Adoptable Animals
See the animals currently available at the St. Louis County Animal Shelter. Every one of them is looking for a home.
How Adoption Works
Browse Available Pets
Visit the St. Louis County Animal Shelter’s pet listing on 24PetConnect to see all animals currently available for adoption.
Visit the Shelter
Come meet the animals in person at the St. Louis County Animal Shelter. Spending time with them is the best way to find your match.
Complete the Adoption
Work with shelter staff to complete the adoption paperwork. Fees help cover spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchipping.
Welcome Home!
Bring your new family member home! Tag us on social media — we love sharing adoption stories.
About the Shelter Listings
The adoptable animal listings are managed directly by the St. Louis County Animal Shelter through 24PetConnect. S.A.V.E. advocates for these animals but does not operate the shelter. For adoption inquiries, please contact the shelter directly.
Can’t Adopt Right Now?
You can still make a difference by donating, fostering, or sharing animals on social media.
Your Donation Saves Lives
We have no paid staff, so every dollar goes directly to the animals — heartworm treatment, emergency vet care, beds, and supplies.
Tax-deductible · EIN: 30-0930252
Provides food for a shelter animal for a week
Covers a basic veterinary check-up
Helps with emergency medical treatment
Sponsors an animal’s full shelter stay