Animal Services


The City of Raytown is committed to helping pet owners keep their pets safe and healthy while preserving the peacefulness of our neighborhoods. Each pet owner is responsible for keeping his/her pet well cared for and safe. To report a possible violation of our animal regulations, please call 816-737-7025.

Our Services (for domestic animals only):

  • Cruelty/welfare investigations
  • Pet license
  • Removal of dead wildlife from public areas
  • Picks up strays within the City
  • Stray release
  • Injured or sick animal
  • Excessive noise
  • Assistance to Police/Fire Departments


Annual City Pet License 

All cats, dogs, ferrets and pot-bellied pigs over 90 days old are required to have a pet license. This license is separate than the rabies tag issued by your veterinarian. A license may be obtained online or in person at 10312 E 63rd St.

Click here for online Pet Licensing 

 


One-Year Pet License (rabies vaccine required)

Unaltered Animal - $30.00 per year
Altered Animal - $10.00 per year
Late Fee (30 days) additional $25.00

Three-Year Pet License (3- year rabies vaccine required)

Unaltered Animal - $50.00 per year
Altered Animal - $10.00 per year
Late Fee (30 days) additional $25.00
Lifetime Pet License (3-year rabies vaccine required) Altered Animal - $50.00

 

 

The City of Raytown's complete schedule of fees is available to view here.


Animal Impound

Fill out Neighborhood Services Animal Control attachment form if the individual picking up animal is not the owner.  Please make sure everything is filled out.

Note: All cats, dogs and ferrets are required to have an annual rabies vaccination from a veterinarian. Proof of vaccinations must be submitted with a pet license renewal.