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St. Francis CARE

Animal shelter in Murphysboro, IL

We are a no kill shelter. On any given day you will find over 100 dogs/cats in our care. We also offer spay/neuter services to lower income families & individuals of Southern Illinois. With a veterinarian on staff full time, we take in sick & injured animals when we can and provide the medical care they need before finding them good loving homes. We also help our rescue community by providing lower cost Spay/Neuter services to local animal control facilities as we are able.

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Address
6228 Country Club Road
Murphysboro, IL 62966
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6228 Country Club Road

Murphysboro, IL 62966

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Adoptable pets at St. Francis CARE

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mocha's adoption status with email updates.
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Mocha

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tina's adoption status with email updates.
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Tina

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Polo's adoption status with email updates.
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Polo

French Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Oakley's adoption status with email updates.
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Oakley

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Freya's adoption status with email updates.
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Freya

Border Collie

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Murphysboro, IL

Shelter FAQs

All of Southern Illinois

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process involves an application and contract.
All of our pets are dewormed, fully vaccinated (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis, Bordetela, & Rabies), microchipped, and spayed/neutered and started on age appropriate preventatives

Adoption application

https://www.stfrancis-care.org/adopt

Pets at shelters & rescues near St. Francis CARE

Animal Rescue of Southern Illinois

24459 State Route 177,
Nashville, IL 62263

Gunner's Run Rescue

Ruma, IL 62278

Shawnee Rescue

P.O. Box,
Marion, IL 62959

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

Collie

Male, Young
Sparta, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ringo's adoption status with email updates.
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Ringo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Anna, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bruno's adoption status with email updates.
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Bruno

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Anna, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Zena's adoption status with email updates.
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Zena

Labrador Retriever/Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Grand Chain, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Timmy's adoption status with email updates.
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Timmy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Marion, IL

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