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Please call St. Charles Animal Shelter
for the latest
information on animal availability.
(636) 949-3395
ADULT CATS/DOGS - $46.50/ADOPTION
(4 months
and older)
When adopting your new cat/dog from the City of St. Charles Animal Control
Division you will be given a yellow spay/neuter voucher worth $25.00 towards the
spaying/neutering of the pet you adopted. This voucher acts as cash to be used
towards the spaying/neutering. You are responsible for the balance of this
procedure if it exceeds the $25.00. This voucher is accepted by almost all
veterinarians within the city limits of St. Charles and St. Charles County. The
Humane Society Veterinarian Clinic does not accept these vouchers. When making
your appointment for your pet with your veterinarian, please mention that you
have the voucher so they are aware of this in advance.
You will also be
given a rabies shot voucher worth $16.50 to pay for a one (1) year rabies shot
and the St. Charles County Rabies Tag. This voucher works on the same principle
as the spay/neuter voucher, acting as cash to be used for the rabies shot. This
voucher is accepted by almost all veterinarians within the city limits of St.
Charles and St. Charles County. The Humane Society Veterinarian Clinic does not
accept these vouchers. When making your appointment for your pet with your
veterinarian, please mention that you have the voucher so they are aware of this
in advance.
KITTENS/PUPPIES - $30.00 Adoption
3-1/2 months and
under
When adopting your new kitten/puppy from the City of St. Charles
Animal Control Division you were give a yellow spay/neuter voucher worth $25.00
towards the spaying/neutering of the pet you adopted. This voucher acts as cash
to be used towards the spaying/neutering, you are responsible for the balance if
it exceeds $25.00. This voucher is accepted by almost all veterinarians within
the city limits of St. Charles and St. Charles County. The Humane Society
Veterinarian Clinic does not accept these vouchers. When making your
veterinarian appointment please mention that you have the voucher so they are
aware of this in advance. You are responsible for all kitten shots and the final
rabies shot. You are responsible for obtaining the rabies vaccination/
registration for your new pet when it reaches four (4) months of age.
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Since the animals that the City shelters often are strays, the
City of St. Charles can not guarantee these animals have all proper vaccinations
required by the State of Missouri. Therefore the city has established a return
policy for all animals adopted from the City Animal Control
Shelter.
Policy is as
follows:
There is a 30 day return policy on all animals
adopted from the City Animal Shelter from the date of adoption for one or more
of the following reasons:
1) Medical reasons involving animal's
health
2) Children/adult allergies
3)
Compatibility with family members
4) Compatibility with present
pets
All adoption papers must be returned with the animal. The City
allows up to one (1) year to adopt another animal from the date of return. THERE
ARE NO CASH REFUNDS. You will receive a copy of your return papers. Hold on to
these papers in order to obtain your adoption within the one (1) year waiting
period.
If you should have any questions or concerns, please see the
representative on duty or call 949-3395.
Pet Ordinance Information Summary
Part
of being a good neighbor and city resident is being a responsible pet owner. The
City of St. Charles has ordinances for pet owners to follow in order to help
keep people and pets happy. The following is a brief summary of these
ordinances.
- All animals must be on a 6 ft. leash at all times when off the owner s
property or be restrained on the owner's property.
- All animals must be provided with wholesome food, clean water, shelter and
health care necessary to maintain the animals good health.
- All dogs, cats, ferrets and domestic animals are required to be vaccinated
for rabies by a licensed veterinarian by the age for four (4) months and be
registered with the St. Charles County Rabies Control. All pets must be current
every year and display their current rabies vaccination tag.
- The number of animals at a residence shall not exceed more than two dogs or
three cats, or any combination of such animals exceeding four in number of the
age of six months. (Request copy of full ordinance for exceptions to limit.)
- City ordinance prohibits anyone keeping on their premises any dog which
frequently barks, howls, whines or yelps causing fear or annoyance to persons
living in the immediate area.
- Any person having physical control/possession of any animal is responsible
for disposing of any fecal matter deposited by that animal. This includes but
not limited to the owner's private property, another person's private property,
vacant property, streets, sidewalks, parking lots, common ground areas and all
public park areas.
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Animals captured or impounded by the City of St.
Charles may be reclaimed by the owner. Vaccination certificate must be presented
and the following fees apply:
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1st Impound |
2nd Impound |
3rd Impound |
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$25.00 |
$40.00 |
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When an animal bites a person or another animal and
a complaint is filed, an investigation is required and is the responsibility of
the offending animal's owner. There will be a $10.00 bite report fee plus a
$75.00 room and board fee for impounding the animal at the Health and Humane
Shelter if such treatment is necessary. If the animal can be impounded at the
owner's home, a $45.00 bite report fee is required.
Animals may be
adopted from the St. Charles Animal Shelter. Individuals adopting are required
to sign an adoption agreement that outlines the responsibilities for the animal,
including the obligation to have any adopted animal sterilized at the
appropriate time and the payment of required fees including:
a)
$30.00 adoption fee
b) $16.50 rabies vaccination fee (required
by the County)
The cost of sterilization and rabies vaccination is
partially reduced by use of vouchers that are part of the adoption agreement
package. Spay/neuter costs are reduced by $25.00 and rabies shot costs are
reduced by $5.00 when using these vouchers.
If a resident is interested
in having more than two dogs or three cats or four of any combination of such
animals, they must obtain a Domestic Avocation Permit. The permit allows keeping
of the excess animals with approval of 75 percent of property owners within 75
feet of the applicant's property line and includes requirements for inspection
of the property and approval of the City. The Domestic Avocation Permit cost is
$20.00 per year.
Pet owners may request the city to provide Euthanasia of
their pet and disposal of the body. City residents may obtain such services for
$25.00 and for county residents the fee is $45.00. There is an additional $10.00
charge for animals weighing more than 50 pounds.
Owners may request
disposal of dead animals. Cost for city residents is $10.00 and county residents
will be charged $25.00.
Animals may be turned over to the city for
disposition. Cost for city residents if $10.00 per animal and $20.00 per animal
for county residents.
Live traps are available to help citizens humanely
rid themselves of animal nuisances. The following trap types are available for
use with the following associated fees:
Rodent trap (squirrel, ferret,
rat, etc.) $25.00 deposit, refundable upon return of the trap and $10.00 for
each removal.
Cat trap (opossum, raccoon, etc.) $40.00 deposit,
refundable upon return of the trap. There will be a $15.00 charge for each
removal of an animal other than a domestic cat.
Dog trap (fox, coyote,
etc.) $75.00 deposit, refundable upon return of the trap.
There is a $25.00
removal fee for an animal other than a domestic dog.
Kennel permits are
available for commercial and hobby uses at a cost $250.00
Commercial
Animal Facilities include pet shops, auctions, riding schools, stable, guard dog
service, dog trainer or other animal related activity and have similar
requirements to those for kennel permit. Cost for a Commercial Animal Facility
permit is $100.00.
Grooming establishments may provide animal grooming
services and have various regulations governing operation of their business to
insure health and humane practices. The cost of a Groom Establishment license is
$60.00 per year.
A Cattery is any location which houses more than three
(3) cats for any purpose. The Cattery license requires compliance with zoning
restrictions, maintenance of proper facilities for the health and humane
treatment of animals and other requirements. Cattery licenses are available for
commercial and hobby uses and costs $60.00.
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