5 Acres Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026
If you searched for “5 Acres Animal Shelter,” the official name is Five Acres Animal Shelter, a private nonprofit at 1099 Pralle Lane, St. Charles, Missouri 63303. It handles pet adoption, owner-surrender requests, fostering, community support and selected lower-cost veterinary services.
The word “Control” in the search title can be misleading: Five Acres is not City of St. Charles Animal Control. If you found a stray, need a bite investigation, have an aggressive-dog concern or need enforcement help, use the animal-control agency for the location where the incident happened.
Use the Right St. Charles Animal Help Route
Five Acres and local government Animal Control serve different needs. Choosing the right route first can save you a wasted drive.
I want to adopt
Use Five Acres for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Check the current pet listing and submit the adoption application before driving when one particular animal interests you.
I need to surrender my own pet
Start with the official Five Acres surrender form. Submission does not guarantee intake because shelter space is limited.
I found a stray animal
Five Acres says it does not accept stray animals. Contact the official animal-control facility for the place where the animal was found.
I need lower-cost pet care
Five Acres offers scheduled lower-cost spay/neuter surgery and periodic vaccine/microchip clinics.
Five Acres Animal Shelter Adoption Hours 2026
Five Acres currently has a small inconsistency across its own pages. The contact/home pages show Monday–Friday 1–6 PM and weekends 11 AM–5 PM, while the dedicated adoption-process page says the shelter closes Mondays during Fall/Winter and lists an older weekend noon–6 PM schedule.
| Day | Current practical planning time | Visitor note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed during current Fall/Winter schedule | Do not plan a Monday adoption visit in the current fall season without confirming directly. |
| Tuesday | 1 PM–6 PM | Also the shelter’s scheduled spay/neuter surgery day; surgery is appointment-based. |
| Wednesday | 1 PM–6 PM | Check pet availability first if one animal is your main reason for driving. |
| Thursday | 1 PM–6 PM | Allow time to meet animals and complete adoption paperwork. |
| Friday | 1 PM–6 PM | Consider arriving earlier rather than near closing. |
| Saturday | 11 AM–5 PM | Current home/contact/event pages show this weekend schedule. |
| Sunday | 11 AM–5 PM | Check for special-event or holiday changes before a long drive. |
How to Adopt From Five Acres Animal Shelter
Five Acres uses a first-come, first-served process, but that does not mean you should rush the decision. Prepare before your visit so you have time to focus on whether the pet actually fits your home.
Check current dogs and cats
Start with the official Five Acres adopt-a-pet page . Pet availability can change quickly, so note more than one animal you may be interested in.
Submit the application before visiting when possible
Five Acres says completing the online application in advance is helpful when you are interested in one specific pet. Use the official adoption application . You can also complete an application during the visit.
Bring valid identification
The adopter must be at least 18 and provide valid ID showing the current housing address.
Meet with an adoption counselor
Staff can introduce you to animals you already noticed online or help identify pets that may fit your household, schedule and activity level.
Ask practical home-fit questions
Ask about medical notes, energy level, training needs, litter habits, other pets, children, separation stress, apartment life and what the first week at home should look like.
Finalize only when the match feels realistic
If the meet-and-greet goes well, Five Acres says you may complete the adoption and take your new pet home that day. Bring a secure carrier or transport plan.
Five Acres Adoption Requirements
18 years or older
Five Acres lists 18 as the minimum adopter age.
Current housing address
Bring valid identification showing your current housing address.
Time and financial readiness
Five Acres expects adopters to be able to provide the time and money needed to keep the pet healthy and happy after adoption.
Five Acres Animal Shelter Adoption Fees
These are the current amounts on the official adoption-process page. Promotions or an individual pet’s circumstances can change the final amount, so confirm the exact animal’s fee before checkout.
| Pet | Current listed fee | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy under 6 months | $395 | Ask about remaining vaccine timing and first veterinary follow-up. |
| Dog 6 months through adulthood | $125–$550 | The current official range is broader than some older Five Acres pages and third-party listings. |
| Kitten under 6 months | $165 single / $300 pair | Ask whether a bonded or recommended pair applies. |
| Adult cat 6 months–8 years | $150 | Confirm any promotion before paying. |
| Cat age 9+ | $120 | Ask about current medical notes and senior follow-up. |
| FeLV-positive cat | $50 | Discuss household fit and veterinary follow-up before adopting. |
What the Five Acres Adoption Fee Covers
Spay or neuter
Five Acres says animals are altered before adoptions are finalized.
Microchip
Adopted animals are microchipped as part of adoption preparation.
Age-appropriate vaccines
Listed coverage includes vaccines such as rabies, distemper and kennel cough when age-appropriate.
Treatment as needed
Flea, tick, heartworm and parasite treatment are listed when needed.
Health screening
Heartworm and FIV/FeLV or other appropriate testing may be included.
Needed pre-adoption care
The shelter says advanced medical care needed to make the animal adoption-ready is also part of its preparation.
Owner Surrender at Five Acres
Five Acres has an owner-surrender program, but it is not an automatic walk-in intake service. The shelter says limited capacity means it cannot accept every surrender request.
Start with the surrender form
Open the official Five Acres owner-surrender page and submit the appropriate dog or cat form.
Wait for intake review
The intake coordinator reviews the information and contacts the owner about next steps. Submission alone does not guarantee acceptance.
Complete the behavioral evaluation if accepted
Five Acres says accepted surrender candidates receive an in-person behavioral evaluation.
Prepare the surrender fee
Current listed fees are $150 for a dog and $100 for a cat.
Lost or Found Pet Near Five Acres
Five Acres participates in Petco Love Lost, but the shelter specifically says it does not take stray animals because of limited intake space.
If your animal is lost
- Search local city/county Animal Control facilities.
- Use Petco Love Lost and upload a clear current photo.
- Update your microchip contact information.
- Search nearby streets, yards and hiding areas quickly.
- Prepare proof of ownership in case your pet is impounded.
If you found an animal
- Record the exact address or cross streets where it was found.
- Safely check tags and have the animal scanned for a microchip.
- Use Petco Love Lost to help locate an owner.
- Contact Animal Control for the jurisdiction where it was found.
- Do not bring the stray to Five Acres expecting routine intake.
Five Acres Is Not St. Charles Animal Control
This distinction is important because the title includes “Control.” Five Acres is a private nonprofit shelter. City of St. Charles Animal Control is a separate government service.
| Need | Correct route | Current contact |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt / surrender / foster / support | Five Acres Animal Shelter | 636-949-9918 |
| Stray / capture / abuse / bite inside St. Charles city | City of St. Charles Animal Control | 636-949-3395 |
| After-hours city Animal Control emergency | St. Charles Police Department routing | 636-949-3300 |
| Unincorporated St. Charles County animal-control issue | St. Charles County Humane Division | 636-949-7387 |
| County after-hours animal-control/welfare request | County Police or local law enforcement | St. Charles County Police: 636-949-3000 |
Emergency & Important Contacts — St. Charles
| Contact | Number | Verified purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Five Acres Animal Shelter | 636-949-9918 | Adoption, shelter, owner-support and Five Acres program questions. It is not a 911 or government Animal Control line. |
| City of St. Charles Animal Control | 636-949-3395 | Pet-ordinance enforcement, animal abuse/neglect, capture/impound and bite investigations inside the city. |
| After-hours City Animal Control emergency | 636-949-3300 | City Animal Control directs after-hours emergency matters such as bite cases, aggressive dogs and injured animals to the St. Charles Police Department number. |
| Emergency — Police / Fire / EMS | 911 | Immediate threat to human life or another serious emergency. |
| St. Charles County Animal Control | 636-949-7387 | County Humane Services for eligible unincorporated areas and communities without their own municipal route. |
| County after-hours Animal Control / welfare routing | 636-949-3000 | St. Charles County publishes this County Police number for animal-control or welfare service outside regular Humane Services hours, weekends and holidays. |
Five Acres Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Services
Five Acres currently says there is no residency or income requirement for its lower-cost spay/neuter service. Surgery appointments are scheduled on Tuesdays.
| Service | Current fee | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Cat neuter | $100 | Scheduled Tuesday surgery. |
| Cat spay | $110 | Scheduled Tuesday surgery. |
| Dog under 50 lb | $175 | Weight category determines listed surgery fee. |
| Dog over 50 lb | $225 | Confirm current weight and medical eligibility. |
Submit the official wellness request
Start at the Five Acres spay/neuter and wellness page .
Wait for scheduling contact
Five Acres says to allow up to five days for its team to contact you after the request is submitted.
Pay to secure the appointment
Payment is due when the team schedules the surgery date.
Follow drop-off and pickup timing
Current surgery-day guidance lists 7–8 AM drop-off and 2–3 PM pickup.
Five Acres 2026 Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinics
Five Acres publishes periodic clinics rather than a continuous walk-in vaccine office.
| Service | Current clinic price |
|---|---|
| 1-year rabies vaccine | $20 per pet |
| Distemper vaccine | $20 per pet |
| Bordetella vaccine — dogs | $20 per pet |
| Microchip | $20 per pet |
Veterinarian at Five Acres Animal Shelter
Dr. Kathryn Kettenbach, DVM
Five Acres’ current staff page identifies Dr. Kathryn Kettenbach, DVM as its veterinarian.
The same page lists veterinary technicians/assistants Emily Wellons and Taniya Thomas.
No invented public doctor schedule
Five Acres does not currently publish a public appointment timetable showing which veterinarian personally performs each community surgery or vaccine-clinic encounter.
This guide therefore does not invent consultation hours, doctor appointment fees or a personal appointment schedule.
Pet-Owner Support Before Surrender
If the problem is food cost, preventive care or temporary financial pressure, a surrender may not be the only option.
AniMeals Pet Food Pantry
Five Acres identifies AniMeals as a program intended to help keep pets with their families.
Lower-cost surgery
Current Five Acres wellness services include lower-cost spay/neuter for cats and dogs.
Vaccine clinics
Periodic low-cost clinics provide core vaccines and microchips.
Map & Visit Planning
Five Acres Animal Shelter is at 1099 Pralle Lane, St. Charles, MO 63303. Use this address for adoption, surrender follow-up, donations, volunteering and normal shelter visits.
Check the pet first
If one animal matters most, verify availability before making a long trip.
Give yourself time
Meeting an animal, asking questions and completing paperwork takes longer than simply walking through the building.
Use the right facility
A stray or bite case may belong with municipal or county Animal Control rather than Five Acres.
Official Five Acres & St. Charles Resources
The practical information is summarized above. Use these official pages for live pet availability, forms, schedule changes and current government routing.
Five Acres Animal Shelter FAQ
1. Where is Five Acres Animal Shelter located?
Five Acres Animal Shelter is at 1099 Pralle Lane, St. Charles, MO 63303.
2. What is the Five Acres Animal Shelter phone number?
The main Five Acres phone number is 636-949-9918.
3. What are Five Acres Animal Shelter adoption hours in 2026?
Current fall-season Five Acres pages support Monday closed, Tuesday–Friday 1 PM–6 PM and Saturday–Sunday 11 AM–5 PM. Some official pages still contain conflicting older hours, so confirm directly before a Monday, holiday or long-distance visit.
4. Do I need to apply before visiting Five Acres?
Five Acres says completing the online application before visiting is helpful when you are interested in a particular pet. You may also complete an application during your visit.
5. How old do I have to be to adopt from Five Acres?
The adopter must be at least 18 years old and provide valid identification showing the current housing address.
6. How much does it cost to adopt from Five Acres?
Current official fees list puppies under 6 months at $395; dogs 6 months through adulthood at $125–$550; kittens under 6 months at $165 single or $300 pair; cats 6 months–8 years at $150; cats 9+ at $120; and FeLV-positive cats at $50.
7. Does Five Acres take stray animals?
No. Five Acres says it does not accept stray animals because intake space is limited. Found strays should go through the animal-control agency for the location where they were found.
8. How much does it cost to surrender a pet to Five Acres?
If the pet is accepted into the owner-surrender program, Five Acres currently lists a $150 dog surrender fee and a $100 cat surrender fee. Submission of the form does not guarantee intake.
9. Does Five Acres offer low-cost spay, neuter or vaccines?
Yes. Five Acres currently lists lower-cost Tuesday spay/neuter appointments and periodic vaccine/microchip clinics. Current clinic prices include $20 each for rabies, distemper, Bordetella and microchips.
10. Is Five Acres the St. Charles Animal Control agency?
No. Five Acres is a private nonprofit animal shelter. City of St. Charles Animal Control is a separate government service. For city animal-control matters, the official City number is 636-949-3395; after-hours emergency animal-control routing is published through St. Charles Police at 636-949-3300.
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