Jefferson County Animal Control

Animal shelter in Mt. Vernon, Illinois

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107 E Perkins, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

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Adoptable Pets at Jefferson County Animal Control

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Lad

Cattle Dog/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, Adult

Mt. Vernon, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Ruby

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult

Mt. Vernon, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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No Details Provided
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3 kittens

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young

Mt. Vernon, IL

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Shelter FAQs

The Jefferson County Animal Control is a non-profit organization that is a county funded shelter. We are the homes for the animals who were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time or just surrendered by their owners. Some didn't find their way home and were without an I.D tag to reunite them with their owners. We get so many new animals in our shelter every day, they all have a very limited time to be adopted. The shelter can't hold animals until we find the perfect home, there are simply too many arriving on a daily basis. All these animals need to move out as quickly as they come in. Many people are bringing litters of animals in and we do not have the space we desperately need for them to have a chance.
If you would like to adopt an animal and are coming from a long distance we will hold it until you get here but otherwise we can not hold animals for days. It is best to call and let the facility know that you are on your way and what time they can expect you. Please email jeffcoac@att.net , for more info!! Our website is updated as often as possible. If you are looking for something special please call and ask we may have just what you are looking for and haven't put the picture up yet. We are finding many owner surrenders are because people can't not afford to feed these animals anymore or decided they don't want to take the time for them. There is absolutely nothing wrong with these animals. We do not adopt out aggressive animals. When you adopt an animal be sure you can make a committment to it for it's lifetime. Being put in an Animal Control is very tramatic for these animals. Most are so scared they just shake for the first 24 hrs. Jefferson County Animal Control needs your help!! Our facility has received more and more animals each year. In the past 12 months more than 3000 dogs, cats, and other animals have arrived at this facility. Most of these animals are young, healthy, friendly pets waiting for a new home. Please take a look at our adoptable pets. If you see an animal you are interested in PLEASE DO NOT WAIT TO CALL. Our facility fills up very fast and we can not keep them very long. If you wait a day or two while you are thinking about the animal, it may be gone. Let us know that you are considering the animal so we try and keep it alittle longer. If you have lost your pet, please do not hesitate to come into the facility and/or call to see if your pet may be there. It's always a good idea to check everyday if possible.

Additional adoption info

Cat adoption fees are $35.00 and are fully refunded once you spay/neuter and microchip.


Dog adoption fees are: $60.00 - fully refunded to you once you neuter, rabies vaccinate and microchip

We except all donations. Bedding for the dogs and cats, (old clothing , towles,sheets,bedding ect.)old news papers,puppy shots,Worming ect.,for the animals.Dog,Puppy,Cat food,and cat litter.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Jefferson County Animal Control

Centralia Humane Society

P.O. Box 124, Centralia, IL 62801

Animal Rescue of Southern Illinois

24459 State Route 177, Nashville, IL 62263

Clinton County Humane Society

1301 Apple Ln., Breese, IL 62230

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Toby

Bengal

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos

Mt. Vernon, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Lily

Labrador Retriever/Boxer

Female, Adult

Fairfield, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Sugar

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult

Fairfield, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
Story

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