Ruston Animal Control

Ruston Animal Control 🐾 Welcome to Ruston Animal Shelter! 🐾
Saving Lives, Four Paws at a Time 🐶🐱 Live humane traps are available at no cost for use by Ruston residents.

The Animal Control Department supports the humane treatment of animals inside the Ruston city limits, through operation of the Ruston Animal Shelter, educational programs, and enforcement of City and State laws. Ruston Animal Control officers investigate cruelty cases as well as complaints about barking dogs, aggressive animals, livestock running at-large, or other nuisance animals inside the city

limits. Animal Control officers check these traps and tend to impounded animals on weekday mornings. Animal Control staff also removes dead animals from roads inside Ruston. Call Ruston Animal Control at 318-251-8685 Monday-Thursday 7:00 am to 4:30 p.m. and 7:00am-11:00am on Friday. For information about or to report any of the following:

•Nuisance Animals
•Dogs or Livestock running at-large
•Dead Animals
•Animal Cruelty
•Animal Bites

The Ruston Animal Shelter, located at 1212 McAllister Street, is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am - 4:30 p.m. And 7:00am-11:00am on Friday. People looking for a pet are encouraged to visit the Shelter and consider adopting from a shelter first. Shelter staff will be happy to provide selection assistance and pet care advice. You will need to agree to an adoption contract and pay a small adoption fee that includes a certificate for free sterilization of the adopted pet. Please contact Animal Control if you’re looking for your lost pet. We may have picked up your pet. There is a small boarding fee for reclaimed pets.

318-251-8685

1212 McAllister Street
Ruston, LA 71270

[email protected]

🎄🎶 For the Twelfth Pet of ChristmasThe shelter sent to me,Twelve homes awaiting,Eleven hearts hoping,Ten kisses landing,...
12/22/2025

🎄🎶 For the Twelfth Pet of Christmas
The shelter sent to me,
Twelve homes awaiting,
Eleven hearts hoping,
Ten kisses landing,
Nine lives thriving,
Eight biscuits kneaded,
Seven naps a-naping,
Six Zoomies zooming,
FIIIIVE golden toe beans,
Four paws a-tracking,
Three squeaks a-squeaking,
Two wagging tails,
And a tiny floof curled under the tree.

Thank you all for caroling with us! The best gifts have fur. Merry Christmas! 🎁

🎄🎶For the Eleventh Pet of ChristmasThe shelter sent to me,Eleven hearts hoping,Ten kisses landing, Nine lives thriving,E...
12/22/2025

🎄🎶For the Eleventh Pet of Christmas
The shelter sent to me,
Eleven hearts hoping,
Ten kisses landing,
Nine lives thriving,
Eight biscuits kneaded,
Seven naps a-napping,
Six zoomies zooming,
FIIIIVE golden toe beans,
Four paws a-tracking,
Three squeaks a-squeaking,
Two wagging tails,
And a tiny floof curled under the tree.

Almost the finale!🎁

🎄🎶For the Tenth Pet of ChristmasThe shelter sent to me,Ten kisses landing,Nine lives thriving, Eight biscuits kneaded,Se...
12/22/2025

🎄🎶For the Tenth Pet of Christmas
The shelter sent to me,
Ten kisses landing,
Nine lives thriving,
Eight biscuits kneaded,
Seven naps a-napping,
Six zoomies zooming,
FIIIIVE golden toe beans,
Four paws a-tracking,
Three squeaks a-squeaking,
Two wagging tails,
And a tiny floof curled under the tree.

Come adopt the Patriot! He's at the top of the nice list! 🎁

🎄🎶 For the Ninth Pet of ChristmasThe shelter sent to me,Nine lives thriving,Eight biscuits kneaded,Seven naps a-napping,...
12/22/2025

🎄🎶 For the Ninth Pet of Christmas
The shelter sent to me,
Nine lives thriving,
Eight biscuits kneaded,
Seven naps a-napping,
Six zoomies zooming,
FIIIIVE golden toe beans,
Four paws a-tracking,
Three squeaks a-squeaking,
Two wagging tails,
And a tiny floof curled under the tree.

Holiday cheer level: merry high!🎁

🎄🎶For the Eighth Pet of ChristmasThe shelter sent to me,Eight biscuits kneaded,Seven naps a-napping, Six zoomies zooming...
12/21/2025

🎄🎶For the Eighth Pet of Christmas
The shelter sent to me,
Eight biscuits kneaded,
Seven naps a-napping,
Six zoomies zooming,
FIIIIVE golden toe beans,
Four paws a-tracking,
Three squeaks a-squeaking,
Two wagging tails,
And a tiny floof curled under the tree.

Still caroling! Come adopt your new best friend! 🎁

🎄🎶For the Seventh Pet of ChristmasThe shelter sent to me,Seven naps a-napping,Six zoomies zooming,FIIIIVE golden toe bea...
12/21/2025

🎄🎶For the Seventh Pet of Christmas
The shelter sent to me,
Seven naps a-napping,
Six zoomies zooming,
FIIIIVE golden toe beans,
Four paws a-tracking,
Three squeaks a-squeaking,
Two wagging tails,
And a tiny floof curled under the tree.

Cozy season activated! 🎁

🎄🎶For the Sixth Pet of Christmas The shelter sent to me,Six zoomies zooming.FIIIIVE golden toe beans,Four paws a-trackin...
12/21/2025

🎄🎶For the Sixth Pet of Christmas
The shelter sent to me,
Six zoomies zooming.
FIIIIVE golden toe beans,
Four paws a-tracking,
Three squeaks a-squeaking,
Two wagging tails,
And a tiny floof curled under the tree.

Pets of Christmas in full swing!🎁

🎄🎶For the Fifth Pet of ChristmasThe shelter sent to me,FIIIIVE golden toe beans,Four paws a-tracking, Three squeaks a-sq...
12/21/2025

🎄🎶For the Fifth Pet of Christmas
The shelter sent to me,
FIIIIVE golden toe beans,
Four paws a-tracking,
Three squeaks a-squeaking,
Two wagging tails,
And a tiny floof curled under the tree.

Spreading cheer, singing loud enough for all to hear! 🎁

🎄🎶For the Fourth Pet of ChristmasThe shelter sent to me,Four paws a-tracking,Three squeaks a-squeaking,Two wagging tails...
12/20/2025

🎄🎶For the Fourth Pet of Christmas
The shelter sent to me,
Four paws a-tracking,
Three squeaks a-squeaking,
Two wagging tails,
And a tiny floof curled under the tree.

Sing louder for our adoptable Pets of Christmas!🎁

🎄🎶For the Third Pet of ChristmasThe shelter sent to me,Three squeaks a-squeaking,Two tails wagging,And a tiny floof curl...
12/20/2025

🎄🎶For the Third Pet of Christmas
The shelter sent to me,
Three squeaks a-squeaking,
Two tails wagging,
And a tiny floof curled under the tree.

More Pets of Christmas coming soon🎁

🎄🎶For the Second Pet of Christmas The shelter sent to me,Two wagging tails,And a tiny floof curled under the tree.Singin...
12/20/2025

🎄🎶For the Second Pet of Christmas
The shelter sent to me,
Two wagging tails,
And a tiny floof curled under the tree.

Singing our way through the Pets of Christmas🎁

🎄🎶For the First Pet of ChristmasThe shelter sent to me, A tiny floof curled under the tree.Stay tuned as we carol our wa...
12/20/2025

🎄🎶For the First Pet of Christmas
The shelter sent to me,
A tiny floof curled under the tree.

Stay tuned as we carol our way through our adoptable Pets of Christmas series! 🎁

Address

1212 McAllister Street
Ruston, LA
71270

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 11am

Telephone

3182518685

Website

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