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Five Acres Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in St. Charles, MO

Five Acres Animal Shelter was formerly known as the St. Charles Humane Society. We are the only no-kill shelter in St. Charles County. Our mission is to enrich the lives of pets in need and families with thoughtful placement through C.A.R.E. - Compassion, Advocacy, Responsibility and Education.

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Address
1099 Pralle Lane
St. Charles, MO 63303
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Meet their adoptable pets

1099 Pralle Lane

St. Charles, MO 63303

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Adoptable pets at Five Acres Animal Shelter

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 4 yrs
St. Charles, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Maggie's adoption status with email updates.
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Maggie

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
St. Charles, MO
We'll also keep you updated on King Homie's adoption status with email updates.
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King Homie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
St. Charles, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Lily

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
St. Charles, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Monarch's adoption status with email updates.
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Monarch

Domestic Longhair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
St. Charles, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Large Fry's adoption status with email updates.
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Large Fry

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
St. Charles, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Junie B Jones's adoption status with email updates.
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Junie B Jones

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
St. Charles, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Misha's adoption status with email updates.
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Misha

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
St. Charles, MO

Shelter FAQs

We are located in St. Charles County, but serve the Greater St. Louis Area.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in adopting a new pet, the first step is to complete our online adoption application through our website at the link below.

Adoption application

https://www.fiveacresanimalshelter.org/adopt/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Five Acres Animal Shelter

Feline Friends

Old Hwy 100,
Washington, MO 63090

We'll also keep you updated on Kong AKA Shorty's adoption status with email updates.
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Kong AKA Shorty

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
St Charles, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Myrtle's adoption status with email updates.
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Myrtle

Border Collie

Female, Young
Highland, IL
We'll also keep you updated on OK/Regan James (Green) The James Gang's adoption status with email updates.
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OK/Regan James (Green) The James Gang

Brittany

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Hawk Point, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Varys's adoption status with email updates.
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Varys

Great Dane

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Columbia, IL

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