Adoption
Ready to bring home a dog
or cat?
Browse adoptable animals on the shelter's Petfinder page, submit an Adoption Application, and, if approved, sign the Adoption Contract. You can also visit the shelter in person seven days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at 853 Woods Ln. in Centralia to meet the animals currently in our care.
Illinois requires every dog and cat four months or older to be vaccinated against rabies and registered with the county.
Register a tag — from $7Dogs waiting right now
These are the dogs Marion County Animal Control currently has listed as adoptable. Listings update through the day as animals are adopted or taken in, so a dog shown here may already have an application pending. Call (730) 272-1071 before making the drive if you are coming for one animal in particular.
How do I adopt a dog or cat from Marion County Animal Control?
Browse adoptable animals on the shelter's Petfinder page, submit an Adoption Application, and, if approved, sign the Adoption Contract. You can also visit the shelter in person seven days a week between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM to meet the animals currently in our care.
Browse Petfinder
Start with the shelter's Petfinder page to get a sense of who is currently available. Photos and descriptions are added as animals become ready for adoption.
Submit the Adoption Application
Complete the Adoption Application online for the animal you are interested in.
Sign the Adoption Contract, once approved
If your application is approved, the shelter will have you sign the Adoption Contract to finalize the adoption. This form is only for applicants who have already been approved.
Visit in person
You can also come to 853 Woods Ln., Centralia, IL 62801 any day of the week, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, to meet animals in person. Meeting an animal face to face is the best way to know whether it is a good fit for your home.
Ask the shelter
Staff on site can answer questions about a specific animal. You can also reach the shelter by email at wpurcell@marionco.illinois.gov.
Where and when can I meet an animal in person?
You can meet any animal at the shelter in person seven days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at 853 Woods Ln., Centralia, IL 62801. No appointment is required.
Petfinder listings change daily
Because animals arrive and are adopted every day, the Petfinder page will not always match every animal in the building. Visiting in person is the most reliable way to see everyone currently available.