Resources
Thank you for visiting the Stray Rescue website! This page is intended to answer some of Stray Rescue's most frequently asked questions and refer visitors to St. Louis-area resources.
Stray Rescue typically operates within the city limits of St. Louis giving priority to the most urgent cases. We are unable to accept owner surrenders, drop-offs, or cases outside the city limits. In St. Louis County please contact St. Louis County Animal Care and Control.
Follow the links below to jump to the answer most relevant to your inquiry, or simply scroll to the bottom of the page:
You Feel You Can No Longer Keep Your Pet
You Need a List of St. Louis-Area Rescues
You Need a Breed-Specific Rescue
You Need a Small Animal Rescue
You Need a Farm-Animal Rescue
You Are Military and Need Foster Care for a Pet
You Are In Need of Pet-Friendly Drug Rehab Facilities
You Need References to Have Your Pet Fixed and Vaccinated
You Need Financial Assistance for Veterinary Care
You Need the Help of a National Organization
You Need Do-It-Yourself Help for Fundraising
You Are Witnessing Animal Neglect or Abuse
You See Wildlife or Birds in Need of Assistance
If you have found a dog, please follow these steps:
- Keep him/her safe as you would want someone to do with your own pet
- Check for a collar/tag/contact information
- Take them to the nearest animal shelter, Petco/PetSmart, or veterinarian to have them scanned for a microchip
- Post them on the STL Lost Pets Facebook Page. Make sure your settings for the post are public. Check the page to make sure no one has posted the pet as missing
If you have found an animal with a collar, believe it may have an owner, or you can see it has been altered, consider using these free online resources to connect the animal with its possible owner:
Animal Care and Control: St. Louis City
St. Louis County Animal Care and Control
Facebook: St. Louis, Missouri Lost and Found Paws
Facebook: Lost and Found Pets in Jefferson County
Facebook: Missouri Lost and Found Paws
Before seeking rescue, please take a moment to learn more about alternatives for community cats here. Then explore these online resources:
Within St. Louis City Limits: Citizen's Service Bureau
Local: St. Louis Feral Cat Outreach
National: Alley Cat Allies
Coalition for Animal Rescue & Education
If you have lost your pet:
Animal Care and Control: St. Louis City
St. Louis County Animal Care and Control
Facebook: St. Louis, Missouri Lost and Found Paws
Facebook: Lost and Found Pets in Jefferson County
Facebook: Missouri Lost and Found Paws
Petfinder: How to Find a Lost Dog
Missouri Shelters (This page is still adding shelters)
If you feel you can no longer keep your pet:
Guide to Responsibly Rehoming Your Pet
If you need a list of area shelters and rescues:
Dent County Animal Welfare Society
Farmington Pet Adoption Center
Helping Strays/Humane Society of Monroe County
If you need a breed-specific dog rescue:
Aussie Rescue and Placement Helpline
American Bull Mastiff Association Rescue
American Eskimo Rescue of St. Louis
Mid America Boston Terrier Rescue
Mid America Bully Breed Rescue
Missouri Wire Fox Terrier Rescue
Serendipity German Shepherd Dog Rescue
GRRRR (Golden Recovery – Retrieving Retrievers Rescue)
Missouri Valley Gordon Setters
REGAP – Retired Greyhounds As Pets
American Miniature Schnauzer Club Rescue
Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue
If you need a small animal rescue:
Missouri House Rabbit Society of St. Louis
You need a farm animal rescue:
If you are active or retired military seeking temporary care for a pet:
If you are seeking pet-friendly drug rehabhilitation facilities:
If you are seeking affordable resources for spay/neuter and vaccinations:
St. Charles County Humane Services
Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP)
You need financial assistance to provide Veterinary care for your pet:
Top Dog Foundation "Bentley Grant"
If you are looking for assistance from national organizations:
Humane Society of the United States
If you want to try DIY Fundraising for Vetting, Transport or Adoption:
Resources for Dog Training
Stray Rescue of St. Louis Training
Another great article - How to choose a trainer
Greater St. Louis Training Club
If you need behavior resources for your pet:
Anti-Cruelty Society Animal Behavior Hotline
Animal Humane Society Pet Behavior Helpline
Introducing a New Pet to Your Household
You are seeing an animal being abused or neglected:
St. Louis City Citizen's Service Bureau
St. Louis City Metropolitan Police Department
St. Louis County Police Department
St. Louis County Animal Care and Control
Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force
If you see sick, injured, orphaned or abandoned birds or wildlife:
Wild Bird Rehabilitation, Inc.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic
Missouri Wildlife Rescue Center
Bi-State Wildlife Hotline, Inc
The Ultimate Wildlife Rescue Guide