Paola, KS

Animal care and wellness first, then what is available locally.

Animal care and wellness

Pet licence required
Website: https://paolaks.citycode.net/chapter-2-animal-control-and-regulation/article-03-cat-regulations/
Fees: $10 per unneutered cat, $5 per neutered cat per year (2-303); $30 for unneutered cat if unregistered cat picked up by Animal Control
Species: cats
Required: Yes
Ordinance url: https://paolaks.citycode.net/chapter-2-animal-control-and-regulation/article-03-cat-regulations/
City Code 2-302: cats must be licensed; 2-304 rabies certificate required before tag issued. (The dogs article 2-201..2-210 was not seen to contain a dog license section.)
Source: City of Paola - City Code (Citycode), animal regulation article · Checked Nov 5, 2026
Rabies vaccination requirement
Rule: Every owner or harborer must have their dog/cat vaccinated for rabies by a licensed veterinarian (City Code 2-202).
Scope: city
Ordinance url: https://paolaks.citycode.net/chapter-2-animal-control-and-regulation/article-02-dogs-and-cats/
Source: City of Paola - City Code (Citycode), animal regulation article · Checked Nov 5, 2026

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