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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.

Contact
Address
6228 Country Club Road
Murphysboro, IL 62966
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Meet their adoptable pets

6228 Country Club Road

Murphysboro, IL 62966

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Adoptable pets at St. Francis CARE

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

Chihuahua

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Papillon

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

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 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

PAWS Adoption Center

52 Dog Walk Rd,
Anna, IL 62906

Jefferson County Animal Control

107 E Perkins,
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Gunner's Run Rescue

Ruma, IL 62278

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

Jack Russell Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Cobden, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Spot's adoption status with email updates.
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Spot

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male
DuQuoin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Noodle's adoption status with email updates.
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Noodle

Boxer

Male
DuQuoin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Matilda's adoption status with email updates.
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Matilda

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Marion, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Joey's adoption status with email updates.
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Joey

Border Collie/Labrador Retriever

Male, 9 mos
Nashville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Joe's adoption status with email updates.
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Joe

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 mos
Marion, IL

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