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Topeka Police Department Animal Control

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Official page of the Topeka Police Department Animal Control Unit. Account is not monitored 24/7.

10/22/2026

Update: Owner found and will be reunited during business hours.

This grumpy guy has made a stop at our contracted veterinarian! If you recognize him or have any information about his owner, please contact Topeka Animal Control

Thank you!

10/20/2026

10/07/2026

🦇Bats are commonly found in both urban and rural communities across Kansas, and they carry a risk of rabies to both humans and pets. Vaccinating your dogs and cats helps protect both your two and four-legged family members.

🔗Learn more about rabies: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1497/Rabies

🔗Learn more about bats: https://www.batcon.org/about-bats/bats-101/

🔗Bats in Kansas: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2467/Bats-in-Kansas

🔗What to do when you find a bat in your home: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/60100/Bats-Rabies-and-You-PDF

09/22/2026

FOUND GOAT

📍 Found 9/22/26

This goat was spotted at Heritage Motors and was safely picked up and transported to Shawnee County’s contracted holding facility.

Please contact Topeka Animal Control at

785-368-3166

Thank you

09/21/2026

Good morning, Topeka!

We have seen an increase in requests for Animal Control to pick up lost and stray animals. Due to our current call volume, it has been extremely difficult to get to everyone in a timely manner.

When it is safe and reasonable to do so, please exhaust all options to try to get the animal back home before requesting Animal Control pickup.

If you find a lost animal, please:

-Check for a collar or identification
-Have the animal scanned for a microchip
-Ask nearby residents if they recognize the animal
-Post on local lost-and-found pet pages and neighborhood groups
-Give the owner an opportunity to be reunited with their pet when possible

Please call Animal Control when you are unable to safely contain the animal, the animal is injured or sick, poses a safety concern, is aggressive, or when you have exhausted reasonable efforts to locate the owner and still need assistance.

Our officers will always do their best to respond to calls based on urgency and available resources. We appreciate your patience and your help in keeping animals out of the shelter whenever possible.

Thank you, Topeka!

09/15/2026

With the summer weather, we are continuing to see an increase in dogs running at large. We want to remind our community how important it is to keep your pets safely contained.

Keeping your dog in your yard helps prevent:

-Disease transmission
-Traffic hazards
-Accidental bites
-Lost or injured pets
-Dangers to your pet and our community

City of Topeka Ordinance 06.05.090 prohibits dogs and pot-belly pigs from running at large.

“At large” means an animal is not on the property of its owner and is not under the physical control of the owner by a leash or similar device. Voice or remote control alone is not considered adequate control.

Keep your pets safe. Keep them contained. Keep Topeka safe.

09/06/2026

Happy National Read a Book day!

Did you know you can call the city shelter and set up a time to volunteer and read to the animals? 📖🐶🐱

(If you are under 16, you will need to be accompanied by an adult)

So why is this such good information? Let me explain

-It helps calm anxiety.
Reading can be incredibly soothing for animals who may be stressed or overwhelmed. (And honestly, I’d even say it’s pretty calming for the reader, too!)

-It helps socialize animals.
Spending quiet, positive time with people helps animals become more comfortable and can give them an even better chance of finding the right family.

-It helps build literacy and confidence.
Reading to an animal gives children a chance to practice without the fear of judgment. They can read at their own pace, build confidence, and know they’re doing it for a cause. ❤️

So grab a book, find a comfy spot, and start reading!

You never know… your next audience might have four paws and be waiting for their forever family.

Have a wonderful rest of your weekend

09/06/2026

Say hello to Zeke!

Our ACO team was dispatched to a call involving two abandoned dogs, and they didn’t waste any time getting these pups the help they needed.

Animal Control acted quickly and transported both dogs to our city veterinarian for immediate medical care. Once they were stabilized, they were transported to Helping Hands Humane Society, where they continued receiving the care and support they needed to get back on their paws and ready for their next chapter.

And now… Zeke is ready for a forever home! 🏡

If you’re looking to add a loving companion to your family, please go meet Zeke. We promise, you won’t regret it!

Zeke, a seven-month-old German Shephard mix, was rescued from a neglect situation and is now available for adoption at Helping Hands Humane Society. ⬇️

09/01/2026

Date:8/31/26
Time: 1330 hours
Description: White/Tan/Boxer mix/Adult
Location: Se 25th st/Se Minnesota Ave

Animal control picked up a dog with description above. Due to the condition of the dog, the dog is seeking medical treatment at our contracted vet.

If you are missing a dog matching the description above, please leave a voicemail for animal control at 785-368-3166 and we will contact you back as soon as possible.

Thank you

Address

320 S Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS
66603

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

https://www.topeka.org/tpd/animal-control/#gsc.tab=0

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