Animal Services and Adoption Center

The City of Lake Charles provides animal services and an adoption center through a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The primary source of funding for these services is a parish-wide property tax, self-generated revenues and City of Lake Charles funds of approximately $500,000 per year. 

The Center is located at 5500-A Swift Plant Road in Lake Charles. Office hours appear below.

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GENERAL OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

ADOPTION HOURS
Monday - Friday, 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

LOOKING FOR LOST/STRAY PETS
Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Saturday and Sunday

FIELD SERVICE HOURS:
Animal Service Officers respond to service requests Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday patrols are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as personnel permits. Additionally, Officers respond to emergencies after-hours and holidays. These emergencies are limited to injured stray animals, and life-threatening vicious dog complaints.

On-call Officers can be reached through the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office at 491-3700 or 911.

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury City of Lake Charles