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Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center

Animal shelter in Springfield, IL

We are a county run animal shelter full of animal-loving staff and volunteers.

Contact
Address
2100 Shale Rd
Springfield, IL 62703
Donation
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Meet their adoptable pets

2100 Shale Rd

Springfield, IL 62703

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on LOAF's adoption status with email updates.
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LOAF

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on GRIM's adoption status with email updates.
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GRIM

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on BIG BOY's adoption status with email updates.
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BIG BOY

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 mos
Springfield, IL

Shelter FAQs

We serve anyone who wishes to adopt from us. However, transporting the animal is up to the adopter. We can only accept animals who reside in Sangamon County.

Additional adoption info

Adoption applications are processed on a first come first serve basis. If you live in Sangamon County, you must prove your pets are current on the rabies vaccine and registered with the county. If you rent, staff will call homeowner or apartment manager to verify approval to have pets.

Adoption application

https://sangamondepartments.blob.core.windows.net/dnnfiles/Health/pdf/ACC-Adoption-Application_Fillable-7-22.pdf

Pets at shelters & rescues near Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center

FurEver Fosters, Inc.

PO Box 904,
Kincaid, IL 62540

lazy p,s rescue ranch

Rr1 Box 99,
Roodhouse, IL 62082

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bella 's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella

Chihuahua

Female, 14 yrs
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Brady's adoption status with email updates.
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Brady

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Frankie Avalon's adoption status with email updates.
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Frankie Avalon

Shih Tzu

Male, 9 mos
Decatur, IL
We'll also keep you updated on SASHA's adoption status with email updates.
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SASHA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 9 mos
Decatur, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mr Snerd's adoption status with email updates.
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Mr Snerd

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 14 yrs 11 mos
Springfield, IL

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