Fee List
Dog/Puppy Adoption | $150 |
Cat/Kitten Adoption | $55 |
Other Small Domestic Animals | $55 |
Small Domestic Birds | $15 |
Rabies Deposit | $20 |
*The Adoption fee for dogs & cats includes spaying/neutering, a microchip, vaccinations, and a nametag. A spay/neuter and/or rabies deposit is required if the animal is too young at the time of adoption to be altered and/or receive the rabies vaccine.
Administration Fee | $15 |
Triage/Vaccination Fee | $30 |
Rabies Deposit | $20 |
Cost of Care | $20 per day |
Cost of Care - Court Mandated | $25 per day |
Court Mandated Euthanasia | $75 |
Vet Bills to Owner | Variable (based on services rendered) |
For more information about animal redemption, please review City of Great Falls Ordinance 6.1.320 - In taken animal redemption
Lifetime Animal Registration | $45 |
Microchip | $25 |
Nametag | $12 |
Surrender Fee |
$30 per animal or $40 per litter |
For more information about city animal licensing requirements, please review City of Great Falls Ordinance 6.1.050 - Dog and cat registration.
Multiple Animal Permit - 6 or Less | $60 | 2 year permit |
Multiple Animal Permit - 7 or more | $100 | 2 year permit |
Hobby Breeder Permit | $200 | Annual |
Wild Animal License Certificate | $250 | Initial Registration |
Wild Animals License Annual Certificate | $200 | Renewal |
Beehive Owner/Beekeeper Registration | $60 | One-Time |
Beehive(s) License | $15 per hive | Annual |
Commercial Kennels | Coordinated through Planning and Community Development |
For more information about Multiple Animal Permits or Hobby Breeders Permits, please review City of Great Falls City Ordinance 6.1.090
For more information about Commercial Kennels, please review City of Great Falls City Ordinance 6.1.100 - Commercial Kennel
For more information about Wild Animals, please review City of Great Falls City Ordinance 6.1.230 - Wild Animals
For more information about Bees, please review City of Great Falls City Ordinance 6.2 - Bees
Our cremation services at GFAS are available to the Great Falls community and surrounding areas. The cost of cremation is determined by the weight of the animal at the time of arrival at our facility.
0-30 pounds | $50 |
31-70 pounds | $100 |
71+ pounds | $135 |
0-15 pounds | $75 |
16-50 pounds | $150 |
51-90 pounds | $225 |
91-150 pounds | $250 |
151-200 pounds | $300 |
Please visit the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter Cremation Services page for more information.