Columbia, MO

• Animal control
  Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services - Animal Control Division

  Phone: 573-449-1888

  Email: AnimalControl@CoMo.gov

  Address: 1005 W. Worley St, Columbia, MO 65203

  Website: https://www.como.gov/health/animal-control/

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

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

  University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center - Small Animal Hospital (Emergency and Critical Care)

  Phone: 573-882-7821

  Address: 900 E. Campus Drive, Columbia, MO

  Website: https://vhc.missouri.edu/small-animal-hospital/emergency-and-critical-care

  City: Columbia

  After hours phone: 573-882-4589

  Advertises 24/7 emergency service but states it is currently unable to provide 24-hour emergency care for all animals due to staffing; call ahead.

  Source: MU Veterinary Health Center · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Animal shelters and rescues
  Central Missouri Humane Society

  Phone: 573-443-7387

  Address: 616 Big Bear Blvd., Columbia, MO 65202

  Website: https://www.cmhspets.org/

  Type: nonprofit; contract shelter for Columbia/Boone County Animal Control

  Source: Central Missouri Humane Society · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Pet licence required
  Website: https://www.como.gov/health/animal-control/

  Age: over three months old

  Fees: Intact over 12 months: Up to 1 year: $15; Over 1 to 2 years: $30; Over 2 to 3 years: $45; Neutered or 3 to 12 months: Up to 1 year: $5; Over 1 to 2 years: $15; Over 2 to 3 years: $15

  Term: dogs up to three years; cats normally one year

  Where: Columbia veterinary offices, PHHS (1005 W. Worley St), City Cashier's Office (701 E. Broadway); proof of rabies immunization required

  Species: dog, cat

  Fee note: City page's ordinance excerpt lists $10 for the neutered 1-2 year term, conflicting with $15 in its fee table; confirm with PHHS.

  Required: Yes

  Ordinance url: https://library.municode.com/mo/columbia/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH5ANFO

  Source: City of Columbia - Animal Control · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Rabies vaccination requirement
  Rule: City of Columbia ordinance requires all dogs and cats to have a current rabies vaccination, even if kept indoors; proof of rabies immunization required for a city license. Biting dogs/cats inside city limits are impounded by Animal Control for 10 days (with exceptions).

  Scope: city

  Ordinance url: https://library.municode.com/mo/columbia/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH5ANFO

  Source: City of Columbia - Animal Control · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Spay and neuter help (2)
  • Animal Control / Central Missouri Humane Society free spay-neuter voucher program

    Phone: 573-443-7387

    Website: https://www.como.gov/health/animal-control/

    Eligibility: Columbia or Boone County residents on listed assistance programs or income-eligible; one per household per year

    Source: City of Columbia - Animal Control · Checked Nov 5, 2026
  • The Spay Neuter Project

    Phone: (573) 397-6443

    Address: 206 Austin Ave., Suite A, Columbia, MO 65203

    Website: https://www.spayneuterprojectmo.org/

    Source: The Spay Neuter Project · Checked Nov 5, 2026

About this place

• Population
  130,900 (2024)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates (cities and towns) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Land area (sq mi)
  67.837 (2025)

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

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