Animal Control

Shelter Address
1299 Metropark Drive
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
(216) 529-5020
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Animal Shelter Hours
Tuesday – 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday – 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday – 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday – 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday – 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Closed on Monday and Sunday

Animal Control Officers on Duty:
Monday –  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday –  8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday – 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday –  8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday –  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Volunteer
The Citizens Committee for a Lakewood Animal Shelter (CCLAS) supports the Lakewood Animal Shelter through fundraising and providing volunteers to help the wardens care for the impounded animals. Click here for more information about CCLAS.

Lakewood Animal Shelter/CCLAS Volunteers must have a police background check performed prior to working at the Shelter. Complete the attached application package and submit to Lakewood Animal Shelter, Lakewood Police Dept, 12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107.

Wildlife Trapping
Animal Control will pick up any raccoon, opossum or skunk a resident traps. Prior to setting a trap, please contact Animal Control at 529-5020.

• Trapped wildlife is disposed of per Ohio Division of Wildlife
  section 1501:31-15-03.
• Outdoor nuisance trapping ceases when the temperature is below 35 degrees.\

Animal Control FAQs

Related Links

• Citizens Committee for the Lakewood Animal Shelter
• Cleveland Animal Protective League
• Coyotes 
• What to do about coyotes
• Cuyahoga County Kennel
• Deer Information
• Friends of the Lakewood Dogpark
• Foxes
• Guide To Responsible Pet Ownership
• Landlord Guide To Renting To Pet Owners
• Pet Finder