Animal Control Quick Facts . . .
- In 2006 animal control officers investigated 14,799 animal and pet complaints.
- Animal control staff impounded 4,076 domestic animals and collected 487 wild animals.
- Officers logged 111,900 miles and issued 791 citations.
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Animal Control
Program Overview Services Staff Office Hours Additional Services
Program Overview . . .
The Animal Control Program provides the following animal related services:
- Enforce the City of Springfield's leash law.
- Enforce the City of Springfield's pit bull ordinance.
- Enforce rabies vaccination regulations.
- Investigate animal bites.
- Investigate animal cruelty or animal neglect inside Springfield city limits.
- Manage the Animal Shelter at 4002 North Farmer in Springfield.
Services . . .
Tickets will be issued for dogs at large, for dogs not displaying a current rabies tag and for cats who do not have proof of current rabies vaccination.
In addition, officers enforce provisions of the pit bull ordinance approved by Springfield City Council on April 17, 2006. The ordinance requires owners to follow specific guidelines in order to keep pit bulls inside city limits.
The Animal Shelter receives animals by appointment only. The shelter does not accept pets from outside the city limits of Springfield. The shelter does not adopt pets.
Stray animals that are picked up will be held for five days. If you are claiming an animal, please be prepared to provide the following:
- Valid state I.D.
- License plate number of the vehicle driven to the shelter
- Current address and phone number
- Cash for claiming fee (please, no coins or large bills)
Click here to view dogs currently housed at the shelter.
To report animal bites, stray animals, animal cruelty or animal neglect in Springfield city limits, call (417) 864-1126.
To report animal abuse or animal cruelty outside Springfield city limits, please contact the Humane Society of Missouri at (314) 647-4400.
To request a dead animal be picked up from a Springfield city street, call the Streets Department at (417) 864-1965.
Staff . . .
Click on a staff member's name to learn more about them.
| Randy Barnts, Supervisor |
| Alan DuBrul, Animal Control Officer |
| Pattie Davis, Staff Assistant |
| Angela Foster, Animal Control Officer |
| Nicole Fowler, Animal Control Officer/Shelter Tech |
| Bob Legere, Senior Animal Control Officer |
| Travis Maddox, Animal Control Officer |
| Christa Sanders, Animal Control Officer |
| Teresa Scobee, Animal Control Officer |
| Jesse Weiser, Animal Control Officer |
| Judy Woods, Animal Shelter Staff |
Office Hours . . .
The animal shelter is located at 4002 North Farmer in Springfield and is open at the following times:
- Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 9:30 am
Noon to 1:00 pm
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Saturday, Sunday and holidays
8:30 am to 9:30 am
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
For more information, please call (417) 833-3592 during the hours listed above.
Additional Services . . .
Animals that are not claimed by their owner within five days may be eligible for adoption by qualified animal rescue agencies. Review
the animal rescue guidelines for more information. Agencies that meet the qualifications may apply by calling (417) 864-1663.
Approved agencies to date include:
Castaway Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.)
The Pet Connection
Mo-Kan Border Collie Rescue
All Creatures Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
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I am writing to let you know that we recently had an incident with an injured baby rabbit at our home. After trying to care
for the rabbit for several hours, we decided to call animal control to come and get the rabbit.
Animal Control Officer Christa Sanders responded and was absolutely excellent at what she did. She came as soon as possible
and showed a lot of compassion towards both the animal and my children. She explained the rabbit's situation to us and put our
minds at ease that we had done everything we could for this animal.
I am very involved in the Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP), and my husband and I care for animals quite often. We just wanted
you to know that we appreciate the officer's time and compassion to our problem.
- Niki Knopf |
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