ lbs of sweet caramel goodness. So far, Bourbon has been quiet at the shelter, and a little intimidated by all the noise, but is happy to hang out, enjoy a snack, and spend some time away from the hubbub in the lobby. Bourbon is shy and gentle as he gets to know a stranger, but is very motivated to do new and scary things if there are pets and cuddles as a reward at the end. We think he'd make a great companion for a household that moves at a slower pace and that can give him a stable routine.

2. Happy is an adult male mixed breed. He's on the taller side of medium thanks to those long legs of his, but is convinced he's actually a much smaller lap dog. In the yard he loved greeting visitors and circling back around for attention. Happy is extremely friendly with people, appears dog friendly, and would be a great fit for a household where he can get the attention he craves and all that wiggly energy out. Thanks to his previous owner's, Happy is already microchipped and neutered, so his adoption fee is reduced to just $15!

3. Looking for a younger dog that can keep you or your kids on your toes? Meet Keebler, a smaller mixed breed. Keebler is just shy of his six month birthday (2/15/26), is always happy to see you, and is laser focused on having a good time. Climbing in your lap? Excellent! Going for a walk? Excellent! Playing with toys? Excellent! Sharing a snack? You guessed it-- excellent! Keebler is still working on doing fun things at a speed lower than "max", but we're confident he'll make a great family pet with a little time/maturity and a buddy who can help guide him.

4. Cindy Mae was a great mama to her kittens while they were here, but they've all been adopted and now it's time for Cindy Mae to be the baby. This pretty girl is still apprehensive of strangers, but we're hopeful that a calmer home with a more regular routine will give her the space she needs to build confidence and thrive. Cindy Mae would be a great cat for a retiree living alone who has the time to build some trust with her.

5. Ready for a lap cat? Meet Palm. The only thing that'll stop this girl from getting attention and affection is an actual door. The only thing Palm would like more than getting all the affection would be doing so at your house.

To meet or adopt any of these or our other available animals, please visit the Clovis Animal Shelter during regular business hours.

07/28/2026

Over the past few months we've seen an uptick in comments like these being left on our albums and posts, from a number of different profiles and with different links. We just want to clarify that the Clovis Animal Shelter *is not* doing a t-shirt fundraiser, and that these posts/profiles are not affiliated with us in any way, and are very likely scams. Please, don't jeopardize your money or information by clicking these links.

As a government-run page, we cannot outright block or ban these comments. However, by globally hiding comments with links, photos, or other attachments, we are hopeful that our well-meaning community members will see these posts less, and the posts will receive less click-through traffic and eventually stop being posted here.

If you're ever unsure about a fundraiser you've seen posted "on our behalf" by a page or profile that isn't ours, and are unsure of it's legitimacy, please feel free to reach out to the shelter directly.

07/27/2026

Unlike collars and tags, registered microchips can provide a permanent form of identification for both pets and their owners, help quickly reunite lost pets, and are a requirement for all pets living within City limits.

Recently, some adopters have expressed concern about this policy, including whether microchips can cause cancer. It's a fair question, and one that's been carefully studied by veterinarians and researchers around the world.

So, where did this concern begin, and what do we know now? Some early laboratory studies in mice and rats reported a small number of tumors developing near implanted microchips. However, those studies involved rodents that *are* genetically prone to developing tumors and are *not* considered representative of dogs or cats. When researchers have looked at real-world use in companion animals, the findings are very different.

1) The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reports only 2 dogs have ever been documented with tumors associated with a microchip, and in at least one case, a direct link to the microchip could not be established.
2) Millions of dogs and cats have been microchipped worldwide over the past several decades. In the UK, where reactions are carefully monitored by the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), only 391 adverse events were reported among more than 4 million microchipped animals (.009775%). Most of those reports involved minor issues like the chip migrating under the skin, and were not cancer.
3) The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) states that microchips are both safe and highly effective as permanent identification.

With decades of use, millions of microchipped pets, and the recommendations of leading veterinary organizations worldwide, we are confident that microchipping is a safe, responsible, and life-saving part of pet adoption and ownership.

Want to read more? You can find information on microchipping and related FAQ's on the AVMA's website (AVMA.org, BSAVA's website (BSAVA.com), and WSAVA's website (WSAVA.org)

07/27/2026

Another day of high heat warnings, and the same suggestions for pets: limit time outside, ensure they have plenty of water, and watch for injuries/burns to paw pads.