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St. Louis animal shelters

There are 231 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater St. Louis metro area, including the cities of St. Louis and St. Charles. Combined, these St. Louis metro animal shelters employ 848 people, earn more than $80 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $240 million.
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Job trends for St. Louis animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
27
1-10
 
9
11-25
 
6
26-100
 
6
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in St. Louis

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
66
$250k to $1M
 
16
$1M to $5M
 
8
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal shelters in St. Louis

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Humane Society of Missouri

Humane Society of Missouri is a nonprofit organization that provides adoption services for formerly-owned or abandoned pets. It has an animal cruelty taskforce that provides comprehensive investigative and emergency rescue services for animals statewide.
Revenue
$31.6m
Assets
$150.6m
Employees
246
EIN
43-0652638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Protective Association of Missouri

Animal Protective Association of Missouri connects people and pets through adoption, wellness support, humane education, and community programs that strengthen families and the human-animal bond.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$34.1m
Employees
158
EIN
43-0699783
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stray Rescue of St Louis

Stray Rescue of St Louis rescues dogs and cats others won't help, provides medical and emotional rehabilitation, and rehomes them through volunteers, fosters, and adoption.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
77
EIN
43-1823801
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gateway Pet Guardians

Gateway Pet Guardians creates a thriving pet welfare community by providing affordable, accessible, quality pet resources in East Saint Louis.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
22
EIN
26-0096240
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Open Door Animal Sanctuary

Open Door Animal Sanctuary rescues homeless cats and dogs, provides daily shelter and medical care, and places them in forever homes through no-kill adoption.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$14.3m
Employees
56
EIN
23-7444249
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Care STL

Care STL provides safety, vet care, and enrichment for animals while offering community-based education programs and low-cost services in St. Louis.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$926.2k
Employees
39
EIN
83-1080279
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Belleville Area Humane Society

Belleville Area Humane Society improves animal lives through adoption, community outreach, and resources like vaccine clinics and a Pet Food Pantry for pet owners.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
23
EIN
37-0814881
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Partners for Pets Humane Society

Partners for Pets Humane Society is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Saint Jacob, IL whose mission is: Partners for Pets rescues and adopts out pets from rural shelters with high euthanasia rates.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
43
EIN
36-4521704
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Five Acres Animal Shelter

Not-for-profit shelter in Saint Charles, MO promoting humane treatment of animals by offering adoption, placement, and education services.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
30
EIN
01-0756138
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Monroe County IL

Humane Society of Monroe County IL rescues and cares for animals until they can find qualified homes. The organization nurses at-risk animals back to health or maintains their general health, and finds them caring, qualified homes.
Revenue
$924.7k
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
7
EIN
04-3734216
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Metro East Humane Society

Metro East Humane Society improves animal welfare through adoption, advocacy, preventative initiatives, "no-kill" sheltering, and medical services. Located in Edwardsville, IL.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
38
EIN
37-1196065
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Varlebena Farms Foundation

The Varlebena Farms Foundation rescues and provides lifelong sanctuary for abused farm animals, focusing on equines, while promoting humane treatment and community welfare.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$917.1k
Employees
0
EIN
88-3226314
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fluffy Paws Foster House

Fluffy Paws Foster House is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Wildwood, MO that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-2422024
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Forever Friends Rescue

Forever Friends Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Labadie, MO that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-4430109
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Louis Animal Rights Team

St Louis Animal Rights Team is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Brentwood, MO that was founded in 1988.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
43-1461973
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Louis City Kitties

St Louis City Kitties is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Saint Louis, MO that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
36-4787217
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jays Furry Friends Temporary Animal Shelter NFP

Jays Furry Friends Temporary Animal Shelter NFP is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in South Roxana, IL that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-1987277
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Highland Animal Shelter

Highland Animal Shelter has cared for and found homes for numerous cats and dogs throughout the year. The remaining animals are currently being tended to until they can likewise be adopted.
Revenue
$9,829
Assets
$957
Employees
0
EIN
37-1202289
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Metro Animal Resource Services

Metro Animal Resource Services is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Chesterfield, MO that was founded in 2000.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
43-1879375
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Happy Hearts Animal Rescue Ranch

Happy Hearts Animal Rescue Ranch is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Jonesburg, MO that was founded in 2009.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-0333606
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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