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St. Francis CARE Animal shelter in Murphysboro, IL

We are a no kill shelter. On any given day you will find over 100 dogs/cats in our care. We also offer spay/neuter services to lower income families & individuals of Southern Illinois. With a veterinarian on staff full time, we take in sick & injured animals when we can and provide the medical care they need before finding them good loving homes. We also help our rescue community by providing lower cost Spay/Neuter services to local animal control facilities as we are able.

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Address
6228 Country Club Road
Murphysboro, IL 62966
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6228 Country Club Road

Murphysboro, IL 62966

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Adoptable pets at St. Francis CARE

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gentry's adoption status with email updates.
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Gentry

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 mos
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chad's adoption status with email updates.
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Chad

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 mos
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Emma Sue's adoption status with email updates.
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Emma Sue

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Shih Tzu

Female, 8 yrs
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Asher's adoption status with email updates.
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Asher

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
Murphysboro, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sandy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sandy

Chihuahua

Female, 1 yr
Murphysboro, IL

Shelter FAQs

All of Southern Illinois

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process involves an application and contract.
All of our pets are dewormed, fully vaccinated (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis, Bordetela, & Rabies), microchipped, and spayed/neutered and started on age appropriate preventatives

Adoption application

https://www.stfrancis-care.org/adopt

Pets at shelters & rescues near St. Francis CARE

Rough Road Rescue, Inc.

9126 S. Hwy. 51,
Perryville, MO 63775

Animal Rescue of Southern Illinois

24459 State Route 177,
Nashville, IL 62263

Washington County IL Animal Control

17990 Richview Road,
Nashville, IL 62263

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male
DuQuoin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lee's adoption status with email updates.
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Lee

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Anna, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Adam's adoption status with email updates.
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Adam

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Boxer

Male, Puppy
Mount VErnon, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tori's adoption status with email updates.
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Tori

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Marion, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sampson's adoption status with email updates.
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Sampson

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male
DuQuoin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Benji's adoption status with email updates.
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Benji

St. Bernard/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Cobden, IL

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