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City of St. Louis Animal Care and Control

Animal shelter in St. Louis, MO

To ensure the health and safety of St. Louis City residents and companion animals through the enforcement of pet-related ordinances, as well as the promotion of pet safety and responsible pet ownership.

Our goals are to:

Protect the public.
Guarantee the humane treatment of companion animals.
Reduce companion animal overpopulation.
End companion animal abuse.

Contact
Address
2801 Clark Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63103
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2801 Clark Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63103

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Adoptable pets at City of St. Louis Animal Care and Control

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
St. Louis, MO
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Dee Dee

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Puppy
St. Louis, MO
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Ivan

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
St. Louis, MO

Shelter FAQs

The City of St. Louis Animal Care and Control (ACC) is housed in the Department of Health. We provide rabies registration and licensing services and are responsible for the enforcement of pet-related city ordinances in the city of St. Louis. Additionally, we provide outreach and education services regarding pet safety and responsible pet ownership.

Additional adoption info

You are welcome to visit our shelter at 2801 Clark Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103 between the hours of 10am-5pm, seven days a week, to meet our adoptable animals. If possible, we ask that you call ahead so we can make sure staff are available to provide you the best customer service.

Adoption application

https://www.strayrescue.org/adoption-application

Pets at shelters & rescues near City of St. Louis Animal Care and Control

Dog Saver

6630 Highway AJ,
Washington, MO 63090

Polk County Humane Society - St. Louis Transport

10900 Sunset Hills Plaza,
St. Louis, MO 63127

Paws for Consideration

2355 South Drive,
Festus, MO 63028

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
House Springs, MO
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Elena

Domestic Shorthair

Female
O'Fallon, MO
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Polaris

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 mos
St. Louis, MO
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NASCAR

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
St. Louis, MO
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Cranberry

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs
St.Jacob, IL

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