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St. Louis animal shelters

There are 234 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 858 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
 
4
26-100
 
7
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
 
63
$250k to $1M
 
17
$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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1-20 of 234

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
$3.6m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
48
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
$1.2m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
43
EIN
36-4521704
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)

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)

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)

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)

Serendipity German Shepherd Dog Rescue

Serendipity German Shepherd Dog Rescue rehabilitates and re homes German Shepherds who are found as strays owner surrenders or from local shelters near the St Louis Missouri area In 2024 the rescue successfully found homes for more than 55 German Shepherd....
Revenue
$72.6k
Assets
$10.4k
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-1653794
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Riverbend Humane Society NFP

Riverbend Humane Society NFP promotes the health and welfare of animals and provides them with loving and caring families. They shelter and provide medical care for abandoned and neglected animals, as well as offer adoption services to the general public.
Revenue
$231.4k
Assets
$415.6k
Employees
0
EIN
20-2976364
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Act Now Rescue - Animals Count Too

Act Now Rescue - Animals Count Too rescues and rehabilitates dogs and cats in need. They provide veterinarian and other necessary care for the animals.
Revenue
$57.0k
Assets
$6,306
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-3814914
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Second Chance Sheltie Rescue

Second Chance Sheltie Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Saint Louis, MO that was founded in 2004.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-0813485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hope Animal Rescues

Hope Animal Rescues is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Godfrey, IL whose mission is: Hope Animal Rescues rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes animals from its location in Godfrey, IL.
Revenue
$265.3k
Assets
$2,006
Employees
5
EIN
20-4809712
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)

Alley Cat Angelz

Alley Cat Angelz is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Hillsboro, MO that was founded in 2026.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1987415
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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