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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
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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

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on BRUTUS's adoption status with email updates.
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BRUTUS

American Bulldog

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on COMET's adoption status with email updates.
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COMET

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on TROPHY's adoption status with email updates.
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TROPHY

Domestic Shorthair

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

Basset Hound/American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on MEATLOAF's adoption status with email updates.
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MEATLOAF

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
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

Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue

PO Box 255,
Williamsville, IL 62693

Mason County Pets Without Parents

Mason County Pets Without Parents, PO Box 166,
Easton, IL 62633

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on CRISPY POTATO STACK's adoption status with email updates.
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CRISPY POTATO STACK

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy 's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Doberman Pinscher/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cammy's adoption status with email updates.
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Cammy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Springfield, IL

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