Q: What hours can you call Animal Control for
questions?
A: The Animal Control Division is open for animal questions from 7:00 AM to
5:00 PM
Q: When is the Animal Control Officer available for pick-ups?
A: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM- 4:00 PM. After hours and week ends
emergency calls (animal bite, inured animal, etc.) you must call the Police
Department at 524-4300.
Q: How do I get city license for my animal?
A: Animal licenses can be purchased at City Hall. Remember to bring proof of
vaccination from you veterinarian.
Q: How often do I have to update my animal license?
A: Animal licenses need to be renewed on January 1st of every year.
Q: What is the cost of a city animal license for my animal?
A: $10.00 per dog or cat (limit 4); Pot Belly Pig $100.00 (limit 1);
Primates $100.00 (limit4); Ferrets $100.00 (limit 4)
Q: Is there a leash law in Grain Valley?
A: Yes, pets must be contained or controlled at all times.
Q: Where is my animal taken if captured by Grain Valley Animal Control
Officer?
A: All animals picked up by the city are kept in the City’s kennel for 3
days, then they are taken to Kansas City Animal Control located at 4400
Raytown Road. Their phone number is (816)513-1313.
Q: How do I get my pet back From Grain Valley Animal Control?
A: In order to retrieve you pet, you must come to City Hall and pay the
impoundment fee of $25.00 per day. After the animal is transferred to Kansas
City you must pay the City impound fee plus kennel impoundment fee goes up
20.00 with each subsequent impoundment + kenneling. This fee applies only to
domestic animals. Exotic or farm animals would be a total of City and
contractors cost.
Q: What happens if my animal in picked up injured?
A: Any injured animal impounded by the City of Grain Valley will be treated
humanely and ever effort will be made to contact the owner euthanizing any
suffering animal. Any veterinary cost inured will be billed to the animal
owner.
Q: How do I report a lost or found animal?
A: Contact Animal Control at 847-6220. If you have a picture of the animal,
please email it to ckeller@cityofgrainvalley.org
