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Lost Pets
If you lose your pet:
- First, contact the Coralville Police Department Animal Control at 319.248.1800.
- Then, contact the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center at one of the following:
- Online: Report a lost animal
- By phone: call 319.356.5295. To speak with staff at the shelter, press "0" while the recording is played.
- Search lost and found animals online.
Found Pets
If you find a lost pet, please contact the Coralville Police Department Animal Control at 319.248.1800.Impounded Pets
Police and Animal Control Officers pick up stray and roaming animals. Animals found at large within Coralville are impounded at the Iowa City Animal Center.
Officers are authorized to issue citations for animals at large. The citation is a summons to Court with the punishment and/or fine determined by the judge. In addition, every citizen has the right to pick up a stray animal and have it impounded by the Coralville Police Department.
If a found dog or cat is properly licensed and wearing their tag or identification, an attempt will be made to contact or locate the owner before impounding.
Animal Shelter Reclaim Fees
First ReclaimReclaim Fee Amount | Impounds Within 12 Months |
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$10 | Animal younger than six months old |
$10 | Altered animal older than six months |
$20 | Unaltered and older than six months |
Second Reclaim
Reclaim Fee Amount | Impounds Within 12 Months |
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$20 | Animal younger than six months old |
$20 | Altered animal older than six months |
$40 | Unaltered and older than six months |
Third & Subsequent Reclaims
Fees increase by $10 over the second reclaim. For example, the third reclaim for an altered animal older six months is $30, the fourth reclaim is $40, and the fifth is $50.
Boarding Fees
Boarding Fee Amount | When Applicable |
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$20 per day | If the owner fails to reclaim the pet within 24 hours after impounding |
Reclaiming an Impounded Pet
Animals impounded in Coralville can be reclaimed at the Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City. The shelter takes precautions to ensure that impounded or lost pets are returned to their rightful owner.Owners claiming and redeeming their pets:
- Must provide proof of ownership such rabies vaccination records and license receipts
- Are responsible for paying all impounding costs, maintenance, and boarding fees associated with that animal