City of Bloomington Animal Care and Control
Bloomington Animal Care and Control's mission is to address and respond to all animal needs in the community through education, enforcement and support in order to build a community where animals are valued and treated with kindness and respect.
The Bloomington Animal Shelter is an Open Admissions shelter or Open Door Shelter, meaning we do not turn away ANY animal.
Many of the animals that enter our facility are healthy, good natured dogs, cats and rabbits (and sometimes other species)- that once become available for adoption, stay available for adoption without time limit of their stay. We also provide alternatives for animals that may require varying behavioral or medical needs. We have a very active volunteer based foster care program and in some cases may seek breed specific rescues to help place animals. There is, however, a much smaller number of animals that come to our shelter too sick, too severely injured, or too aggressive or behaviorally unsound to be adopted into our community. In this case, we believe that euthanasia is the most humane alternative to an existence of suffering and pain or being limited to a life in a cage.
While open admissions shelters like ours will give at least temporary refuge to ALL animals, many limited admission shelter- which sometimes call themselves “no-kill”- limit in various ways the animals that will receive admission. These decisions can be based on philosophies about the best allocation of their funds or in some cases, a moral objection to euthanasia.
The Bloomington Animal Shelter believes in helping the greatest number of animals with our available resources. It is not words or phrases that help animals but actual efforts, programs and initiatives. Simply turning a back on these animals and merely pronouncing that euthanasia should not exist won’t make euthanasia go away: tirelessly working toward more animal adoptions, further spay and neuter programs, animal rehabilitation and educating the public will reduce the necessity of animal euthanasia in our community.
Oddie is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
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Read MoreGulu is a classic Shepard, he's clever, tons of fun and loves spending time with people and getting to work...
Read MoreSancho is a big goober who's ready to get some playtime in! This sweet guy is friendly, housetrained and really...
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Read MoreEuphora is a real diamond in the rough. Despite being stressed in a shelter environ she does her best meeting...
Read MoreFlex is an adorable young guy who loves anyone and everyone he comes across! He likes to play and bounce...
Read MoreMidas is a fun fellow who just wants to enjoy life. He's happy and sweet and just bursting with zest....
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Read MoreStella recently returned to the shelter after several years in an adoptive home when her owner could no longer care...
Read MoreMongo is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreStrigio is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreRoscoe is the total package, he's a super sweet housetrained dog who enjoyed the company of dogs and kids in...
Read MoreEstelle is a great Shepard mix who loves going on walks and enjoyed meeting other dogs!
Read MoreCharlie is a classic husky! This fun boy would love to go on walks and hiking with their new buddy....
Read MoreLink is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreBlaze is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreJourney, formerly known as Blondie, is ready to be adopted. After spending the first five years of her life in...
Read MoreMeeko is a lovely smal/medium sized dogs who really enjoys spending time with people and showing off his toys. Meeko...
Read MoreVeronica is a very sweet girl. She is a spayed inside cat. Basically a very lovely laid back girl looking...
Read MoreHi I'm daisy! I'm a genuine pleasure to be around. I can get pretty excited when I meet new people...
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Read MoreMochi is a Boston Terrier, Rat Terrier mix who has lived in a loving home all her life, and she's...
Read MoreSpanky is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreRusty is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreBuddy is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreKiefer is a very smart, active guy who is not loving his time at the shelter. He is a dog...
Read MoreNala is just dandy! This lovely middle-aged lady is friendly with everyone she's met and has the loveliest Shepard coat!...
Read MoreGriffin is a beefy boy who loves to play outside and chew on his toys. His previous owners reports that...
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Read MoreMadali is a very good gal who likes other dogs, is perfect for car rides, crates up like a pro...
Read MoreKobe is a sweet and playful dog who loves to talk to visitors from his kennel. He is quite handsome...
Read MoreLuna is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreBane is a really smart shepherd who knows his basic commands, is house trained, and loves to please! He would...
Read MorePumpernickle is what we would call a wallflower. He tends to choose a nice hiding spot in his colony from...
Read MoreSteel is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreKilo is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreJupiter is going to be a gem when you get her home! She's house trained and a really pleasant companion...
Read MoreAre you looking for a spicy, beautiful mouser? Misty is an absolute joy and treasure for those who enjoy a...
Read MoreRuby loves her people, other dogs and does well with cats, too. Ruby is a part of our Sit, Stay,...
Read MoreWalter is a lovely old man with the sweetest old dude meow. As with a lot of old cats, this...
Read MoreRusty is an easy guy to get along with and happy to hang out with anyone. He politely asks for...
Read MoreLeelo is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreRoadie is an adorable, slightly scruffy guy that was found as a stray. He very much enjoys snacks and has...
Read MoreBooshie is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreIzzy is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreBeanie is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreKaren is a girl who knows what she likes and what she doesn't. Some people might say she's over opinionated,...
Read MoreIsabelle and Sully are a bonded pair that have been living in a foster home as they learn the world...
Read MoreBartholomew is a big, snuggly guy who is just 1 year old! He came to us after being abandoned at...
Read MoreBunny is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreKooper is a cute young guy who would thrive in a home with another dog. He is quite shy at...
Read MoreNelly is a shy sweetie with a gentle demeanor. The shelter is a pretty startling place to be, but Nelly...
Read MoreMya is a sweet, loving little lady. She is easy going and likes to stay snuggled up in her bed...
Read MoreRanger is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreSammie is a big rough and tumble sweetie who previously lived in a household with children and other dogs. She...
Read MoreBella is the kind of cat that exists to remind us what cats should be like; queens of their castle,...
Read MoreFinn is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreTony Stark was found wandering a street and a kind member of the community helped him find his way to...
Read MoreKitsa is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreMarianne is an easy going cat who gets along with everyone. She likes to talk to you and she loves...
Read MoreBabs is a Courtesy Listing and is not housed at the Animal Shelter. Please note that the City of Bloomington...
Read MoreBoyd is a low key guy who likes to find comfy, hiding spots to chill. He tends to keep to...
Read MoreLoves being with people. High energy, eager to learn and please. Housetrained. Hi! Does that description sound good to you?...
Read MoreHarper is a sweet, older gentleman. Champion of all tennis balls, only pottying outside, being polite at the vet, and...
Read MoreI am new to the shelter and we are all getting to know each other. If you are interested in...
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