West Plains, MO

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

Animal care and wellness

Animal control
City of West Plains Animal Care and Control Department (West Plains Police Department)
Phone: 417-255-1860
Website: https://westplains.gov/departments/emergency-services/police/animal-control/
Hours: Mon-Thu 7am-3pm, Fri 7am-11am; office not always staffed - leave message or contact Police Dispatch
Police phone: 417-256-2244
Operates the city impound/shelter; adoptable dogs posted on the department's Facebook page
Source: City of West Plains - Animal Control · 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://evcspringfield.com/
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:00pm-8:00am; Sat & Sun 24 hours; open major holidays
City: Springfield
Nearest identified; located in Springfield (Greene County). After-hours emergency clinic (weeknights + 24h weekends), not 24/7.
Source: Emergency Veterinary Clinic of SW Missouri · Checked Nov 5, 2026
Animal shelters and rescues
City of West Plains Animal Care and Control (municipal impound/shelter)
Phone: 417-255-1860
Website: https://westplains.gov/departments/emergency-services/police/animal-control/
Type: municipal
Source: City of West Plains - Animal Control · Checked Nov 5, 2026
Pet licence required
Website: https://westplains.gov/departments/emergency-services/police/animal-control/
Term: Registration tags valid April 1 - March 31, renewed every year
Where: City Hall Utility Counter, Police Department, or Animal Control Office
Species: dog
Fee note: Registration form is free; no fee listed on the city page
Required: Yes
Ordinance url: https://library.municode.com/mo/west_plains/codes/code_of_ordinances
Proof required: proof of rabies vaccination
Source: City of West Plains - Animal Control · Checked Nov 5, 2026
Rabies vaccination requirement
Rule: Proof of rabies vaccination is required to register a dog with the City of West Plains (annual tag).
Scope: city
Ordinance url: https://library.municode.com/mo/west_plains/codes/code_of_ordinances
Source: City of West Plains - Animal Control · Checked Nov 5, 2026
Spay and neuter help
Operation SNIP (Humane Society of Missouri / AMCMA)
Phone: 314-951-1534
Website: https://amcma.org/services/spay-neuter/
Locations: 1201 Macklind Ave, St. Louis 63110, 11660 Administration Dr, Maryland Heights 63146
Eligibility: Missouri residents (statewide eligibility stated on the program page); pets 4+ months, rabies and distemper current; up to 3 pets per household per year; funding-limited
Statewide-eligible program; surgeries are performed in the St. Louis area, not locally.
Source: Animal Medical Center of Mid-America - Spay & Neuter / SNIP · Checked Nov 5, 2026