Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, current services, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Stray Rescue of St. Louis (St. Louis)
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
2320 Pine Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone
314-771-6121
Email
info@strayrescue.org
County
St. Louis City
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Services Provided
Street and stray-animal rescue
Sheltering
Veterinary and trauma care
Medical rehabilitation
Foster care
Adoption
Spay/neuter
Microchipping
About
Stray Rescue of St. Louis focuses on animals suffering from serious injuries, neglect, abuse or life on the streets. The organization provides sheltering, veterinary treatment, foster care and adoption services for dogs and cats. Animals entering its adoption program receive spay or neuter surgery, microchipping, and vaccinations.
September 24, 2026
KC Pet Project (Kansas City)
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
7077 Elmwood Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64132
Phone
816-683-1383
Email
petsupportcenter@kcpetproject.org
County
Jackson County
Website
Home | KC Pet Project
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Small companion animals
Services Provided
Open-admission sheltering
Stray and lost-pet intake
Pet surrender assistance
Veterinary care
Adoption
Foster care
Lost-and-found support
Rehoming assistance
Pet-retention programs
Community cat services
About
KC Pet Project operates Kansas City’s municipal animal shelter in Swope Park and cares for more than 16,000 animals annually across its shelter and adoption network. Kansas City resumed responsibility for animal-control enforcement in July 2025, while KC Pet Project continued operating the municipal shelter and its adoption, foster, lost-pet, surrender and pet-support programs.
Last Verified
September 24, 2026
Open Door Animal Sanctuary (House Springs)
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
6065 Duda Road
House Springs, MO 63051
Phone
636-671-3643
Email
development@odas.org
County
Jefferson County
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Services Provided
Animal rescue
Sheltering
Medical care
Rehabilitation
Adoption
Foster care
Pet food assistance
Community outreach
About
Open Door Animal Sanctuary has served homeless cats and dogs in the greater St. Louis region for more than 50 years. The House Springs sanctuary provides food, shelter, medical care, rehabilitation and adoption services for hundreds of animals at a time.
Last Verified
September 24, 2026
Wildlife Rescue Center (Ballwin)
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
1128 New Ballwin Road
Ballwin, MO 63021
Phone
636-394-1880
Extension 201 for wildlife concerns
Email
animalcare@mowildlife.org
County
St. Louis County
Website
Wildlife Rescue Center
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Opossums
Rabbits
Squirrels
Bats
Foxes
Coyotes
Bobcats
Other native mammals except deer
Nonvenomous reptiles
Amphibians
Water birds
Game birds
Services Provided
Wildlife intake
Medical treatment
Wildlife rehabilitation
Orphan care
Release to the wild
Wildlife guidance
Public education
About
Wildlife Rescue Center has rehabilitated sick, injured, and orphaned native Missouri wildlife since 1979. It is permitted by the Missouri Department of Conservation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to rehabilitate approved mammals, reptiles, amphibians, water birds and game birds. The center handles thousands of wildlife patients and thousands more requests for wildlife assistance each year.
Last Verified
September 24, 2026
Lakeside Nature Center (Kansas City)
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
No — city-owned and operated facility
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes — wildlife rehabilitation facility
Address
4701 E. Gregory Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64132
Phone
816-513-8960
Email
contact@lakesidenaturecenter.org
County
Jackson County
Website
Lakeside Nature Center – Lakeside Nature Center
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Native mammals
Birds of prey
Other native birds
Reptiles
Amphibians
Services Provided
Wildlife intake
Wildlife hospital care
Rehabilitation
Release
Orphaned wildlife assistance
Wildlife education
Environmental education
About
Lakeside Nature Center is owned and managed by Kansas City Parks and Recreation and operates one of Missouri’s largest wildlife rehabilitation facilities. Its Wildlife Hospital is open daily for injured and orphaned wildlife. Friends of Lakeside Nature Center, a separate 501(c)(3), provides volunteers and financial support to the facility.
Last Verified
September 24, 2026
World Bird Sanctuary (Valley Park)
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road
Valley Park, MO 63088
Phone
636-225-4390
314-337-8889 for injured raptors
Email
info@worldbirdsanctuary.org
County
St. Louis County
Website
Home – World Bird Sanctuary
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Hawks
Eagles
Owls
Falcons
Vultures
Kites
Harriers
Osprey
Other birds of prey within permit limitations
Services Provided
Raptor rescue assistance
Wildlife hospital care
Medical rehabilitation
Release
Permanent care for non-releasable birds
Conservation programs
Public education
About
World Bird Sanctuary specializes in birds of prey and operates a rehabilitation hospital for injured raptors. Its hospital is permitted and equipped for hawks, eagles, owls, falcons, vultures, kites, harriers and osprey. The organization also provides conservation education and long-term care for certain birds that cannot be returned to the wild.
Last Verified
September 24, 2026
Longmeadow Rescue Ranch (Union)
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes — operated by Humane Society of Missouri
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
480 Josephs Road
Union, MO 63084
Phone
636-583-8759
314-647-4400 for animal abuse or neglect reports
Email
No public email — website contact form available
County
Franklin County
Website
Home | Longmeadow Rescue Ranch | St. Louis, MO
Emergency Hotline
Yes – 24/7
Animals Helped
Horses
Donkeys and other equines
Goats
Pigs
Ducks and other fowl
Other farm and livestock animals
Services Provided
Large-animal rescue
Cruelty and neglect case assistance
Farm-animal rehabilitation
Equine rehabilitation
Sheltering
Adoption
Humane education
About
Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch sits on approximately 165 acres near Union. Provides specialized care for abused, neglected horses and other farm animals. The ranch rehabilitates animals rescued from neglect and cruelty situations then places suitable animals into adoptive homes.
Last Verified
September 24, 2026
Missouri Forget-Me-Not Horse Rescue & Sanctuary (Linn Creek)
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
981 Heritage Road
Linn Creek, MO 65052
Phone
573-216-3838
Email
info@missouriforgetmenot.org
County
Camden County
Website
Missouri Forget Me Not Horse Rescue & Sanctuary
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Other equines
Services Provided
Horse rescue
Rehabilitation
Training
Foster placement
Adoption
Permanent sanctuary care
Horse sponsorship
About
Missouri Forget-Me-Not Horse Rescue & Sanctuary provides rehabilitation and placement for horses in need. Horses that are suitable may become riding or companion animals through adoption or foster placement, while animals needing lifelong care can remain permanent sanctuary residents.
Last Verified
September 24, 2026
Missouri House Rabbit Rescue (Fenton)
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
75 Elizabeth Drive
Fenton, MO 63026
Phone
314-995-1457
Email
mo_hrs@hotmail.com
County
St. Louis County
Website
Home | House Rabbit Society Missouri St. Louis
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Domestic rabbits
Services Provided
Rabbit rescue
Veterinary care
Spay/neuter
RHDV2 vaccination
Socialization
Foster and sanctuary care
Adoption
Rabbit bonding
Rabbit-care education
About
House Rabbit Society of Missouri operates as Missouri House Rabbit Rescue and specializes in abandoned domestic rabbits. Rabbits entering the program receive rabbit-experienced veterinary care, spay/neuter surgery, parasite treatment, RHDV2 vaccination, socialization and preparation for adoption. The organization also provides extensive education on proper rabbit care.
Last Verified
September 24, 2026
STAR – St. Louis Avian Rescue (Ballwin)
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
P.O. Box 732
Ballwin, MO 63011
Phone
No public phone — email is the primary contact method
Email
info@staravian.org
County
St. Louis County
Website
STAR-ST. LOUIS AVIAN RESCUE – Parrot Rescue, Rehabilitation, Adoption and Education
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Companion parrots
Other companion birds accepted through the rescue program
Services Provided
Parrot surrender assistance
Foster care
Veterinary care
Rehabilitation and socialization
Adoption
Lost-and-found bird assistance
Parrot-care education
Behavior and husbandry guidance
About
STAR is a volunteer-run, foster-based rescue specializing in companion parrots in the greater St. Louis region. Birds are placed with approved foster families where they receive care, socialization, diet and training support while awaiting adoption. The organization also provides education to bird owners and assists shelters with parrot identification, care and lost-and-found cases.
Last Verified
September 24, 2026