City of St. Louis Animal Care and Control (ACC) is housed in the Department of Health.

To ensure the health and safety of City of St. Louis residents and companion animals through the enforcement of pet-related ordinances, as well as the promotion of pet safety and responsible pet ownership.

Our goals are to:

• Protect the public.
• Guarantee the humane treatment of companion animals.
• Reduce companion animal overpopulation.
• End companion animal abuse.