Animal Control

Pet Registration, Lost Pet Resources, Animal Control, Adoption, Pet Care

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Nov 17, 2023 - Our current facility at 2801 Clark Avenue requires repairs, and the Department of Health needs to reduce the shelter's capacity.

Pet Registration and Licensing
Information on rabies vaccination, pet registration and fees
Report Pest and Rodent Problems
Report mosquito, rodent and other pest problems to Citizens' Service Bureau.
Report a Stray Animal or Pet Problem
Report a stray animal, animal cruelty, injured animal, animal bite/attack, dangerous animal, deceased animal and other animal issue.

Animal Care and Control
Ensuring the health and safety of City of St. Louis residents and companion animals through the enforcement of pet-related ordinances, and the promotion of pet safety and responsible pet ownership.
Vector Control
Vector Control works to decrease potential disease vectors, including mosquitoes and rats, both of which spread disease and are a nuisance. The program also responds to reports of other potential disease vectors.

Animal Laws and Regulations
Information about animal related laws and regulations for the City of St. Louis
Health Commissioner's Order #1004 - Animal Control Fee Schedule
Established fees relative to the keeping or relinquishment of animals in the City of St. Louis
Horse Drawn Carriages Revised Order June 19th, 2018
Health Department revision regarding horse drawn carriages in the City of St. Louis
Horse-Drawn Vehicle Regulations
Regulation documentation, application, and veterinary verification form to operate horse-drawn vehicle in the City of St. Louis.

Carriage Horse Assessment Reports Summary and Recommendations
Supplemental materials relating to the Department's Carriage Horse Assessment Reports Summary and Recommendations

Center for Animal Rescue and Enrichment of St. Louis Facebook page
Facebook page for the Center for Animal Rescue and Enrichment of St. Louis.
ASPCA Cold Weather Safety Tips for Pets
Winter Weather tips for your pet.
AVMA Dog Bite Prevention
National Dog Bite Prevention Week takes place during the third full week of May each year, and focuses on educating people about preventing dog bites.
Stray Rescue of St. Louis
Animal rescue organization

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