City of Bolivar, MO Animal Pound

City of Bolivar, MO Animal Pound Adoption fees: Dogs $40, Cats $20. We can only accept cash or check for fees. The animal pound is at 2002 E. The pound is accessible off of Division Street.

The City of Bolivar has an animal control officer who is available to pick up animals. Division Street behind the Liberty Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant. We’re open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. We’re available before and after hours and on Saturdays by appointment only. Please call 417-328-5896 by 3 p.m. on weekdays for special appointments. We are a cash only facility. Pet

owners within city limits of Bolivar who surrender animals to the pound must pay a $25 surrender fee. By appointment only. Pet owners must pay a $10 per day boarding fee and a $10 pick up fee to claim an animal that was delivered to the shelter by the animal control officer. The owner will also need verification of current rabies vaccination. Animals housed at the Bolivar Animal Pound generally leave in one of the following ways: Adoption, return to owner, transfer to another shelter/rescue and euthanasia. DISCLAIMER about euthanasia: It is the policy of the Bolivar Animal Pound that animals be handled with respect and sensitivity and protected from stress, fear, discomfort or pain. Euthanasia is performed by a licensed veterinarian and shall be accomplished by a method specified as acceptable by the American Veterinary Medical Association Panel on Euthanasia. While the goal is to identify a home for all animals finding their way to the Bolivar Animal Pound, it may be necessary to euthanize some animals. Such reasons include, but are not limited to medical/injury, aggressive behavioral issues, or inability to identify a new home. Critically ill or seriously injured animals may be euthanized prior to conclusion of the holding period if such action is deemed necessary to prevent additional suffering in the opinion of the division lieutenant, officer on scene and/or veterinarian. All animals housed at the animal pound more than 60 days may be humanely euthanized, unless otherwise approved by the division lieutenant or Bolivar Chief of Police. The division lieutenant will be consulted prior to euthanasia and updated on the status of the animals' adoptability. The pound will investigate options relative to keeping or euthanizing of animals and will work jointly with the local humane society in order to adopt out all animals when possible. The adoption fee for dogs is $40 if they are already spayed or neutered before coming to the pound. This includes DAPPv, Bordetella, and rabies shots. The adoption fee for cats is $20. This includes rabies and FRCP shots. If you are in need of having an animal picked up by animal control, please call non-emergency dispatch at 417-777-3911. To donate a dog or cat bed to the animal pound, you may contact the pound by calling 417-328-5896 or by emailing [email protected]. The division lieutenant is Lt. Steve Van Tassell. Email [email protected] for questions and comments directed to him.

The animal pound will be closed to the public Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day.We'll return to normal hours o...
09/05/2026

The animal pound will be closed to the public Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We'll return to normal hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Found and looking for owner. Please call 417-777-3911 to claim.
09/03/2026

Found and looking for owner. Please call 417-777-3911 to claim.

Our staff found a chihuahua in the area of the Bolivar Recreation & Aquatic Center on West Broadway Street. If you are m...
08/19/2026

Our staff found a chihuahua in the area of the Bolivar Recreation & Aquatic Center on West Broadway Street.

If you are missing a chihuahua in this area, please call 417-328-5896 to claim.

08/17/2026
HEADS UP: The City of Bolivar upgraded phone systems across all of its locations yesterday, and we’ve found that the cha...
08/14/2026

HEADS UP: The City of Bolivar upgraded phone systems across all of its locations yesterday, and we’ve found that the change is impacting our phones.

At this time, our direct phone line isn’t active.

But, you can still reach us! Call the Polk County 911 Central Dispatch non-emergency line at 417-777-3911 to contact our staff by phone.

You can also call City Hall at 417-326-2489 during regular business hours, and they’ll get you to the right place.

Another way to reach staff is via email. You can find many email addresses available on our website at www.Bolivar.Mo.Us.

You can also message us directly through the website.

Thanks for your patience as we work out the bugs with the new system! We’ll let you know when our direct line is up and running again.

08/13/2026

HEADS UP: We upgraded our phone systems across all City locations today. And we are, of course, having a few technical hiccups as we navigate the transition.

Most direct phone lines to staff are no longer active.

But, you can still reach us! Here are the numbers you can call to talk with our staff.

City Hall: 417-326-2489
Bolivar Police Department: 417-326-5298
Bolivar City Fire Department: 417-326-2489
Bolivar Parks & Recreation: 417-777-1215
Bolivar Municipal Golf Course: 417-326-6600
Greenwood Cemetery: 417-326-4232

If you aren't sure who you need to talk to, you can always call City Hall at 417-326-2489, and we'll get you to the right place.

Another great way to reach staff is via email. You can find many email addresses available on our website at www.Bolivar.Mo.Us

You can also message us directly through the website!

Thanks for your patience as we work out the bugs with the new system!

Found and looking for owner. Please call 417-328-5896 to claim.
08/11/2026

Found and looking for owner. Please call 417-328-5896 to claim.

Address

2002 E Division Street
Bolivar, MO
65613

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(417) 328-5896

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