Animal Control
Mountain Grove’s Animal Control Department exists to enforce animal welfare, respond to calls for service regarding stray, sick, or dangerous animals, investigate cruelty and neglect, and provide community education on responsible pet ownership inside the city limits of Mountain Grove, Missouri.Â
 Our animal shelter is located at 614 E. State St in the Cedar Center.
  The Animal Control Officer (ACO) maintains a Facebook page (City of Mountain Grove, MO Animal Control) displaying animals that have been impounded. Any animals available for reclaim or adoption will be posted on the Facebook page, or you may contact the ACO directly by calling 417-926-5181.
 If you have lost a pet, please report it to Animal Control by texting “Lost Animal” to
417-547-1555
Hours of OperationÂ
Tuesday-Friday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Emergencies Dial 911
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Animal Resources
Trap/Neuter/Return Program
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Animal Licensing
All dogs kept inside the city limits of Mountain Grove are required to be licensed with the city.Â
Cats permitted to run at large within the city limits are required to be licensed with the city.
A valid certificate of rabies vaccination from a veterinarian is required for all animals that are being licensed.
City Animal Licenses can be obtained at the Mountain Grove Police Department during normal operation hours.
Dog Annual License:
$10.00 not Spayed or Neutered
$5.00 Spayed or Neutered
Required Yearly Between March 1st – March 31st (A late fee will be applied beginning April 1st)
Dog Permanent License:
Free
Dogs must be microchipped with current owner information. Microchip number must be verified by the ACO before the license will be approved. License expires when rabies vaccination is due.
Cat Permanent License:
Free
Cats must be spayed or neutered and microchipped with current owner information. Microchip number must be verified by the ACO before the license will be approved. License expires when rabies vaccination is due.
City of Mountain Grove, MO Animal Control
*Update: He has been taken home! This dog, named "Apollo" was found in the 500 block of W 1st St. We have tried calling his
City of Mountain Grove, MO Animal Control
*Update: Adopted* This dog was found in the intersection of S 95 and Wheeler Arch Rd. This guy is someone's hunting dog, he still has
City of Mountain Grove, MO Animal Control
*Update: Jazzy was adopted!!* Jazzy is still looking for someone to give her a chance. If you are interested in meeting her, call Animal Control
City of Mountain Grove, MO Animal Control
*Looking For Owner* A female seal point cat (looked to be spayed) was found deceased in the 300 block of W 1st St. She had
City of Mountain Grove, MO Animal Control
*FOUND* Update: This girl is within just a couple days of whelping. For this reason, she is being transferred to Animal Angels Network, where she
City of Mountain Grove, MO Animal Control
*Looking for owner* A large orange intact male cat was found severely injured in the 300 block of E South St. Unfortunately, this cat had
City of Mountain Grove, MO Animal Control
*Update: Adopted!* Meet Jazzy, a sweet and reserved girl who is ready for her forever family. Jazzy is a mixed breed, and is a large
City of Mountain Grove, MO Animal Control
*Sighting* An older husky mix and a female Cane Corso puppy have been running at large in the area of E 10th and Darrell. We
City of Mountain Grove, MO Animal Control
*Update: Reunited with her owners* Found in the 600 block of W 3rd St. If you know where this dog belongs, call Animal Control at