Ruston Animal Control

Ruston Animal Control 🐾 Welcome to Ruston Animal Shelter! 🐾
Saving Lives, One Paw 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]

🎩🐾 COME ADOPT WALDO 🐾🎩Meet Waldo, our longest-standing resident at the shelter, and he’s patiently been waiting 287 days...
01/18/2025

🎩🐾 COME ADOPT WALDO 🐾🎩

Meet Waldo, our longest-standing resident at the shelter, and he’s patiently been waiting 287 days for the perfect family to call his own. This calm, nurtured gentleman is as relaxed as they come—like a true gentleman, always ready for a good cuddle or a peaceful stroll.

Waldo is up to date on his rabies shot, and he’s ready to give all the love and loyalty you could ask for. If you're looking for a laid-back, loving companion who will make every day feel a little brighter, Waldo is your guy!

Come meet Waldo today and give this sweet boy the home he’s been waiting for! 🐾❤️ Call 251-8685 to learn more about this special guy.

🚨 COME ADOPT BLACK OPS! 🚨Attention, all future secret agents (aka dog lovers)! BLACK OPS, our top-tier dumpster spy, is ...
01/17/2025

🚨 COME ADOPT BLACK OPS! 🚨

Attention, all future secret agents (aka dog lovers)! BLACK OPS, our top-tier dumpster spy, is officially ready to retire from covert missions and settle into his forever home 🖤. This 7-month-old, 40-pound Black Lab mix has successfully sniffed out the intel: YOU are his ultimate target for love and adventure!

BLACK OPS is an expert in undercover cuddles, top-secret tail wags, and stealthy snack steals. His energy is unmatched, and his loyalty? Classified as TOP SECRET. Whether it’s a covert game of fetch in the backyard or a stealthy snuggle operation on the couch, he’s your go-to partner for every mission life throws your way.

If you’re ready to accept this mission, dial 📞 251-8685 now to arrange a meeting. BLACK OPS promises to trade his spy gadgets for squeaky toys and his disguise for a forever family.

🌸 COME ADOPT MISS PRISS 🌸Meet MISS PRISS, a 12-week-old bundle of s***k and love! This pint-sized pup weighs just 13 pou...
01/17/2025

🌸 COME ADOPT MISS PRISS 🌸

Meet MISS PRISS, a 12-week-old bundle of s***k and love! This pint-sized pup weighs just 13 pounds and is expected to stay on the smaller side—but don’t let her size fool you, because she’s got a big personality and an even bigger bark! 🐾💖

MISS PRISS is as sweet as they come and would make a wonderful addition to any family. Her adoption fee is just $50, and she comes with a voucher to help with the cost of her spay and another for her rabies shot. It’s the perfect start for your future with this little lady!

Want to meet MISS PRISS? Stop by during our business hours or give us a call at 251-8685 to learn more. This adorable girl is ready to find her forever home—could it be with you? 🏡✨

✨ JOIN THE WISH LIST  ✨Are you searching for a specific type of pet? Maybe a dog with soulful eyes or a cat with the per...
01/17/2025

✨ JOIN THE WISH LIST ✨

Are you searching for a specific type of pet? Maybe a dog with soulful eyes or a cat with the perfect markings? Or perhaps you're looking for a loyal senior companion to spend your days with? 🐶🐱

Leave a comment below telling us what you're looking for, whether it's a certain temperament, breed, or that special pet with unique features. 💬 We’ll add you to our Wish List and do our best to match you with your perfect pet!

Let’s make sure your next furry family member is just a paw away! 🐾💖

🎉🐾 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BEAUTIFUL SANDY! 🐾🎉This stunning girl has officially found her forever home, and we couldn’t b...
01/17/2025

🎉🐾 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BEAUTIFUL SANDY! 🐾🎉

This stunning girl has officially found her forever home, and we couldn’t be happier! ❤️ Her new family is ready to give her all the love, care, and adventures she deserves, and we just know she’s going to thrive in her new life. 🐕✨

Wishing her and her amazing family a future filled with tail wags, loyal companionship, and so many unforgettable memories. Go be the incredible pup we know you are! 🏡💖

💔 COME ADOPT SISSY GIRL & ELVIS 🐾Meet Sissy Girl and Elvis, two sweet seniors who’ve recently lost their beloved owner a...
01/17/2025

💔 COME ADOPT SISSY GIRL & ELVIS 🐾

Meet Sissy Girl and Elvis, two sweet seniors who’ve recently lost their beloved owner and are now searching for a loving home to spend their golden years together.

🌟 Sissy Girl is a true matriarch at an incredible 18 years old, soon to celebrate her 19th birthday! She’s spayed (we think her ear tip is proof of that) and as gentle and loving as they come.

🌟 Elvis is her devoted younger brother, a dapper 10-year-old gentleman with a show-stopping skill—he can use the toilet! 🐾🚽 How many cats can say they’ve mastered that trick?

This bonded pair is inseparable and will fill your home with love, companionship, and plenty of charm. They’ve been through so much together, and they’re ready to find a family who will cherish them for the rest of their days.

📞 Call us at 251-8685 to meet Sissy Girl and Elvis and give these two precious souls the happy ending they deserve!

🐾 OWNER LOCATED 🐾At just 1 year old and weighing 10 pounds of pure fluff, The Boss is ready to find his forever family t...
01/17/2025

🐾 OWNER LOCATED 🐾

At just 1 year old and weighing 10 pounds of pure fluff, The Boss is ready to find his forever family to spoil him with love and pets! 😻💖

This sweet guy loves being pampered and is looking for the perfect home where he can get all the attention he deserves. Whether it’s snuggles, belly rubs, or just some quiet time, The Boss is ready to be your number one companion! 😽✨

The Boss will come with a voucher to help with the cost of his neuter and a voucher for his rabies shot—what a deal! 😎

Come meet The Boss today and see if you’re the perfect match for this lovable fluffball! 📍 1212 McAlister Street, Ruston, LA 71270 or 📞 call us at 251-8685 for more info!

🐾 Looking for a new furry family member? 🐾Check out our latest video featuring all our adorable pups ready for adoption!...
01/16/2025

🐾 Looking for a new furry family member? 🐾

Check out our latest video featuring all our adorable pups ready for adoption! 🐶✨ If you or someone you know is looking to add a four-legged friend to the family, Ruston Animal Control has the perfect match waiting! 💖

📍 Visit us at 1212 McAlister Street, Ruston, LA 71270 or 📞 call us at 251-8685 for more info. Let’s find your new best friend today! 🐾

🐾 COME ADOPT EDGER ALLEN POE 🐾If you’re looking for a mysterious and quirky companion, Edgar Allen Poe is the dog for yo...
01/16/2025

🐾 COME ADOPT EDGER ALLEN POE 🐾

If you’re looking for a mysterious and quirky companion, Edgar Allen Poe is the dog for you! At 1 year old and weighing in at 49 pounds, this gentleman is ready to find a home where he can write the next chapter of his life.

Edgar quickly became one of our favorites and has stolen the hearts of volunteers with his "Nevermore" dull moments. He's calm for the most part, but every now and then, he’ll have a tiny burst of energy, proving that even the most composed gentleman can still get a little excited! After his bursts, he’s back to being a full-on "poet of patience", always ready to relax and soak up love.

What’s even better? Edgar comes with a voucher to help with his neutering and a voucher to assist with the cost of his rabies shot—such a well-read deal! 📚🐾

📞 Call us at 251-8685 to meet Edgar today, and get ready to add this "raven" of a dog to your life!

🐾Do you know me🐾This sweet pup, whom we’ve been calling Voodoo is safe at the Ruston Animal Control. We found Voodoo on ...
01/16/2025

🐾Do you know me🐾

This sweet pup, whom we’ve been calling Voodoo is safe at the Ruston Animal Control. We found Voodoo on Farmerville Highway, around Emmanuel Baptist Church and we believe she belongs to someone special!

If you know who this pup belongs to, please let them know we have their furry baby safe and sound!
If not, we would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please share this post to help us find her family!

🎉🐾 CONGRATULATIONS TO WIGGLE BUTT! 🐾🎉Our adorable, wiggly boy WIGGLE BUTT has found his forever home, and it’s with the ...
01/16/2025

🎉🐾 CONGRATULATIONS TO WIGGLE BUTT! 🐾🎉

Our adorable, wiggly boy WIGGLE BUTT has found his forever home, and it’s with the coolest, most fun family around! 🎈✨ Not only are they showering him with love, but they’re pampering him to no end—and let’s be honest, this sweet pup deserves it ALL! 🛁🦴

We couldn’t be happier for WIGGLE BUTT and his amazing new family. Here’s to a lifetime of wiggles, fun adventures, and all the spoiling he can handle! 🐶💖

🐾Do you know me🐾This sweet pup, whom we’ve been calling Mason Jar was found around the tech football stadium and we beli...
01/16/2025

🐾Do you know me🐾

This sweet pup, whom we’ve been calling Mason Jar was found around the tech football stadium and we believe he belongs to someone special!

If you know who this pup belongs to, please let them know we have their furry baby safe and sound!
If not, we would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please share this post to help us find his family!

🐾Do you know me🐾This sweet pup, whom we’ve been calling Klondike is safe at the Ruston Animal Control. We found him arou...
01/16/2025

🐾Do you know me🐾

This sweet pup, whom we’ve been calling Klondike is safe at the Ruston Animal Control. We found him around Biltmore Street and we believe he belongs to someone special!

If you know who this pup belongs to, please let them know we have their furry baby safe and sound!
If not, we would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please share this post to help us find his family!

🎄COME AND ADOPT VIXEN🐾Meet V***n, a sweet-as-can-be German Shorthaired Pointer mix who’s ready to soar straight into you...
01/15/2025

🎄COME AND ADOPT VIXEN🐾

Meet V***n, a sweet-as-can-be German Shorthaired Pointer mix who’s ready to soar straight into your heart! At just 7 months old and weighing in at a perfect 28 pounds, this little lady is full of energy and love. She’s been dreaming of a life beyond the kennel, where she can run free and bring endless joy to her forever family.

V***n is as loving as they come and is patiently waiting to find her perfect home. To make it even better, she comes with a voucher to help with her spay costs AND a voucher to help cover her rabies shot—what a deal! 🐕💉

📞 Call us at 251-8685 to meet V***n today and let her light up your life like Rudolph’s nose lights the way!

🐾 ADOPTED 🐾Meet H-Hiccup, the dashing, manly cat with a stunning grey coat that’s as smooth as his personality. At 2 yea...
01/15/2025

🐾 ADOPTED 🐾

Meet H-Hiccup, the dashing, manly cat with a stunning grey coat that’s as smooth as his personality. At 2 years old and neutered, he’s the total package—handsome, mature, and oh-so-ready for his forever home.

H-Hiccup was surrendered to us, but he hasn’t let that dim his spirit. He’s been patiently waiting to find his purr-fect match, someone who will give him the love and security he deserves. Whether he’s strutting his stuff or lounging like the king he is, H-Hiccup is sure to be the most charming addition to your home!

📞 Call us at 251-8685 to meet H-Hiccup today and let this debonair kitty make your heart skip a beat!

💎 COME ADOPT DIAMOND 💎Once known as DC, this sweet girl has been renamed Diamond because she’s truly a gem—unique, radia...
01/15/2025

💎 COME ADOPT DIAMOND 💎

Once known as DC, this sweet girl has been renamed Diamond because she’s truly a gem—unique, radiant, and absolutely priceless. At just 9 months old, she’s already proven herself to be a Diamond in the ruff, waiting for someone to recognize her sparkle and take her home.

Diamond has been with us for 166 days, patiently waiting for her forever family to discover just how special she is. She’s playful, loving, and ready to be your best friend, whether it’s for snuggles on the couch or adventures by your side.

Don’t miss your chance to bring home this shining star—Diamond is ready to make your life brighter! 🌟

📞 Call us at 251-8685 to meet Diamond today and let her dazzle her way into your heart!

🚦🐾 CONGRATULATIONS TO WRONGWAY! 🐾🚦Our sweet pup WRONGWAY has officially turned herself around—and straight into the arms...
01/15/2025

🚦🐾 CONGRATULATIONS TO WRONGWAY! 🐾🚦

Our sweet pup WRONGWAY has officially turned herself around—and straight into the arms of her forever family! ❤️ After finding herself a little lost, she is now headed in the perfect direction: a lifetime of love, belly rubs, and wagging tails. 🐶✨

We’re overjoyed for WRONGWAY and her new family. Here’s to a bright future filled with all the right turns and endless happiness! 🏡💖

01/15/2025

🚜 COME ADOPT JOHN DEERE 🐾

John Deere isn’t just a name—it’s a lifestyle! This 2-year-old, 47-pound mixed-breed marvel is as sturdy and reliable as his namesake, with a splash of pointer to keep things interesting. He’s looking for a forever family to help him plow through life with love and adventure!

When John Deere came to us, we suspected he’d been through a tough time and may have been run over. As a result, his tail is paralyzed and will likely need to be removed. But don’t worry—he doesn’t let it slow him down! This resilient pup is ready to move forward, full steam ahead, into a brighter future. 🌟

📞 Call us at 251-8685 to meet John Deere and start your next big adventure together. Let’s get this loyal boy back on the road to happiness! 🚜🐶

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

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