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Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center

Animal shelter in Springfield, IL

We are a county run animal shelter full of animal-loving staff and volunteers.

Contact
Address
2100 Shale Rd
Springfield, IL 62703
Donation
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Meet their adoptable pets

2100 Shale Rd

Springfield, IL 62703

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

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Adoptable pets at Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center

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HEATH

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Springfield, IL
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RIVER

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Springfield, IL
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MARTIN

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 mos
Springfield, IL
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RUTHERFORD

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Springfield, IL
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CHECKERS

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Springfield, IL
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FRANK

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Springfield, IL

Shelter FAQs

We serve anyone who wishes to adopt from us. However, transporting the animal is up to the adopter. We can only accept animals who reside in Sangamon County.

Additional adoption info

Adoption applications are processed on a first come first serve basis. If you live in Sangamon County, you must prove your pets are current on the rabies vaccine and registered with the county. If you rent, staff will call homeowner or apartment manager to verify approval to have pets.

Adoption application

https://sangamondepartments.blob.core.windows.net/dnnfiles/Health/pdf/ACC-Adoption-Application_Fillable-7-22.pdf

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Jack

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Carlinville, IL
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Amanda

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 10 mos
Springfield, IL
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Blade Runner

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 4 mos
Springfield, IL
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Clara

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Springfield, IL
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Sonya

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Springfield, IL
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Ascot

New Zealand

Female, 2 mos
Springfield, IL

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