We are located at:

1200 S Market st.

Benton, AR 72015

We work with our local veterinarians to provide a low-cost spay/neuter for pets adopted through our shelter. The adoption fee for a dog is $101.00, which includes the adoption fee, spay/neuter, and rabies shot, and city tag. The adoption fee for a cat is $101.00, which includes the adoption fee, spay/neuter, and rabies shot. (If payment is made with a card, a processing fee will be applied of $1.00 + 3% of the charge.)

Our office is open Monday-Friday: 11am-5pm; Saturday & Sunday 1pm-4pm


Animal Control Officer available 7 Days a Week- 24hrs @ 501-776-5972

In office 7:00am-10:00pm

On-call Officer available 10:00pm-7:00am

If you live within the City Limits of Benton you can surrender your pet to the Shelter for $50 with your ID and a copy of your utility bill (name and address must match)

There are several local rescues that assist in rehoming pets and the Saline County Sheriff’s Office assists with animal welfare in emergency cases

All cats and dogs residing in the City Limits of Benton are required to have a city license. These can be purchased annually or for the lifetime of the pet. City Licenses can be purchased at Benton Animal Control or select Veterinarian’s offices in Benton.

The City of Benton does not have breed restrictions. 

Benton Animal Control is unable to retrieve cats from trees. We recommend putting out some food and water at the base of the tree and the cat will come down when it is ready.

Yes, Benton Animal Control will pick up and relocate trapped animals. We also will pick up animals that have been hit by cars on city streets.

You should first call Benton Animal Control and report the bite. The animal that bit will be placed under a 10 day quarantine either at the shelter, a vet’s office, or your home (the place of quarantine is determined by the Director of Benton Animal Control). Before being released, the animal will receive a clearance letter from a vet and a rabies vaccination, if it is not current.

Benton Animal Control is a no-kill shelter. The animals are all spayed/neutered and adopted into new homes.