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City of St. Louis Animal Care and Control

Animal shelter in St. Louis, Missouri

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2801 Clark Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103
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Adoptable Pets at City of St. Louis Animal Care and Control

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Spider

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

St. Louis, MO

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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Sue

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

St. Louis, MO

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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Firecracker

Welsh Corgi

Male, 13 yrs 11 mos

St. Louis, MO

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Shelter FAQs

To ensure the health and safety of St. Louis City residents and companion animals through the enforcement of pet-related ordinances, as well as the promotion of pet safety and responsible pet ownership.

Our goals are to:

Protect the public.
Guarantee the humane treatment of companion animals.
Reduce companion animal overpopulation.
End companion animal abuse.
The City of St. Louis Animal Care and Control (ACC) is housed in the Department of Health. We provide rabies registration and licensing services and are responsible for the enforcement of pet-related city ordinances in the city of St. Louis. Additionally, we provide outreach and education services regarding pet safety and responsible pet ownership.

Additional adoption info

You are welcome to visit our shelter at 2801 Clark Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103 between the hours of 10am-5pm, seven days a week, to meet our adoptable animals. If possible, we ask that you call ahead so we can make sure staff are available to provide you the best customer service.

Adoption application

https://www.strayrescue.org/adoption-application

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Pets at shelters and rescues near City of St. Louis Animal Care and Control

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Margherita

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo

St. Louis, MO

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Size
(when grown) -
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Good with cats
House-trained
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Zoot

French Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs

St. Louis, MO

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Roz

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo

St. Louis, MO

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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Good with dogs
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Animal Charities in St. Louis, MO

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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