Pets in the city need to be licensed
The city of Branson provides a service of animal control to the community. In order for our community to have an effective animal control program, the city of Branson has an animal control officer and several animal ordinances. These ordinances are guidelines for the community to ensure that we provide a safe and healthy environment for our pets and loved ones.
One of the most important animal ordinances in the city of Branson is the requirement that all pets, cats and dogs, be licensed. The importance of this ordinance is without mention. It assists the animal control officer in identifying your pet if it were to get loose or escape from your residence. If your pet is found with a license tag, then it can be returned to you with minimal delay. If your pet is NOT licensed and the animal control officer finds it running at large, it can be mistaken as a stray where it would be taken to an animal shelter and put up for adoption. An animal license that identifies the proper owner can prevent this from happening. Another benefit of the animal licensing program is it assists the city in keeping record of the number of animals within our community, which provides us with the information we need to provide adequate service to the community.
If you reside outside the city limits, it is still a good idea to license your pet or have some type of identification for your animal. This will assist the Taney County Animal Control in identifying your pet and returning it to you without delay.
Rabies tags given by a licensed veterinarian are a very good method of identification for your pet.
If you need any information regarding licensing your pet or animal control, please contact the City of Branson Health Department.
