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Animal Control If you have LOST a Pet PLEASE CALL ASAP ANIMAL CONTROL AT 417-926-5181. City Codes in part Sec. 3-37. Annoying, barking dogs; complaints. No person shall own, keep or harbor any dog/cat which, by loud, continual or frequent barking, howling or yelping, shall annoy or disturb any neighborhood or person, or which habitually barks at or chases pedestrians, houses or any vehicle whatsoever, to the annoyance of such pedestrians or drivers or owners of horses or vehicles; provided however, that no violation under this section shall be prosecuted without there first being filed by an injured party a singed complaint formally charging said violator hereunder. Sec. 3-38. Abandonment of dogs. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog/cat to abandon such dog/cat within the corporate limits of the city for any reason.

Shelter Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Animal Control offers a selection of healthy dogs, cats for placement in good, permanent homes

Adoption Fee: $10.00
Dog & Cat License: $3.00

Rabies vaccination is required with each animal adopted.

DOG BITE INFORMATION AND PREVENTION

The failure to prevent one’s dog from attacking or biting people engaged in lawful activity presents a significant threat of harm to public health and safety, and is prohibited by law. Owners of animals that attack or bite people are often subject to administrative action and may also incur criminal responsibility and/or civil liability.

4.7 Million persons are bitten by dogs annually in the U.S. and 800,000 of those persons require medical treatment. Dog bite injuries increased 37% in the U.S. between 1986 and 1994.

The cost of an average dog bite injury treated in a hospital emergency room is $274; severe injuries can result in thousands of dollars in treatment and surgery costs. The national annual total for emergency room treatment of new dog bite injuries is $102.2 million.

Dog bites occur on the owner’s property 70% of the time. The Insurance Institute estimates that up to one-third of homeowners liability claims are for dog attacks and the insurance industry paid an estimated $1 billion in dog bite claims during 1994.

How to prevent dog bites and be a responsible dog owner:

Keep your dog in an adequately fenced enclosure which is locked to prevent unauthorized access. Do not keep your dog on a chain.

Control your dog with a hand-held leash when away from home.

Spay or neuter your dog. Altering will reduce your dog’s desire to roam, making confinement an easier task. Unaltered dogs are up to 3 times more likely to bite than dogs that have been spayed or neutered.

Properly train and socialize your dog.

Don’t play aggressive games (wrestling, tug-of-war, allowing to play-bite a person) with your dog.

If you don’t know how your dog will react to a new situation, be cautious. Never leave your dog unattended with a small child.

Ensure that your dog is vaccinated against rabies and properly licensed.

Safety tips on how to avoid being bitten include:

Never approach an unfamiliar dog.

Never run from a dog and scream.

Remain motionless when approached by an unfamiliar dog.

If knocked over by a dog, roll into a ball and lie still.

Never permit a child to play with a dog without adult supervision.

Avoid direct eye contact with a dog.

Do not disturb a dog that is sleeping, eating, or caring for puppies.

Do not pet a dog without allowing it to see and sniff you first.

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City of Mountain Grove, Mo 65711

417-926-4162