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Five Acres Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in St. Charles, MO

Five Acres Animal Shelter was formerly known as the St. Charles Humane Society. We are the only no-kill shelter in St. Charles County. Our mission is to enrich the lives of pets in need and families with thoughtful placement through C.A.R.E. - Compassion, Advocacy, Responsibility and Education.

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Address
1099 Pralle Lane
St. Charles, MO 63303
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Meet their adoptable pets

1099 Pralle Lane

St. Charles, MO 63303

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Five Acres Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Roxanne's adoption status with email updates.
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Roxanne

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
St. Charles, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Tippy's adoption status with email updates.
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Tippy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
St. Charles, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Patchy the Pirate's adoption status with email updates.
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Patchy the Pirate

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 7 mos
St. Charles, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Noodle's adoption status with email updates.
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Noodle

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 mos
St. Charles, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Blissful Berry's adoption status with email updates.
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Blissful Berry

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
St. Charles, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Snickerberry Swirl's adoption status with email updates.
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Snickerberry Swirl

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
St. Charles, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Scarlette's adoption status with email updates.
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Scarlette

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
St. Charles, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Kade's adoption status with email updates.
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Kade

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
St. Charles, MO

Shelter FAQs

We are located in St. Charles County, but serve the Greater St. Louis Area.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in adopting a new pet, the first step is to complete our online adoption application through our website at the link below.

Adoption application

https://www.fiveacresanimalshelter.org/adopt/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Five Acres Animal Shelter

Gateway Pet Guardians

725 N 15th St,
East ST Louis, IL 62205

Homeward Bound Humane Society

PO Box 292,
Warrenton, MO 63383

St. Clair County Animal Adoption Center

1250 South 11th Street, PO BOX 506,
Belleville, IL 62226

We'll also keep you updated on Buster's adoption status with email updates.
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Buster

American Shorthair

Male, Senior
O'Fallon, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Crikey CB's adoption status with email updates.
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Crikey CB

Labrador Retriever/Dachshund

Female, 2 mos
St Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Maverick's adoption status with email updates.
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Maverick

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
St. Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Dante's adoption status with email updates.
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Dante

Mini Rex

Male, Young
Chesterfield, MO
We'll also keep you updated on CLYDE's adoption status with email updates.
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CLYDE

Labrador Retriever

Male, 9 mos
St. Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Tango Mango's adoption status with email updates.
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Tango Mango

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
St. Louis, MO

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