The City of Blue Springs Animal Control Unit, located at 1228 NW Knox St. Blue Springs, Mo. 64015, is responsible for the enforcement of all city ordinances related to the ownership and care of domestic animals. The unit has an authorized force of 5 full-time officers and staff who are on duty 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days per week.
The City of Blue Springs Animal Control Program provides these core services:
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- Responding to reports of stray, injured or dangerous animals
- Enforcing animal-related ordinances
- Investigating animal cruelty cases
- Promoting pet adoptions and fostering opportunities, handled by the Animal Control Officers
Animal Control Officers, in collaboration with animal rescues, offer pet adoption and fostering services, helping to find loving homes for animals in need. They work to match pets with families and provide support to foster caregivers, ensuring animals receive proper care until a permanent home is found. By offering these services, our Animal Control Officers will play a crucial role in reducing shelter populations and promoting responsible pet ownership.
Animal Control Fees & Tickets
Fees
Animal Control Fees are collected at the time your pet is released to you at the Animal Control Offices.
Proper identification and proof of rabies vaccinations are also required at time of release.
Fees are as follows:
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- $20 - Impound Fee
- $29 - Per Day Kennel Fee Per Animal
- $10 - Microchip Fee
- $290 - 10-Day Bite Quarantine Fee
- Owner's Expense - Impound Vet Fees (if required)
Adoption Fees
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- $135 - Animal Adoption Fee
- $30 - Early-Bird Adoption Hold Fee (applied to adoption fee if no one claims the animal)
Tickets
In addition to the standard fees due at the time of animal release, ticket(s) may be issued for violation of City ordinance(s).
Ticket(s) may be paid at the Municipal Court window, 1100 SW Smith Street or online.
You may appear in Municipal Court to discuss your case with the Judge at the Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building, located at 1100 SW Smith Street.