Animal Shelter
Lewis County Animal Shelter Seeks Veterinary Services
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (LCPHSS) is seeking a qualified veterinarian to provide clinical consultation and services for the Lewis County Animal Shelter (LCAS) located at 560 Centralia Alpha Road in Chehalis.
The Shelter's goal is to attract responsible pet owners who will provide adopted animals a permanent, loving home.
The Lewis County Animal Shelter is open to the public from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday. The Shelter houses stray, homeless, and unwanted animals. The Shelter strives to find all adoptable pets a lifetime home and promote responsible pet ownership through education and outreach.
For lost or found pets please contact us at (360) 740-1290.
The Shelter does offer a disposal service for deceased cats and dogs for a small fee. The Shelter will not pick-up deceased animals.
A list of animal-related resources is available here: Animal Resource List
2024 Animal Shelter Fee Schedule
The 5,000 square foot Animal Shelter facility was constructed in 1980 and provides indoor/outdoor kennels for dogs, cages for cats, a quarantine area, and a surgery room. The physical address for the Animal Shelter is 560 Centralia Alpha Road, Centralia, 98531 and the mailing address is 360 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532. The phone number is (360) 740-1290.
The Animal Shelter is accepting funds for constructing a much-needed new building. Anyone interested in donating to this project can contact the Shelter Manager at 360-740-1290.
Animal Shelter Adoption Fees
The Shelter's goal is to attract responsible pet owners and help them provide permanent, loving homes. A person adopting an animal must be 18 years of age or older, or have a parent or guardian present to sign all adoption forms and agreements. All animals are adopted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- All adopted animals are sterilized (spayed or neutered).
- All pets receive an initial vaccination and de-worming.
- All pets are microchipped.
- All pets receive a collar, identification tag, leash or pet carrier to promote responsible pet ownership.
Community Services
Nuisance animal complaints are handled by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.
Animal abuse, neglect, and/or cruelty are also handled by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. Call (360) 748-9286 Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm or Central Dispatch at (360) 740-1105. In an emergency call 9-1-1.
Pet Safety
Information about common household hazards for pets, food safety, pet-proofing, natural disaster preparation for pet owners and many other informative items is available at this pet safety link.
Pet Population Control
Pet owners should be aware of the overpopulation problems faced by the country. If you qualify, there may be financial assistance available to have your pet spayed or neutered. Information is available from:
Pet Connection: (360) 748-6236
SPAY/USA: (800) 248-7729
Northwest Spay & Neuter Center: (253) 627-7729 x217