Junction City, KS

• Animal control
  Junction City Animal Control (dispatched through the Junction City Police Department)

  Phone: 785-762-5912

  Website: https://www.junctioncity-ks.gov/162/Animal-Control

  Officer works Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm; after-hours calls go to the Patrol Division.

  Source: City of Junction City - Animal Control · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Emergency vet care

  Hours are only as each source states them. Call before you go.

  Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center

  Phone: 785-532-5690

  Address: 1800 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66506

  Website: https://www.ksvhc.org/

  City: Manhattan

  24/7 emergency and critical care. Nearest identified; located in Manhattan, KS.

  Source: Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Animal shelters and rescues
  Junction City Animal Shelter

  Phone: 785-238-1359

  Address: 2424 N Jackson Street, Junction City, KS 66441

  Website: https://www.junctioncity-ks.gov/162/Animal-Control

  Type: municipal shelter

  Open Mon, Tue, Fri 1-6 pm; Thu 3-6 pm; Sat-Sun 1-6 pm; closed holidays.

  Source: City of Junction City - Animal Control · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Pet licence required
  Website: https://www.junctioncity-ks.gov/162/Animal-Control

  Species: dogs, cats

  Required: Yes

  Ordinance url: https://library.municode.com/ks/junction_city/codes/code_of_ordinances

  'All pets must be licensed each year through the City of Junction City.' Limit of 6 dogs and cats combined per household. Pit bull/Staffordshire-type dogs must be current on rabies vaccine, spayed/neutered and microchipped (max two per household).

  Source: City of Junction City - Animal Control · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Rabies vaccination requirement (2)
  • Rule: Dogs and cats imported into Kansas must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection stating the animal has been vaccinated against rabies with a USDA-licensed product (immunity period and administration per manufacturer); dogs and cats under three months of age are not required to be vaccinated. K.A.R. 9-18-5, effective November 17, 2017 (authorized by K.S.A. 47-607, 47-607d, 47-610).

    Scope: state

    Statute url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/kansas/K-A-R-9-18-5

    Applies statewide (Kansas). Source: Kan. Admin. Regs. 9-18-5 Importing dogs and cats (Cornell LII copy of regulation text) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
  • Website: https://keap.kdhe.ks.gov/Ephtm/EphtContent/documents/Rabies%20Control%20How%20You%20Can%20Prevent.pdf

    Rule: Kansas Department of Health and Environment guidance (2017): rabies vaccine laws are maintained by Kansas cities and some counties; residents should contact their city or county clerk's office to learn which rabies vaccine requirements apply. State rabies control regulations are K.A.R. 28-1-13 and 28-1-14. KDHE advises having a veterinarian vaccinate all dogs, cats and ferrets.

    Scope: state

    Applies statewide (Kansas). Source: Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Rabies Tips: How You Can Prevent Rabies (2017) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Spay and neuter help
  Junction City Animal Shelter - low-cost spay/neuter and vet care vouchers (when Petco Love grant funds are available)

  Phone: 785-238-1359

  Website: https://www.junctioncity-ks.gov/162/Animal-Control

  Value varies with funds available; only available to Geary County residents.

  Source: City of Junction City - Animal Control · Checked Nov 5, 2026

About this place

• Population
  22,053 (2024)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates (cities and towns) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Land area (sq mi)
  11.546 (2025)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer Files (places) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Official website
  http://www.junctioncity-ks.gov

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Government Units Listing · Checked Nov 5, 2026