FAQs

I live outside the City limits. Must I license my dog?: Yes, all dogs living within the Missoula County limits must be licensed through Animal Control.Learn more...

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1. Can I allow my dog to run off-leash in City parks?: Some city parks have designated areas where a dog can be off-leash. Contact Missoula Parks & Recreation to learn which parks allow off-leash dogs, and where dogs must be leashed.
Reach Parks & Recreation by telephone at (406) 552-7275, or browse bark park locations here.

2. How do I report a problem with an off-leash dog(s), or dogs running at-large?: Missoula Animal Control needs your help to enforce animal laws. Incidents can be reported to Animal Control by telephone at 541-7387. Providing information about a person, such as a name, phone number, a license plate number, is helpful when known. Reports can be made outside of working hours as voice messages are monitored. City/County Animal Control

3. Do I need to license my pet?: The City and the County require dogs to be licensed. Learn more...

4. What will a dog license cost me?: It depends on whether or not your dog is spayed or neutered. More information...

5. How do I make a complaint?: Call (406) 541-7387 or stop by the Animal Control office located at 6700 Butler Creek Road.

6. What can I do about a barking dog in my neighborhood?: First talk to the dog owner and work it out between neighbors. If that doesn't work, call Animal Control at 541-7387. Learn more about nuisance barking in Title 6 of
Missoula Municipal Code...

7. What should I do if I lose my pet?: Call Animal Control and the Humane Society to give them your pet's description. Then contact the Missoulian to put a lost pet ad in the newspaper for three days free of charge. Post flyers in your neighborhood. And most important, don’t give up hope for animals. They are reunited with their owners long after they have been lost. Animal Control...

8. Are all stray animals accepted by Animal Control?: All stray animals from Missoula County are accepted by the shelter. Animal Control cannot accept animals outside of the county, but they can be taken to the Humane Society. If the Humane Society is closed, Animal Control will accept out-of-county animals space permitting, or for the welfare of the animal. Learn more...

9. What do I do if I find an injured animal after the shelter is closed?: Take the animal to Pruyn Veterinary Hospital, 2501 Russell, located behind the Fairgrounds. The phone number is (406) 829-8150.

10. I live outside the City limits. Must I license my dog?: Yes, all dogs living within the Missoula County limits must be licensed through Animal Control. Learn more...

12. Does Animal Control adopt animals to the public?: Yes, Animal Control adopts animals to qualified homes. Contact Animal Control at 541-7387 or drop by the office at 6700 Butler Creek Road.
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13. What should I do if I have an animal problem when Animal Control is not available?: If it is an emergency, call 911 and an officer will respond. The 24-hour, non-emergency Police Desk phone number is (406) 552-6300 for city residents. Missoula County residents should contact the Sheriff's Office at (406) 258-4810 during normal working hours, or call 911 after hours.

14. I've been bitten. Who should I notify?: First call Animal Control at 541-7387. If Animal Control personnel are not available, notify the City Police or the County Sheriff.
If it is an emergency, call 911 and an officer will respond. The 24-hour, non-emergency Police Desk phone number is (406) 552-6300 for city residents. Missoula County residents should contact the Sheriff's Office at (406) 258-4810 during normal working hours, or call 911 after hours.

Contact Information

Office (406) 541-7387 Fax (406) 541-7389

email: animalcontrol@co.missoula.mt.us

Location and mailing address:
Animal Control
6700 Butler Creek Road
Missoula, MT 59808
Animal Control