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.
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 Operation
Tuesday-Friday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Emergencies Dial 911
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Animal Resources
Trap/Neuter/Return Program
Animal Licensing
All dogs kept inside the city limits of Mountain Grove are required to be licensed with the city.
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
*Looking For Owner* Edited to add: We're aware that this cat was part of the TNR program (tipped ear) however we still have to post
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*Available For Adoption* Adoption Fees Waived! These 4 pups are still looking for their forever homes. They are all 6 months old, current on 5
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*Found* This dog was found in the 200 block of S High St. We know his owner but have not yet made contact. If you
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🚨 URGENT: OUR KENNELS ARE FULL – WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🚨 Mountain Grove Animal Control is currently facing an overcrowding crisis. Our shelter is
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*FOUND* This puppy was found on the Square. If you know who she belongs to, call Animal Control at 417-926-5181. Stray Hold until 04/16/2026 At
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*Available for adoption* Please share and spread the word! Animal Control: 417-926-5181 Any intact animals will be required to be spayed/neutered within 30 days of
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*Update: Reunited with owner* This puppy was found in the library. One of our awesome police officers gave it a ride to the shelter so
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**Available For Adoption** These 5 adorable wrinkly pups are looking for their forever homes. They are mixed breed, 6 months old, and super loveable. They
City of Mountain Grove, MO Animal Control
*Update: Adopted together* These two dogs were found in the 300 block of W North St. If you know where they belong, please call Animal
City of Mountain Grove, MO Animal Control
*Update: Adopted!* This is GusGus. He is a neutered male, and so very loveable and sweet. GusGus is neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, and ready for a