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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 FAITH's adoption status with email updates.
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FAITH

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, 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

Forever Home Feline Ranch

P.O. Box 9740,
Springfield, IL 62791

FurEver Fosters, Inc.

PO Box 904,
Kincaid, IL 62540

Last Chance Kitty Korner

Decatur, IL 62526

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Decatur, IL
We'll also keep you updated on REESES PUPPYCUPS's adoption status with email updates.
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REESES PUPPYCUPS

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Decatur, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gertrude's adoption status with email updates.
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Gertrude

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on BRUNO's adoption status with email updates.
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BRUNO

Australian Shepherd

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Decatur, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Colbster's adoption status with email updates.
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Colbster

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on GC's adoption status with email updates.
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GC

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 3 mos
Springfield, IL

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