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Animal Shelters & Rescues in St Louis, MO

11 of the 49 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we list in St Louis are shelter and rescue services.

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

  1. Tenth Life Cat Rescue

    3202 Cherokee St, St Louis, MO 63118

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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  2. Stray Rescue of St Louis

    2320 Pine St, St Louis, MO 63103

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  3. Judy's Forgotten Jewells

    6400 Chippewa St, St Louis, MO 63109

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  4. Humane Society of Missouri

    11660 Administration Dr, St Louis, MO 63146

    Mon-Fri 12am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm

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  5. St. Louis Feral Cat Outreach

    PO Box 1919, St Louis, MO 63118

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  6. The Cat Shelter

    2151 59th St, St Louis, MO 63110-2807

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  7. Wags in a Bag

    11828 Lackland Rd, St Louis, MO 63146-4206

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  8. Animal Shelter

    77 Hunter Ave, St Louis, MO 63124-2008

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  9. Stray Rescue - 18th Street

    1463 S 18th St, St Louis, MO 63104-2501

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  10. Stray Rescue of St Louis

    5321 Manchester Ave, St Louis, MO 63110-2017

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  11. House Rabbit Rescue of Missouri: St. Louis

    St Louis, MO

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Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.