Review of Animal Control Ordinances

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UPDATE: This project will be discussed during the regular Board of Health meeting at 5:30 p.m., April 9, 2026. The board will be discussing feral cat ordinances.

The Columbia/Boone County Board of Health, at the direction of City Council, has begun reviewing Chapter 5 - Animals and Fowl of the City of Columbia Code of Ordinances. The Board will host a series of public meetings to review potential changes to the ordinances.

The Board will review Chapter 5 - Animals and Fowl for the next several months. The key area of discussion for each meeting will be posted here, as well as the City’s Event Calendar. The meetings will include presentations from staff with a review of existing ordinances and suggested updates to the ordinance, followed by a discussion between board members. The Board will also hear comments from the public. Be sure to look at the proposed changes in Article III by looking in the "Documents" tab on the right side of your screen. Changes will be underlined and in red text.

Comments collected up to three days before each meeting will be shared with the Board. Submit comments no later than April 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. View proposed changes in the Documents section on the right side of the screen.



UPDATE: This project will be discussed during the regular Board of Health meeting at 5:30 p.m., April 9, 2026. The board will be discussing feral cat ordinances.

The Columbia/Boone County Board of Health, at the direction of City Council, has begun reviewing Chapter 5 - Animals and Fowl of the City of Columbia Code of Ordinances. The Board will host a series of public meetings to review potential changes to the ordinances.

The Board will review Chapter 5 - Animals and Fowl for the next several months. The key area of discussion for each meeting will be posted here, as well as the City’s Event Calendar. The meetings will include presentations from staff with a review of existing ordinances and suggested updates to the ordinance, followed by a discussion between board members. The Board will also hear comments from the public. Be sure to look at the proposed changes in Article III by looking in the "Documents" tab on the right side of your screen. Changes will be underlined and in red text.

Comments collected up to three days before each meeting will be shared with the Board. Submit comments no later than April 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. View proposed changes in the Documents section on the right side of the screen.



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  • Share Since several people are mentioning the problem with stray cats- and unfortunately, shelters are limited on space- I have a suggestion. Stephens College partners with Second Chance for the Pet Fostering Program- why can't Mizzou do that?? It'll improve the mental health of students and boost a feeling of community with the incoming students too. on Facebook Share Since several people are mentioning the problem with stray cats- and unfortunately, shelters are limited on space- I have a suggestion. Stephens College partners with Second Chance for the Pet Fostering Program- why can't Mizzou do that?? It'll improve the mental health of students and boost a feeling of community with the incoming students too. on Twitter Share Since several people are mentioning the problem with stray cats- and unfortunately, shelters are limited on space- I have a suggestion. Stephens College partners with Second Chance for the Pet Fostering Program- why can't Mizzou do that?? It'll improve the mental health of students and boost a feeling of community with the incoming students too. on Linkedin Email Since several people are mentioning the problem with stray cats- and unfortunately, shelters are limited on space- I have a suggestion. Stephens College partners with Second Chance for the Pet Fostering Program- why can't Mizzou do that?? It'll improve the mental health of students and boost a feeling of community with the incoming students too. link

    Since several people are mentioning the problem with stray cats- and unfortunately, shelters are limited on space- I have a suggestion. Stephens College partners with Second Chance for the Pet Fostering Program- why can't Mizzou do that?? It'll improve the mental health of students and boost a feeling of community with the incoming students too.

    MadinCoMo asked 8 months ago

    We appreciate the idea and will pass it on to the Board at the next meeting on April 9!

  • Share I have payed to have a number of cats fixed I can't afford this any longer... it's difficult to catch the cat because I have had raccoons, opossums and a skunk in the cages.. We need support with cages and funding.. It's not an easy task..on your own on Facebook Share I have payed to have a number of cats fixed I can't afford this any longer... it's difficult to catch the cat because I have had raccoons, opossums and a skunk in the cages.. We need support with cages and funding.. It's not an easy task..on your own on Twitter Share I have payed to have a number of cats fixed I can't afford this any longer... it's difficult to catch the cat because I have had raccoons, opossums and a skunk in the cages.. We need support with cages and funding.. It's not an easy task..on your own on Linkedin Email I have payed to have a number of cats fixed I can't afford this any longer... it's difficult to catch the cat because I have had raccoons, opossums and a skunk in the cages.. We need support with cages and funding.. It's not an easy task..on your own link

    I have payed to have a number of cats fixed I can't afford this any longer... it's difficult to catch the cat because I have had raccoons, opossums and a skunk in the cages.. We need support with cages and funding.. It's not an easy task..on your own

    Cat catcher asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for your feedback.  We will take this into consideration.

  • Share Is this for animals in City limits of Columbia only on Facebook Share Is this for animals in City limits of Columbia only on Twitter Share Is this for animals in City limits of Columbia only on Linkedin Email Is this for animals in City limits of Columbia only link

    Is this for animals in City limits of Columbia only

    Cindy asked about 1 year ago

    This is for animals specifically within the City limits.

  • Share If a Person cannot feed and care for Feral cats due to neighbor's not wanting them around (Most have been Spayed), Will Animal Control come get them? on Facebook Share If a Person cannot feed and care for Feral cats due to neighbor's not wanting them around (Most have been Spayed), Will Animal Control come get them? on Twitter Share If a Person cannot feed and care for Feral cats due to neighbor's not wanting them around (Most have been Spayed), Will Animal Control come get them? on Linkedin Email If a Person cannot feed and care for Feral cats due to neighbor's not wanting them around (Most have been Spayed), Will Animal Control come get them? link

    If a Person cannot feed and care for Feral cats due to neighbor's not wanting them around (Most have been Spayed), Will Animal Control come get them?

    Mimiof17 asked about 1 year ago

    There are currently no ordinances pertaining to cats running at large that allow Animal Control to pick them up and impound them. The current contract with the Humane Society states that Animal Control is not allowed to intake community cats unless there are life-threatening illnesses or injuries, bite someone or are part of a cruelty investigation/law enforcement request.

  • Share Will this problem be addressed humanely? on Facebook Share Will this problem be addressed humanely? on Twitter Share Will this problem be addressed humanely? on Linkedin Email Will this problem be addressed humanely? link

    Will this problem be addressed humanely?

    Katherine asked about 1 year ago

    Yes! No animals will be harmed during, before or after this process ends.

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