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St. Francis CARE

Animal shelter in Murphysboro, IL

We are a no kill shelter. On any given day you will find over 100 dogs/cats in our care. We also offer spay/neuter services to lower income families & individuals of Southern Illinois. With a veterinarian on staff full time, we take in sick & injured animals when we can and provide the medical care they need before finding them good loving homes. We also help our rescue community by providing lower cost Spay/Neuter services to local animal control facilities as we are able.

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Address
6228 Country Club Road
Murphysboro, IL 62966
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6228 Country Club Road

Murphysboro, IL 62966

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Adoptable pets at St. Francis CARE

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

Maltese

Male, 5 yrs
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ruby's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruby

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Boo's adoption status with email updates.
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Boo

Affenpinscher

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Allie's adoption status with email updates.
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Allie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Beaver's adoption status with email updates.
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Beaver

Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 mos
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Wally's adoption status with email updates.
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Wally

Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 mos
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sierra's adoption status with email updates.
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Sierra

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tango's adoption status with email updates.
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Tango

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Murphysboro, IL

Shelter FAQs

All of Southern Illinois

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process involves an application and contract.
All of our pets are dewormed, fully vaccinated (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis, Bordetela, & Rabies), microchipped, and spayed/neutered and started on age appropriate preventatives

Adoption application

https://www.stfrancis-care.org/adopt

Pets at shelters & rescues near St. Francis CARE

Animal Rescue of Southern Illinois

24459 State Route 177,
Nashville, IL 62263

Perry County Humane Society

8365 State Route 14,
DuQuoin, IL 62832

City of Herrin Animal Control - Illinois

1225 Weaver Rd,
Herrin, IL 62948

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 yrs
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bandana's adoption status with email updates.
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Bandana

Bluetick Coonhound

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Scar's adoption status with email updates.
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Scar

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Marion, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Missy's adoption status with email updates.
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Missy

Domestic Shorthair

Female
DuQuoin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Kevin's adoption status with email updates.
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Kevin

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 mos
Marion, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Dave's adoption status with email updates.
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Dave

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
DuQuoin, IL

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