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Mission

Saint Louis County Animal Care & Control strives to protect the health and welfare of people and animals in St Louis County. This is accomplished by controlling populations of stray and feral animals, enforcing County ordinances, and providing exemplary care for animals housed at the shelter.

About:

Saint Louis County Animal Care & Control is a public resource that guides and protects people and animals for a safe, healthy, and humane community.

Vision:

The Saint Louis County Department of Health's vision is a collaborative public health system entrusted to coordinate and allocate resources for prevention and outreach to promote and create a healthy and safe environment.

Values:

The Saint Louis County Department of Public Health is committed to:

  • being a public health leader in the community;
  • operating in a manner that recognizes the value of all people;
  • continuously improving its operations;
  • using evidence-based practices;
  • attaining the highest level of service through efficiency, consistency, and relationship development;
  • promoting innovation to ensure all people in the community are served; and
  • operating in a transparent manner and accepting responsibility for outcomes
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Clayton Location:

  • 41 South Central
  • Clayton, MO 63105
  • (314) 615-5000

The Crossings At Northwest:

  • Northwest Crossing
  • 715 Northwest Plaza Drive
  • St. Ann, MO 63074
  • (314) 615-5000

West - Satellite Center:

  • Clarkson Wilson Centre
  • 74 Clarkson Wilson Centre
  • Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • (314) 615-5000

South - Satellite Center:

  • Keller Plaza
  • 4544 Lemay Ferry Road
  • St. Louis, MO 63129
  • (314) 615-5000
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