Springfield Animal Shelter Adoption Hours, Fees, Lost Pets, Impound, Donations & Animal Control Help
Use official City of Springfield Animal Control resources to check adoption hours, visit Springfield Animal Care and Control, understand dog and cat adoption fees, reclaim an impounded pet, report stray animals, understand city-limit rules, donate properly, contact the Police Department, and avoid confusing Springfield Tennessee animal control with Springfield shelters in Missouri, Massachusetts, Ohio or other states.
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🐶 Adopt a pet — visit Springfield Animal Care and Control during weekday hours
Use this for: city shelter cats and dogs at Springfield Animal Care and Control, 507 Industrial Drive, Springfield, TN 37172.
Best official path: visit Monday-Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM to select a pet, then pay the required adoption fee.
Before you go: the shelter accepts cats and dogs only, and owner surrenders are not accepted.
Springfield Animal Shelter Quick Facts Before You Visit
Springfield Animal Care and Control is operated by the City of Springfield, Tennessee. The Animal Control Division has full-time animal control officers under the supervision of the Springfield Police Department. The city shelter is located at 507 Industrial Drive, Springfield, TN 37172.
The official city FAQ says users can come to Springfield Animal Care and Control between 8 AM and 4 PM, Monday-Friday, to select a pet. The official Animal Control page says officers are available Monday-Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM and handle animal-control complaints, stray animals, rabies-tag enforcement, bite cases, pit bull registrations, lost pets, wounded or dead animals and shelter operations.
What This Springfield Animal Shelter Guide Covers
Springfield Animal Care and Control Hours, Address, Phone Number and Visit Timing
Springfield Animal Care and Control is located at 507 Industrial Drive, Springfield, TN 37172. The official City of Springfield Animal Control page lists the phone number as 615-384-9289, fax as 615-382-2212 and Police Department phone as 615-384-8422.
The official FAQ says users can come to the shelter between 8 AM and 4 PM, Monday-Friday, to select a pet. Animal control officers are also listed as available Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Because shelter staff may be handling field calls, lost pets, bite cases or animal care, calling before a long drive is still the safer move.
507 Industrial Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
The shelter is located on Industrial Drive near its intersection with Josephine Street.
Animal Control: 615-384-9289
Police Department: 615-384-8422
Fax: 615-382-2212
Monday-Friday: 8 AM to 4 PM.
Use this window to come to the shelter and select a pet.
The official staff directory may display a slightly different Animal Control number. If one number does not connect, use the official city directory or Police Department routing.
How to Adopt a Dog or Cat From Springfield Animal Shelter
The official Springfield Animal Control FAQ says users can come to Springfield Animal Care and Control at 507 Industrial Drive between 8 AM and 4 PM, Monday-Friday, to select a pet. The Dogs & Cats page says a responsible person wishing to adopt a dog or cat may go to the Animal Shelter, pick out an animal and pay the required fees.
This shelter is not a large private adoption center with online appointment packages, foster applications and weekend adoption hours. It is a city animal care and control facility. That means the practical adoption path is simple, but timing and city rules matter.
Confirm this is the correct Springfield
Make sure you are looking for Springfield, Tennessee, not Springfield MO, Springfield MA, Springfield OH or another city. The correct address for this article is 507 Industrial Drive, Springfield, TN 37172.
Visit during weekday adoption hours
Go Monday-Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM to select a pet. Call first if you are driving from outside the city or trying to confirm one specific animal.
Ask whether the animal is adoptable
Animals are kept for a minimum of three days. Adoptable animals may be kept longer so they can be adopted or sent to a rescue group.
Pay the required adoption fee
The official FAQ lists adoption fees at $90 for dogs and $85 for cats. The fee includes a rabies shot and spay/neuter.
Prepare transport and first-week care
Bring a leash or carrier, payment method, safe ride home, food plan, veterinary follow-up plan, rabies and spay/neuter paperwork storage, and a quiet place for the pet to settle.
Springfield Animal Shelter Adoption Fees for Dogs and Cats
The official City of Springfield Animal Control FAQ lists the adoption fee as $90 for dogs and $85 for cats. The FAQ says this cost includes a rabies shot and spay/neuter.
Springfield Animal Care and Control only accepts cats and dogs. The FAQ does not list adoption fees for rabbits, birds, reptiles, livestock, wildlife or small mammals. If the animal you found or need help with is not a cat or dog, the official FAQ points users toward a trapper or Tennessee Wildlife for farm animal or feral animal problems.
Listed fee: $90.
The official FAQ says the cost includes rabies shot and spay/neuter.
Listed fee: $85.
The official FAQ says the cost includes rabies shot and spay/neuter.
Springfield Animal Care and Control only accepts cats and dogs.
Call the shelter or use the official FAQ before relying on old social posts, third-party shelter pages or copied adoption information.
Before paying an adoption fee
- Confirm the animal is still available for adoption.
- Ask whether any hold period, reclaim issue or rescue transfer is pending.
- Ask what paperwork you receive for rabies shot and spay/neuter.
- Ask whether the animal has known behavior, bite, medical or city-code restrictions.
- Budget beyond the adoption fee for food, supplies, veterinary care, parasite prevention and emergency care.
Lost Pet in Springfield TN? Impound, Hold Periods, Rabies Tags and Reclaim Fees
If your dog or cat is missing in Springfield, contact Springfield Animal Care and Control quickly. The Animal Control page says officers look for lost pets and operate the Animal Shelter. If a dog or cat is impounded and has identification, the owner may be notified to appear within five days to redeem the animal.
The official Dogs & Cats page says an owner redeeming a dog or cat must pay a $30 impoundment fee and a $10 boarding fee per day or fraction if the animal remains unclaimed. The FAQ says the $10 boarding fee starts on the second day. If the animal was impounded due to being a vicious dog, the animal will not be released until after the case has been heard in court.
Animal Control: 615-384-9289
Police Department: 615-384-8422
$30 impoundment fee
$10 boarding fee per day starting on the second day according to the FAQ.
Unlicensed or unclaimed dogs or cats are impounded for a period of three days and may then be disposed of by adoption or euthanasia.
If a dog or cat has not been vaccinated, the owner must have it vaccinated and licensed before regaining possession. No impounded dog is released without a collar and leash.
Lost pet steps that actually help
- Call Springfield Animal Control as soon as possible.
- Call the Springfield Police Department if Animal Control cannot be reached.
- Visit the shelter during weekday hours if your pet may be impounded.
- Bring photos, rabies certificate, ID, microchip information and ownership proof.
- Bring a leash, collar or carrier for safe transport home.
- Prepare for impound and boarding fees if the pet is at the shelter.
- Do not wait because city hold periods can be short.
Found a Dog or Cat in Springfield? City-Limit Rules and Stray Animal Help
If you found a dog or cat inside the City of Springfield, contact Springfield Animal Control. The city shelter only accepts cats and dogs, and the FAQ says Springfield Animal Care and Control only accepts animals that are inside city limits.
If you live outside the City of Springfield, the FAQ says to contact Robertson County Animal Shelter at 615-384-5611 or check with your city to see if it has an Animal Control facility. Do not bring an outside-city animal to the Springfield city shelter without confirming the correct jurisdiction first.
Call Springfield Animal Control at 615-384-9289 for cats and dogs found inside city limits.
Contact Robertson County Animal Shelter at 615-384-5611 or check with the correct city animal-control agency.
The official FAQ says farm animal or feral animal issues can be routed to a trapper or Tennessee Wildlife.
Do not handle aggressive, injured, trapped or frightened animals without official help.
Does Springfield Animal Shelter Take Owner Surrenders?
No. The official City of Springfield Animal Control FAQ says Springfield Animal Care and Control does not accept owner surrender animals. This is one of the most important points for users to understand before driving to 507 Industrial Drive with an owned pet.
If you are trying to rehome an owned dog or cat, call before acting, check city and county options, contact reputable local rescues, ask your veterinarian for safe rehoming resources, and avoid dumping an animal. Abandoning an animal can create legal, safety and welfare problems.
Not accepted by Springfield Animal Care and Control according to the official FAQ.
If you live outside Springfield city limits, contact Robertson County Animal Shelter or the correct city facility.
The shelter only accepts cats and dogs. It does not list owner intake for livestock, wildlife or other species.
Start rehoming conversations early instead of waiting until moving day, eviction, illness, cost pressure or behavior crisis.
Springfield Animal Control Complaints, Bite Cases, Lost Pets and Dead or Wounded Animals
The City of Springfield Animal Control Division consists of two full-time animal control officers under the supervision of the Springfield Police Department. Officers enforce animal-control ordinances inside the city and respond to citizen complaints about ordinance violations.
The official page says officers patrol for stray animals running at large or running without an approved rabies tag. They investigate bite cases, investigate pit bull registrations, look for lost pets, operate and maintain the Animal Shelter, and pick up wounded or dead animals.
Phone: 615-384-9289
Use for Springfield city animal-control questions and shelter routing.
Phone: 615-384-8422
Animal Control operates under police supervision.
Stray animals, lost pets, bite cases, rabies tag enforcement, pit bull registration, wounded animals and dead animal pickup.
The Dogs & Cats page says noisy dog complaints may require a private prosecutor form and court follow-up.
Springfield Dogs and Cats Rules: Rabies Vaccination, Running at Large and Impound
The official Dogs & Cats page says all dogs and cats over six months of age must be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian and a certificate of vaccination must be issued to the owner. Any dog running at large or any dog or cat without a proper rabies tag may be seized.
If a dog is found running at large or a dog or cat is found without the proper rabies tag, the animal may be impounded. If the animal has identification, the owner may be notified to appear within five days to redeem it or the animal may be disposed of. Owners can still face penalties even after paying fees and reclaiming the animal.
Dogs and cats over six months of age must be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian.
Dogs running at large and dogs or cats without proper rabies tags may be seized.
Unlicensed or unclaimed dogs or cats are impounded for a period of three days and may be disposed of by adoption or euthanasia.
Animals suspected of biting or being infected with rabies may be confined or isolated as needed to protect public safety.
Springfield Pit Bull Adoption and Registration Rules
The official City of Springfield Animal Control FAQ says a pit bull cannot be adopted from Springfield Animal Care and Control but can be adopted from Forget Me Not Animal Rescue. The FAQ lists Sara Geny at 615-613-4813 as the contact for that rescue route.
The official Dogs & Cats page also says it is unlawful to own or keep a pit bull dog within the City of Springfield without following the required ordinance. Owners must register pit bull dogs with the City Recorder, provide identification photographs and have proper warning signs posted.
The FAQ says pit bulls cannot be adopted from Springfield Animal Care and Control.
The FAQ lists Forget Me Not Animal Rescue and Sara Geny at 615-613-4813 for pit bull adoption routing.
Pit bull owners must follow city registration and ordinance requirements.
The official Dogs & Cats page lists specific kennel, muzzle, leash and warning-sign requirements for pit bull dogs.
How to Donate to Springfield Animal Shelter and Whether Volunteers Are Accepted
The official FAQ says donations are accepted. Monetary donations are accepted by check or money order payable to Springfield Animal Care and Control. Donations can be brought to the Animal Care and Control facility at 507 Industrial Drive or mailed or brought to the Springfield Police Department at 802 Willow Street.
The FAQ also says donations of towels and blankets are accepted. It states that volunteers are not accepted at this time. That means the safest support route is donation, supplies, responsible adoption and proper reporting, not showing up expecting a volunteer shift.
Check or money order payable to Springfield Animal Care and Control.
Animal Care and Control: 507 Industrial Drive, Springfield, TN 37172.
Police Department: 802 Willow Street, Springfield, TN 37172.
The FAQ says towels and blankets are accepted.
The official FAQ says volunteers are not accepted at this time.
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Springfield Animal Care and Control at 507 Industrial Drive, Springfield, Tennessee 37172.
Use Robertson County Animal Services or the correct city animal-control facility if the animal is outside Springfield city limits.
If the page shows Missouri, Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon or another Springfield, it is not the Tennessee city shelter covered here.
Confirm address, state, phone number, fee, animal type, city-limit rule and agency name before driving or paying anything.
Official Springfield Animal Shelter Links and Contact Resources
Use these official resources first. This protects users from wrong-state search results, old adoption posts, incorrect fee assumptions, wrong phone numbers, outside-city intake mistakes and unsafe animal-control decisions.
🏠 Springfield Animal Control
Main official City of Springfield Animal Control page for shelter location, duties, phone and animal-control information.
Open Animal Control Page❓ Animal Control FAQ
Official adoption hours, fees, donation, hold period, owner surrender, outside-city and volunteer answers.
Open Animal Control FAQ🐾 Dogs & Cats Rules
Official rabies vaccination, running at large, impoundment, adoption and pit bull ordinance information.
Open Dogs & Cats Page☎️ Staff Directory
Official Animal Control staff directory and department routing.
Open Staff Directory⚖️ Municipal Code
Official Springfield municipal code route for animal-control ordinance references.
Open Code Reference Route📍 Robertson County Animal Services
Official county route for users outside Springfield city limits or under county animal-control jurisdiction.
Open Robertson County Animal ServicesPhone, address and contact details
507 Industrial Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: 615-384-9289
802 Willow Street, Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: 615-384-8422
405 N Main Street, Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: 615-382-2200
Robertson County Animal Shelter: 615-384-5611
Use when the animal is outside the City of Springfield.
Springfield Animal Shelter Map and Visit Location
Springfield Animal Care and Control is located at 507 Industrial Drive, Springfield, TN 37172. Use this location for city shelter adoption visits, lost pet checks, reclaim questions, approved donations and city animal-control service questions. For emergency danger, use Police Department or emergency routing instead of driving to the shelter without instructions.
Springfield Animal Care and Control
Address: 507 Industrial Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
Springfield Animal Shelter FAQs
What is the Springfield Animal Shelter phone number?
The official City of Springfield Animal Control page lists Animal Control at 615-384-9289. The Police Department phone number is 615-384-8422.
Where is Springfield Animal Care and Control located?
Springfield Animal Care and Control is located at 507 Industrial Drive, Springfield, Tennessee 37172.
What are Springfield Animal Shelter adoption hours?
The official FAQ says users can come to Springfield Animal Care and Control between 8 AM and 4 PM, Monday-Friday, to select a pet.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog from Springfield Animal Shelter?
The official FAQ lists dog adoption at $90. The fee includes a rabies shot and spay/neuter.
How much does it cost to adopt a cat from Springfield Animal Shelter?
The official FAQ lists cat adoption at $85. The fee includes a rabies shot and spay/neuter.
What animals does Springfield Animal Care and Control accept?
The official FAQ says Springfield Animal Care and Control only accepts cats and dogs.
Does Springfield Animal Shelter accept owner surrenders?
No. The official FAQ says Springfield Animal Care and Control does not accept owner surrender animals.
How long are animals kept at Springfield Animal Shelter?
The official FAQ says animals are kept for a minimum of three days. Adoptable animals may be kept longer so they can be adopted or sent to a rescue group.
What does it cost to reclaim an impounded pet?
The official FAQ lists a $30 impoundment fee and a $10 boarding fee per day starting on the second day. If an animal is impounded as a vicious dog, it will not be released until after the case has been heard in court.
Can I bring an animal from outside Springfield city limits?
No. The official FAQ says Springfield Animal Care and Control only accepts animals inside the city limits of Springfield. If you live outside the city, contact Robertson County Animal Shelter at 615-384-5611 or your city’s animal-control facility.
Does Springfield Animal Shelter accept volunteers?
No. The official FAQ says Springfield Animal Care and Control does not accept volunteers at this time.
Can I donate to Springfield Animal Shelter?
Yes. The official FAQ says monetary donations are accepted by check or money order payable to Springfield Animal Care and Control. Donations can be brought to 507 Industrial Drive or sent through the Springfield Police Department at 802 Willow Street. Towels and blankets are also accepted.
Best Way to Use Springfield Animal Shelter Resources in 2026
The best path is simple: confirm you need Springfield, Tennessee; use the official City of Springfield Animal Control page and FAQ first; visit 507 Industrial Drive between 8 AM and 4 PM, Monday-Friday, for adoption; call 615-384-9289 before driving for one specific animal; and use the Police Department or emergency route when public safety is involved.
For the focus keyword springfield animal shelter, this guide covers the full user intent: adoption hours, address, phone number, dog adoption fee, cat adoption fee, lost pets, impound fees, reclaim rules, found strays, city-limit restrictions, owner surrender, animal control complaints, rabies tags, pit bull rules, donations, volunteer policy, map and official links. That is the difference between a useful Springfield shelter page and a thin article that sends users to the wrong city or wrong state.
Important Notice: This article is an independent informational guide and is not the City of Springfield, Springfield Animal Care and Control, Springfield Police Department, Robertson County Animal Services, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Forget Me Not Animal Rescue, a veterinarian, law enforcement, emergency services, or a legal authority. Adoption availability, fees, hours, animal hold periods, city-limit rules, pit bull regulations, surrender rules, donation needs, impound fees and animal-control routing can change. Always verify urgent or official matters directly with Springfield Animal Control, the Police Department, emergency services, public health, or the appropriate official agency before acting.