- (618) 687-2079
- 6228 Country Club Rd, Murphysboro, IL
- Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4pm | Sat: 9am–3pm | Sun: Closed
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Working with our compassionate community to end pet homelessness and animal suffering.
St. Francis CARE — Community Animal Rescue and Education — was founded in 2006 by a group of animal enthusiasts who wanted to provide shelter for unwanted animals before placing them in good homes.
We provide shelter and veterinary care to lost, unwanted, and abandoned animals until they can be placed in a kind and loving home where they will be cared for in a safe and humane environment for the rest of their natural lives.
We also seek to improve the community by educating the public about the importance of spaying and neutering — preventing undesired breeding and minimizing the need for euthanasia.
View our adoptable cats and dogs that are ready for you to take home.
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Browse our adoptable cats and dogs. Each one is ready to find their furever home.
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Fill out a simple adoption application. Our team reviews every application with care.
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Come meet your potential new companion in person. Spend time together and make sure it’s the perfect match.
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Complete the adoption and bring your new family member home. A new chapter begins.
We strive to make sure our pets are adopted to their furever homes.
Come to St. Francis CARE and fall in love with your new pet in a friendly and safe environment.
Adoption fees include spay or neuter, microchip, and vaccines including the rabies vaccine.
St. Francis CARE will not adopt dogs or cats to homes where they will spend their whole life outside.
Our volunteers are the heart of St. Francis CARE. Whether you can spare a few hours a week or a few hours a month, your time makes a real difference in the lives of our animals.
We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, which means we rely heavily on donations from the public to keep us up and running.
Our animals need many things to keep them comfortable and happy, and we strive to make sure they are spoiled rotten!
St. Francis CARE is a proud partner of the Purina Animal Shelter Program — one of the most respected animal welfare partnerships in the country. This means every animal in our care receives Purina Pro Plan and Purina ONE nutrition, the same high-quality food trusted by veterinarians and pet professionals nationwide.
Through this partnership, we are able to provide optimal nutrition to support the health, recovery, and wellbeing of every dog and cat while they wait for their forever home.
Every animal receives Purina Pro Plan — the #1 vet-recommended brand — from day one in our shelter.
Premium nutrition means healthier, happier animals who are better prepared for adoption and life in their new home.
Purina's Shelter Program supports shelters across the country with food, resources, and expertise in animal welfare.
This partnership reflects our commitment to providing the very best care to every animal — not just adequate, but exceptional.
Interested in becoming part of our volunteer family? We’d love the extra help!
Can’t find your question? Drop us a line and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Contact Us
Adoption fees cover spay or neuter surgery, microchipping, age-appropriate vaccines (including rabies), a heartworm test for dogs over 6 months, and FeLV/FIV screening for cats.
We recommend high-quality foods like Purina Pro Plan. Always consult your veterinarian for the best diet for your specific pet.
Spaying and neutering helps prevent overpopulation, reduces the risk of certain cancers, and can improve behavior. It also helps reduce the number of animals that end up in shelters.
You can help by adopting, volunteering your time, donating supplies or funds, or simply spreading the word about our animals on social media. Every action makes a difference!
Every animal deserves a loving home. Find yours today at St. Francis CARE.
