Jackson County Regional Animal Shelter

21001 Missouri 78 Independence, Missouri 64057

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

Jackson County Regional Animal Shelter in Independence, MO

Independence Shelters

(816) 325-7207 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed Today

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Jackson County Regional Animal Shelter in Independence, MO

Jackson County Regional Animal Shelter serves Independence, Missouri, located about 4 miles west of Independence at 21001 MO-78. Its mission is to protect the safety and welfare of people and animals in the community by promoting responsible pet ownership, and it works to take a leadership role in humane animal care, promote spay/neuter initiatives to reduce pet overpopulation, reunite lost pets with their families, and increase pet retention. The shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and closed Sunday and Monday.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

View adoptable pets online, then call or email the shelter to request a meeting with a specific animal (scheduling an appointment is preferred); adoption fees vary by animal type and age, and adopted animals include spay/neuter, vaccines, and other services in the fee.

Service area: Independence and unincorporated Jackson County, Missouri
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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