The Animal Control Section of the Rolla Police Department is first and foremost charged with the safety of the Public; the protection of injured, abuse or neglected animals and the responsibility of enforcing all laws pertaining to animals (both domestic and wild).
We are committed to...
Humanely capture any animal running at large, which in some way poses a threat to peace, health or welfare of the community
Investigate any and all animal abuse and neglect
Impartially enforce all animal laws
Feed, shelter and care for animals that are lost, abandoned or when owner relinquish ownership
Provide animals the opportunity to be adopted into a loving family and be given a chance to live in a healthy environment
Humanely remove wildlife from homes and work areas and relocate them in a better environment
Humanely enforce Rabies Ordinances for the protection of human and animal life
Educate the Public about the animal over population and the duties of the animal control officer
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1915 Sharp Rd.
Rolla, MO 65401
Create an alert and get notified with newly adoptable pets that meet your criteria.
The Rolla Animal Shelter is a small minicipal shelter in rural Missouri maintained and operated by the Animal control Division of the Rolla Police department. Our Shelter houses approximately 1700 to 1800 animals yearly and we currently have a 66% adoption rate. We welcome the help of all Rescue Groups. Unfortuanately we are not capble of transporting animals to you; however we may be able to connect you with local Rescues that may be able to assist you withthe transport of an animal. do to the high and quick turn-over, adoptions are on a first come, first served basis. The shelter cannot hold animals for anyone. If you are interested in a particular animal, you may want to contact the shelter before you visit, to ensure that the animal has not already been adopted.
Additional adoption info
When adopting any animal from the Rolla Animal Shelter you will be asked to pay an adoption fee of $20.00 and to sign an adoption contract. In this contract you will be asked to agree to the following:
I will provide humane care, giving the animal proper food, water, shelter and exercise
I will provide competent veterinary care, in case of illness or injury, and have all necessary vaccinations, including rabies, and other preventive care
I will have this animal spayed or neutered at or before the time specified (by animal control), and I will show proof of surgery to this adopting agency
I will not allow anyone to use this animal for any experimental purposes whatsoever
I will return this animal to the Rolla Animal Shelter if, at any time, I am requested to do so by the Animal Control Officer because of my violation of the terms of this agreement, making no charges for its upkeep or for any other reason
I agree that I will not attempt to hold the Rolla Animal Shelter responsible for any illness of the animal nor for any damages that the animal may do to any person or property
I accept that the information received regarding this animal is based on previous owner statement and may not be accurate
Owning a pet will not be in violation of rental or lease agreements
An Animal Control Officer or representative may check the living environment of this animal if deemed necessary
If you adopt an adult animal you will be required to spay/neuter and vaccinate this animal within thirty (30) days; if you adopt a puppy or kitten you must spay/neuter the animal by the time it is six (6) month old and vaccinate the puppy or kitten by the time it is four (4) month old.
Spaying/neutering an animal adopted from any Missouri Shelter is a requirement pursuant to Sections 273.400 to 273.405 of the Missouri Animal Care and Facilities Act.
Unfortunately most of our animals are strays and their medical history is unknown to us. Funding for routine preventative medical care is not available to us; therefore animals impounded at our shelter will only be vaccinated, spayed or neutered if the previous owners has done so. We are however able to perform a limited health and temperament evaluation before our animals are put up for adoption. We are not able to provide any guaranties and therefore any animal that shows health and/or temperament problems may be exchanged within a two (2) week period following the date of adoption.
Rolla, MO 65401
996 Missouri Avenue,
Suite C,
Saint Robert,
MO
65584
PO Box 735,
Sullivan,
MO
63080
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