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

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Amal

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
O'Fallon, MO
We'll also keep you updated on jack's adoption status with email updates.
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jack

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

German Shorthaired Pointer

Male, Adult
Godfrey, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Watercolor's adoption status with email updates.
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Watercolor

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr
St. Charles, MO
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STRAWBERRY

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Chicken

Male, 6 mos
Union, MO

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