Leavenworth, KS

• Animal control
  City of Leavenworth Animal Control

  Phone: 913-682-0268

  Address: 2019 S. 3rd Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048

  Website: https://www.lansingks.org/1324/Animal-Control-Wildlife-Information

  Address and phone as listed on the neighbouring City of Lansing's animal control page; City of Leavenworth's own pages intermittently refused this host.

  Source: City of Lansing - Animal Control & Wildlife Information · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Emergency vet care

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

  VEG Overland Park (Veterinary Emergency Group)

  Phone: (913) 297-3676

  Address: 6347 W 119th St suite h2, Overland Park, KS 66209

  Website: https://www.veg.com/locations/kansas

  City: Overland Park

  24/7 - page states open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving the greater Kansas City metro area. Nearest identified 24/7 hospital; located in Overland Park, KS.

  Source: VEG ER for Pets - Kansas locations · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Animal shelters and rescues
  Leavenworth County Humane Society

  Phone: 913-250-0506

  Address: 100 W Gilman Road, Lansing, KS 66043

  Website: https://www.lansingks.org/1324/Animal-Control-Wildlife-Information

  Type: humane society shelter

  Source: City of Lansing - Animal Control & Wildlife Information · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Pet licence required
  Website: https://www.leavenworthks.gov/ru/page/dog-licenses-available-2025

  Fees: $10 spayed/neutered; $20 unaltered; $10 late fee (late registration from April 1)

  Species: dogs 4 months of age and older

  Required: Yes

  City notice dated Jan. 31, 2025: licenses renew by March 31; proof of rabies vaccination required if it has expired since the last renewal. Sold at Animal Control (2019 S. 3rd Street), City Clerk's Office (100 N. 5th Street) and several local vets/pet businesses.

  Source: City of Leavenworth - Dog licenses available for 2025 · 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

About this place

• Population
  37,370 (2024)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates (cities and towns) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Land area (sq mi)
  24.35 (2025)

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

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