Republic, MO

• Animal control
  City of Republic Animal Control Division (Community Development / Community Standards)

  Phone: 417-732-3190

  Address: Republic Animal Control Center, 732 Hwy. 174, Republic, MO 65738

  Website: https://www.republicmo.com/173/Animal-Control-Division

  Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5, closed weekends (based on staff availability)

  Read from Internet Archive snapshot 2026-04-02 (city site unreachable from this host).

  Source: City of Republic - Animal Control Division · Archived copy (Apr 2, 2026) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Emergency vet care

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

  Emergency Veterinary Clinic of SW Missouri

  Phone: 417-890-1600

  Address: 400 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802

  Website: https://www.evcspringfield.com/

  City: Springfield

  Nearest identified; located in Springfield. After-hours, not 24/7: weekdays 6:00 PM-8:00 AM; weekends 24 hours; open major holidays.

  Source: Emergency Veterinary Clinic of SW Missouri · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Animal shelters and rescues
  Republic Animal Control Center

  Phone: 417-732-3190

  Address: 732 Hwy. 174, Republic, MO 65738

  Website: https://www.republicmo.com/173/Animal-Control-Division

  Type: municipal animal control shelter (adoptions by application)

  Opened September 29, 2020. Read from Internet Archive snapshot 2026-04-02.

  Source: City of Republic - Animal Control Division · Archived copy (Apr 2, 2026) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Rabies vaccination requirement
  Rule: City Code violation: animals not vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian and not displaying the veterinarian-provided tag showing a current rabies vaccination (City Code Chapter 210 Animal Regulations, as summarized by the city).

  Scope: city

  Ordinance url: https://www.republicmo.com/173/Animal-Control-Division

  Read from Internet Archive snapshot 2026-04-02.

  Source: City of Republic - Animal Control Division · Archived copy (Apr 2, 2026) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Spay and neuter help
  Humane Society of Southwest Missouri - spay/neuter surgeries

  Phone: 417-833-2526

  Website: https://www.swh.org/spay-and-neuter--appointment-request-form.html

  Eligibility: Low-cost surgeries offered to the public; low-cost pricing restricted to owners on government assistance.

  Located in Springfield.

  Source: Humane Society of Southwest Missouri - Spay and Neuter · Checked Nov 5, 2026

About this place

• Population
  21,392 (2024)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates (cities and towns) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Land area (sq mi)
  16 (2025)

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

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