Common Animal Control Questions

Animal Licensing

Q. Do I need a license for my dog or cat?
A. Yes. All cats and dogs, six months of age and older, must be licensed with the City annually.

Q. Where can I get an application for an animal license?
A. Applications are available at the Municipal Offices, 7700 Mission Road. Or you can download a license application.

Q. What do I do once I have the application?
A. Complete all pet information and have your veterinarian sign the application certifying your pet's rabies vaccination is valid, or attach the original rabies vaccination certificate to your license application. The original certificate will be returned to you.

Q. What is the deadline to get a license?
A. All City animal licenses renew in January and February -- late fees apply beginning March 1 of each year.

Q. How many pets can I have?
A. Each household is permitted to have a maximum of four pets, but no more than three of one species (dog or cat.)

License Fees

The following fee schedule applies to City animal licenses (initial licensing or renewals): If you are submitting your license application by mail, please add 50¢ for postage and handling.

For more information about animal licensing, contact the City Clerk's Office at 913-381-6464, or send an e-mail to cityclerk@pvkansas.com

Barking Dogs

When are Community Service Officers Available?

Lost/Found Animals

Q. What should I do if my pet gets lost?
A. Following are a series of steps you can take when you have a lost pet:
(1) Notify Animal Control at 913-385-4631.
(2) Notify the Police Communications Center at 913-642-5151.
(3) Notify the Lost Dog Registry at 816-333-0020.
(4) Notify surrounding ciites because your dog may cross city lines.
Leawood: 913-642-5555
Northeast JO CO Animal Control (includes Mission, Fairway, Westwood and Roeland Park): 913-782-6410
Overland Park: 913-895-6300
Kansas City, MO: 816-871-5900
(5) Register on line at www.kcpetconnect.com.
(6) Place a free ad with the Kansas City Star at 816-234-4000 or the Johnson County Sun at 913-381-1200.
(7) Make flyers with a current photo to distribute to grocery or pet stores

Q. What happens when an animal is found?
A. Lost animals located in Prairie Village and Mission Hills are taken to the Animal Medical Center (AMC) at 204 West 75th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64114 - 816-333-9000. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Animals are held for 10 days and placed for adoption at that time if the animal is suitable. If you live close to another municipality, you should check with them --.pets know no boundaries!

Q. How can you prevent your pet from becoming lost?
A. Always walk your dog on a leash -- our vets at AMC recommend a "gentle leader" or harness. You can bring your pet to AMC for a proper fitting. Your dog should have a collar with a current rabies tag, a City license, and an ID tag with at least a current phone number. You may want to think about having your pet microchipped, which is available at AMC for $50.00. It is always a good idea to have a current photo of each of your pets.

Q. How can I adopt a pet?
A. AMC lists all unclaimed animals up for adoption on two websites: animalmedicalcenterkc.com and petfinder.com

Leash Law

Q. Can you explain the leash law in Prairie Village?
A. The City's Leash Law requires dogs to be confined to the property of their owner/keeper, except when taken off the premises on a leash, in a cage, or in a car. Cats must be under the control of their owner/keeper. Cats which cause injury or damage to property shall be presumed not to be under the control of their owner/keeper.

The City's Community Service Officers are responsible for enforcing the City's animal control ordinances.; They both respond to complaints and patrol the City. Dogs will be picked up when observed or reported running loose.

Please call 913-642-6868 non-emergency number to contact Police Dispatch to report unconfined animals.