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City of St. Louis Animal Care & Control |
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New Site Coming Soon. Please visit the shelter to see all the adorable adoptables looking for you! |
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SHELTER INFORMATION |
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What are the adoption hours at the Animal Care & Control Center? |
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| 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. | |||||||||||
How do I get to the Animal Care & Control Center at 2120 Gasconade Street? |
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Take Interstate 55 south from Downtown St. Louis to the Gasconade exit, turn left onto Gasconade and then right into the parking lot. When coming up I-55 from the south, take the 4500 Broadway exit, turn left off the highway and then right onto Gasconade to the City Animal Center. |
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Click HERE for Map and Directions |
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How do I register my pet in the City? |
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If your pet was vaccinated against Rabies at an area vet clinic and received a star shaped five-digit numbered tag your pet was already registered with the City by your veterinarian. If you just moved to the City or your pet was vaccinated elsewhere and you do not have the star shaped five-digit numbered tag, you need to bring a state ID, proof of your city residence, proof of your pet's current rabies vaccination from a veterinarian, and payment in the form of cash, check, or money order to 2120 Gasconade Street during regular business hours. |
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How much does a City Registration cost for my dog or cat? |
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A City of St. Louis pet registration costs four dollars ($4) if your pet is spayed or neutered or fifty dollars ($50) if you pet is unaltered. The additional differential licensing fee for unaltered pets is per City Ordinance 65206, section 10.040.060, sub-section B.: The Health Department shall establish a fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for each combined unit of corresponding vaccination-registration certificate and tag for the purpose of maintaining the system of vaccination-registration except that the fee shall be Forty-Six Dollars ($46.00) less for the vaccination-registration certificate and tag for dogs or cats that have been spayed or neutered. The fee shall be the same for all vaccination-registration certificates and tags issued, regardless of the length of time for which they are issued. (Click here for a complete copy of Ordinance 65206) |
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Who can adopt a pet? |
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You must be at least 21 years old and apply in person. If you rent, we ask your landlord's permission before releasing the pet. The adoption process involves filling out an application form and meeting with an adoption counselor who will ask you questions about your home and your plans to care for your new pet. Our goal is to help both you and the pet live happily ever after. |
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You can contact the Adoption & Volunteer Coordinator by email at: jarowiczk@stlouiscity.com |
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What do I need to surrender an animal? |
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You must be at least 18 years old. You will need a driver's license or ID. No fees are required but donations are appreciated. Hours for animal surrender are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. |
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Do you need any help? |
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Absolutely!! The City Animal Center has a volunteer organization for persons 18 years and older. Please call and speak with the Volunteer Coordinator, Tuesday-Saturday, for more information. |
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You can contact the Adoption & Volunteer Coordinator by email at: jarowiczk@stlouiscity.com |
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Where do I file a complaint regarding animal related concerns? |
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| If you have a concern regarding animals in the City of St. Louis please contact the Citizens' Service Bureau | |||||||||||
Didn't find your answer here? Call or email us... |
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(314) 353-5838 or hanea@stlouiscity.com |
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ADOPTION FEES |
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| Dogs - $45 | |||||||||||
| DHPP (booster shot) Bordetella (nasal spray - prevents kennel cough) One-year rabies vaccination Microchip (permanent identification) City residents pay $4 for city license (new total: $49) |
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Cats - $40 |
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DRCP (booster shot) One-year rabies vaccination Microchip (permanent identification) City residents pay $4 for city license (new total: $44) |
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ALL animals will be spayed or neutered before they go home. The fee for this varies depending on the size and gender of the animal. For more information, call (314) 353-5838. |
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Adoption Success Stories |
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St.
Louis Area Spay / Neuter Resources |
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Additional
Resources for Adopters & Pet Lovers |
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MAKE A FREE $25 DONATION TO OUR SHELTER THROUGH SHELTER CARE...
Every time a completed application for a ShelterCare program is generated through our shelter’s website, we automatically receive a $25 donation to help cover common needs like blankets, litter and food. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with essential funds. ShelterCare Pet Insurance covers you when your pet needs essential veterinary care from an illness or injury. Make the right move and enroll today! Click on the link above and sign up to help support our pets and yours.