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Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center

Animal shelter in Springfield, IL

We are a county run animal shelter full of animal-loving staff and volunteers.

Contact
Address
2100 Shale Rd
Springfield, IL 62703
Donation
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Meet their adoptable pets

2100 Shale Rd

Springfield, IL 62703

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center

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ANGUS

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Springfield, IL
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ARCHIE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Springfield, IL
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STITCH

Beagle

Male, 6 mos
Springfield, IL
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ASTER

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Springfield, IL
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WEEDHOPPER

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Springfield, IL
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BROOKLYN

Australian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Springfield, IL

Shelter FAQs

We serve anyone who wishes to adopt from us. However, transporting the animal is up to the adopter. We can only accept animals who reside in Sangamon County.

Additional adoption info

Adoption applications are processed on a first come first serve basis. If you live in Sangamon County, you must prove your pets are current on the rabies vaccine and registered with the county. If you rent, staff will call homeowner or apartment manager to verify approval to have pets.

Adoption application

https://sangamondepartments.blob.core.windows.net/dnnfiles/Health/pdf/ACC-Adoption-Application_Fillable-7-22.pdf

Pets at shelters & rescues near Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center

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Clinton, IL 61727

Macoupin County Animal Control and Adoption Center

21640 Route 4,
Carlinville, IL 62626

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Jagger

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 12 yrs 1 mo
Springfield, IL
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Sez

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Springfield, IL
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Sasha

Akita

Female, 6 yrs
Springfield, IL
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Mork

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 11 mos
Springfield, IL
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Zeke

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Springfield, IL
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Dan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Springfield, IL

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