Jefferson City, MO

• Animal control
  Jefferson City Police Department - Animal Control (Jefferson City Animal Shelter)

  Phone: (573) 634-6429

  Address: 2308 Hyde Park Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109

  Website: https://jeffersoncitymo.gov/government/animal_control/

  After hours: (573) 634-6429 also the after-hours emergency line

  Service area: Rescues strays within the limits of Jefferson City

  Source: City of Jefferson - 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

  Nearest identified 24/7 emergency service; located in Columbia (Boone County). Page states it is currently unable to provide 24-hour emergency care for all animals; call ahead.

  Source: MU Veterinary Health Center · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Animal shelters and rescues
  Jefferson City Animal Shelter

  Phone: (573) 634-6429

  Address: 2308 Hyde Park Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109

  Website: https://jeffersoncitymo.gov/government/animal_control/

  Type: municipal (Jefferson City Police Department Animal Control); serves Cole County only for strays and owner releases

  Source: City of Jefferson - Animal Shelter Information · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Pet licence required
  Website: https://www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/government/faqs.php

  Required: No

  Ordinance url: https://library.municode.com/mo/jefferson_city/codes/code_of_ordinances

  City Clerk FAQ: not required to license a pet, but the pet must have all required vaccinations and abide by Chapter 5 of the City Code. Limit of 6 animals without a Multiple Animal Permit (Animal Control FAQ).

  Source: City of Jefferson - City Clerk FAQs · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Rabies vaccination requirement
  Rule: Jefferson City law requires all dogs, cats and ferrets to have a current 1-year rabies vaccination, given yearly by a licensed veterinarian; proof required to redeem an impounded animal (a $25 fee applies if not current, with a $20 voucher toward a participating veterinarian).

  Scope: city

  Ordinance url: https://library.municode.com/mo/jefferson_city/codes/code_of_ordinances

  Source: City of Jefferson - Animal Shelter Information · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Spay and neuter help
  Friends of the Jefferson City Animal Shelter - spay/neuter coupons

  Email: pawfriends@hotmail.com

  Website: https://www.friendsofjcas.org/

  Detail: Coupons for $100 off a spay or neuter surgery for dogs, cats and rabbits (about 35 per month) at participating local veterinarians; also 'Wild Things' trap-neuter-return program for community cats.

  Source: Friends of the Jefferson City Animal Shelter · Checked Nov 5, 2026

About this place

• Population
  42,564 (2024)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates (cities and towns) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Land area (sq mi)
  36.062 (2025)

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

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