Ruston Animal Control

Ruston Animal Control 🐾 Welcome to Ruston Animal Shelter! 🐾
Saving Lives, Four Paws 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 FIGGIE!🩷Meet Figgie, a tiny puppy with the face of an angel and the emotional stability of a Victorian widow...
09/14/2026

🩷COME ADOPT FIGGIE!🩷

Meet Figgie, a tiny puppy with the face of an angel and the emotional stability of a Victorian widow who just received devastating news. She is ridiculously cute, wildly dramatic, and somehow manages to make every minor inconvenience look like a personal betrayal🤣.

Figgie has perfected the art of the deep, offended stare. Didn’t pick her up fast enough? Betrayal. Moved her two inches? Unacceptable. Existing without giving her attention? Frankly, she’ll be speaking with management.

Underneath all that drama is a sweet little girl who is ready to find her person and be spoiled accordingly. Figgie is accepting applications for a forever home, provided you understand that you are not adopting her, she is adopting you👀.

Her adoption fee is $150 (CASH OR CHECK ONLY) and that includes UTD on all vaccinations, microchip, rabies vaccine, and spay/neuter.

🩵COME ADOPT FERGUS!🩵Meet Fergus, a professional grade baby disguised as a puppy. This little man has the biggest, saddes...
09/14/2026

🩵COME ADOPT FERGUS!🩵

Meet Fergus, a professional grade baby disguised as a puppy. This little man has the biggest, saddest, sweetest eyes you’ve ever seen, and he has already figured out that if he stares at you long enough, you will probably surrender your entire life to him😇.

Fergus doesn’t want much. Just your attention, your lap, your undivided focus, and possibly your firstborn child. He is absolutely convinced that being held is a basic human right, and honestly, those eyes make it very difficult to argue with him.

If you’re looking for a puppy who will grow into your best friend while simultaneously manipulating you into giving him everything he wants, Fergus is your guy. Come meet this tiny emotional support freeloader and prepare to be completely played by a pair of ridiculously cute eyes🐾.

His adoption fee is $150 (CASH OR CHECK ONLY) and that includes UTD on all vaccinations, microchip, rabies vaccine, and spay/neuter.

⚠DO YOU KNOW ME⚠This sweet little girl has been named Willow, and she’s hoping someone recognizes those adorable ears an...
09/09/2026

⚠DO YOU KNOW ME⚠

This sweet little girl has been named Willow, and she’s hoping someone recognizes those adorable ears and knows where she belongs! She’s a gentle girl with the sweetest face, and we’d love to help her find her family. 🐾

If you recognize Willow or have any information about who she may belong to, please reach out to us! Let’s get this sweet girl back home where she belongs. 💗

(Willow is not currently available for adoption!)

⚠DO YOU KNOW ME?⚠Okay, important question: WHO'S LITTLE FURBABY IS THIS?! 👀 We’ve been calling her Gracie, and so far, s...
09/08/2026

⚠DO YOU KNOW ME?⚠

Okay, important question: WHO'S LITTLE FURBABY IS THIS?! 👀 We’ve been calling her Gracie, and so far, she has been nothing but sweet and adorable. She may be little, but she has absolutely mastered the art of making you fall in love with her in about 4.7 seconds. 🩷

If you recognize this sweet little lady, please reach out to Ruston Animal Control! 🐾

🐾ADOPTED!🐾💕COME ADOPT SANDY!!💕Meet Sandy. 🎀 This fluffy little cloud has arrived to inform everyone that being this ador...
09/04/2026

🐾ADOPTED!🐾

💕COME ADOPT SANDY!!💕

Meet Sandy. 🎀 This fluffy little cloud has arrived to inform everyone that being this adorable is, in fact, a full-time job—and she is VERY qualified. She’s got the face of an angel, the hair of someone who just stuck their paw in an electrical socket, and the tongue of a professional blep artist.

Sandy is basically 40% puppy, 30% fluff, 20% personality, and 10% “I have absolutely no idea what’s going on, but I’m having a GREAT time.” She’s ready to trade the shelter life for a couch, a family, and approximately 7,000 compliments a day.

If you’re looking for a girl who can make you laugh just by existing, congratulations—you’ve found her. Come meet Sandy and prepare to be emotionally manipulated by two big eyes, one goofy tongue, and an unreasonable amount of fluff. 🐾💗

Her adoption fee is $150 (CASH OR CHECK ONLY) and includes microchip, spay/neuter, UTD on all vaccines and rabies!!

🩵A*D*O*P*T*E*D🩵Drew would like to formally announce that he is NOT interested in being described as “just a puppy.” He i...
09/02/2026

🩵A*D*O*P*T*E*D🩵

Drew would like to formally announce that he is NOT interested in being described as “just a puppy.” He is a full-time entertainer, part-time troublemaker, and CEO of Doing Whatever He Wants. 😂

This little man is FULL of energy, sass, and personality. He has approximately 47 things to say at any given moment and absolutely no plans to keep them to himself. One minute he’s zooming around like he just got released from prison, and the next he’s staring at you like you’re the one who needs to explain yourself. 😭

But underneath all that sass is one ridiculously cute boy who is ready to find his people. If you’re looking for a puppy who will keep you laughing, keep you on your toes, and make sure your house is never boring again… Drew has entered the chat. 🐶💅🏼

His adoption fee is $150 (CASH OR CHECK ONLY) and that includes spay/neuter, microchip, UTD on vaccinations, and rabies.

⚠DO YOU KNOW ME?⚠Excuse me, have we met? Because I’m pretty sure you would remember a pup like me. 💅🏼 I’m cute, I’m clas...
09/02/2026

⚠DO YOU KNOW ME?⚠

Excuse me, have we met? Because I’m pretty sure you would remember a pup like me. 💅🏼 I’m cute, I’m classy, I know a few tricks, and I carry myself with the confidence of someone who has absolutely never been told “no” in her life.

I may look sweet and innocent, but don’t let this face fool you, I’m also a professional comedian when the mood strikes. I know some tricks, I’m super cute, and most importantly… I AM A LADY. Please address me accordingly. 💁🏼‍♀️

Let us know if you recognize this sweet face!

Today is a very sad day around here… because it’s officially our girl’s LAST DAY at the shelter. 😭💔 She’s funny, hardwor...
08/28/2026

Today is a very sad day around here… because it’s officially our girl’s LAST DAY at the shelter. 😭💔 She’s funny, hardworking, somehow survives the daily chaos of animal shelter life, and has been one of those coworkers who can make even the most ridiculous day 10x better. We’re genuinely going to miss her more than the dogs miss a squeaky toy they just destroyed 4 seconds ago.

She’s returning to college, which is exciting for her… but frankly, we’re taking it personally. We tried to convince her that college credits could be earned by playing with animals and finding them homes, but apparently that’s “not how school works.” 🙄 Her one wish for her last day was simple, she wants people to COME ADOPT. So if you’ve been thinking about adding a four-legged roommate to your life, today would be a pretty great day to do it. 🐾

So come adopt a dog, adopt a cat, tell her goodbye, and maybe cry a little bit with us. We’re so proud of you and so thankful we got to work alongside you. Just remember, college may give you a degree, but nothing will ever prepare you for the smell of a kennel room at 7:30 AM. We love you, you absolute menace. ❤️🐶🐱

💙COME ADOPT LOUIE!💙Louie would like everyone to know that he is STARVING.He ate recently.This information is irrelevant....
08/27/2026

💙COME ADOPT LOUIE!💙

Louie would like everyone to know that he is STARVING.

He ate recently.
This information is irrelevant.

Louie is currently an itty-bitty baby whose daily responsibilities consist of being tiny, growing, sleeping, and screaming for room service. His foster mom says he and Cheddar spend most of their time meowing for food right now, which is understandable considering they are approximately the size of two chicken nuggets. 😭

He’s still so young that we’re waiting to see his full personality come out, but so far Louie has demonstrated excellent communication skills. Specifically, he has mastered one very important message: “MEOW.”

What does it mean? Food.
What if he just ate? Food.
What if you already know he wants food? Louder meow.

Louie may be tiny, but his opinions regarding meal service are already fully developed. 🍼🐱

His adoption fee is $120 (CASH OR CHECK ONLY) and that includes spay/neuter, UTD on all vaccinations, rabies vaccine, and microchip!

🐾ADOPTED!🐾💙COME ADOPT COWBOY!💙Cowboy may have been given a rugged name, but unfortunately for his reputation, he is a co...
08/27/2026

🐾ADOPTED!🐾

💙COME ADOPT COWBOY!💙

Cowboy may have been given a rugged name, but unfortunately for his reputation, he is a complete sweetheart. 🤠

This little man LOVES to play, loves to be pet, and seems to have misplaced the off switch for his purr motor. Cowboy is the kind of kitten who can turn pretty much anything into entertainment and is always ready to see what everybody else is doing. He’s outgoing, energetic, and has places to be and people to meet.

Cowboy is a SOCIAL man. Especially when it comes to other cats and dogs! He may not be the type to lay around snuggling all day, but he absolutely loves affection and being around everyone. He has adventures to attend to, thank you very much.

Basically, Cowboy is looking for a home where he can play hard, purr harder, and continue being the rootinest, tootinest tiny man in Ruston. 🤠🐱

His adoption fee is $120 (CASH OR CHECK ONLY) and that includes spay/neuter, UTD on all vaccinations, rabies vaccine, and microchip!

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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