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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
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Meet their adoptable pets

2100 Shale Rd

Springfield, IL 62703

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 Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center

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

Border Collie

Female, 2 yrs
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on HEARTS's adoption status with email updates.
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HEARTS

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on CALI's adoption status with email updates.
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CALI

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 12 yrs 6 mos
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on PEPPER's adoption status with email updates.
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PEPPER

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 12 yrs 6 mos
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on TWIX's adoption status with email updates.
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TWIX

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on JAQUELINE's adoption status with email updates.
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JAQUELINE

Dachshund/American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Husky

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
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

Pets at shelters & rescues near Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center

Homeward Bound Pet Shelter

1720 Huston Drive,
Decatur, IL 62526

Macon County Animal Control and Care Center

2820 East Parkway Drive,
Decatur, IL 62526

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 7 mos
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Philomena's adoption status with email updates.
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Philomena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Fender's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Fender

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 10 yrs 10 mos
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ace's adoption status with email updates.
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Ace

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Taffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Taffy

Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Carlinville, IL

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