City of Leawood drops pet licensing

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City of Leawood drops pet licensing

As of January 28, the City of Leawood has ended its standard pet licensing program. Instead, Leawood will require all dogs and cats to have a microchip or vanity tag and be up to date on the rabies vaccination. This change simplifies pet ownership and reduces administrative costs while focusing on responsible pet care and community safety. Dogs and cats over six months old must either wear an identification tag or plate attached to their collar …