Animal Control

Animal Licenses

Animal licenses are no longer required. However, pet owners must still be able to provide a current rabies vaccination record upon request. There is a limit of four (4) total domesticated animals per household. For example, a household may not have four ferrets and four dogs.

All domesticated animals must be kept under the control of the owner at all times, either by leash, fence, or other appropriate means. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of citations for violations of city ordinances.

On-Call After Hours

If you have an animal control emergency after hours, please call the Jackson County Dispatch Center at (816) 795-1960 or 911. The following are examples of circumstances which would be considered emergencies:

• confined stray with a life-threatening injury
• animal posing an immediate threat to public safety
• animal that has bitten a person

Useful Links

• City of Grain Valley Chapter 210: Animal Regulations
• Wayside Waifs
• Humane Society of Missouri
• Pet Finder: Found Pets
• Pet Finder: Adoptable Pets