Open Door House Springs Animal Shelter & Humane Society 2026
If you searched for the “Open Door animal shelter in House Springs,” the official organization is Open Door Animal Sanctuary. It is a private nonprofit animal sanctuary and adoption organization—not Jefferson County Animal Control.
The sanctuary is at 6065 Duda Road, House Springs, Missouri 63051. Open Door lists its office and adoption help at 636-671-3643, with normal hours 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., seven days a week. This guide explains adoption, fees, surrender calls, lost and found pets, county Animal Control, pet-food help, spay/neuter support, TNR and local emergency contacts without mixing the nonprofit shelter with county services.
Verified September 19, 2026
Shelter contact details, adoption fees, local Animal Control, emergency dispatch, bite/rabies routing and current community programs were checked against Open Door, Jefferson County and Jefferson County Health Department sources.
Official name matters
People may search “Open Door Humane Society,” but the organization’s official name is Open Door Animal Sanctuary. That name is used throughout this guide whenever accuracy matters.
Independent guide
Animal-Shelter.org is not Open Door Animal Sanctuary, Jefferson County Animal Control, Jefferson County 911, the Sheriff’s Office or the Health Department.
Open Door Animal Sanctuary Is Not Jefferson County Animal Control
This is the most useful distinction to understand before making a trip. Both organizations have House Springs connections, but they serve different purposes.
Use Open Door for adoption and owner support
Open Door Animal Sanctuary is a private nonprofit organization. Use it for adoptable cats and dogs, adoption applications, owner-relinquishment questions, low-cost spay/neuter assistance, pet-food support, TNR guidance, foster, volunteering and donations.
Main number: 636-671-3643.
Use Jefferson County Animal Control for county field issues
County Animal Control responds to matters such as dogs or cats running at large, neglect or abuse, injured animals, certain wildlife situations, animal bites and rabies quarantine.
County number: 636-797-5577.
Open Door Animal Sanctuary Adoption Hours & Fees 2026
Open Door schedules adoption visits throughout the week. If you are traveling for one particular animal, call first because availability can change between the online listing and your visit.
| Adoption detail | Current official information | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Regular adoption hours |
7 days a week 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Open Door says adoption appointments are scheduled every day of the year. |
| Holiday hours | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Confirm holiday changes directly before a long drive. |
| Cat adoption fee | $75 | Kittens are listed separately at the $150 fee. |
| Dog adoption fee | $150 | The same published amount applies to puppies. |
| Kitten adoption fee | $150 | Confirm any temporary adoption special before paying. |
| What the fee covers | Spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip and parasite prevention | Adoption materials also include medical records and chip registration. |
How Adoption Works at Open Door
The process is more involved than simply choosing a pet and paying at the desk. Open Door’s current process includes an application and a home visit before the adoption is finalized.
Look at current dogs or cats
Start with Open Door’s current listings and write down the names of animals that appear realistic for your household.
Complete the correct adoption questionnaire
Open Door publishes separate preliminary forms for canine and feline adoption. Answer housing, household, pet-history and veterinary questions accurately.
Meet potential matches
Shelter staff help prospective adopters meet animals and think about temperament, energy level, household fit and existing pets—not just appearance.
Complete the home visit
Open Door says a visit to the adopter’s home is scheduled before the adoption is finalized.
Finalize the adoption
Once the required process is approved, complete the fee and take-home steps provided by Open Door.
Remember the lifetime-return policy
Open Door states that if you later cannot care for an animal adopted from the sanctuary, that animal must be returned to Open Door.
Adoption Requirements: What to Prepare
Dog adopters: age requirement
Open Door’s current canine preliminary application states that a person must be 21 to adopt a dog or puppy.
The public feline form does not present that same age statement in the material reviewed for this page, so cat applicants should confirm any age requirement directly rather than assuming.
Housing questions matter
The canine form asks whether you own or rent and requests landlord information when applicable. Check pet policies, breed restrictions, number-of-pet limits and household approval before applying.
The goal is a permanent fit
Be ready to discuss current pets, previous pets, household members, veterinary history and the type of animal you are prepared to care for.
Seniors for Seniors: A Distinctive Open Door Program
One of Open Door’s most locally distinctive adoption programs helps older animals and older adults find one another.
$1 qualifying adoption
Open Door says qualifying senior citizens may adopt an eligible senior companion through this program for $1.
Which pets qualify?
The main adoption page describes senior cats as over 10 years and senior dogs as over 8 years.
Ongoing support
Open Door says the program includes food and annual wellness care at its facility, plus other program benefits. Confirm eligibility and the exact current benefits before adopting.
Lost Pet, Found Animal or Owner Surrender: Choose the Right Route
Your pet is missing
Check both Open Door and Jefferson County Animal Control resources. County Animal Control maintains lost-and-found reports and a stray-animal search. A lost animal may enter a county system even if Open Door is the shelter you know best.
You found a stray
For a stray animal in Jefferson County, call Jefferson County Animal Control at 636-797-5577 for the correct field/intake route rather than assuming a private sanctuary should receive the animal.
You need to relinquish your own pet
Open Door specifically asks people needing immediate assistance, including animal relinquishment, to call its office during normal business hours at 636-671-3643.
Calling does not guarantee immediate intake; discuss space, timing and the animal’s medical/behavior history first.
Emergency & Important Contacts — House Springs / Jefferson County
These numbers are separated by actual purpose. Open Door’s regular office number is not a 911 line, and the Sheriff’s non-emergency number is not a dedicated Animal Control number.
| Contact | Number | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Open Door Animal Sanctuary | 636-671-3643 | Adoption, sanctuary questions, owner-relinquishment questions, community programs and general Open Door help during normal business hours. |
| Jefferson County Animal Control | 636-797-5577 | Running-at-large animals, neglect/abuse complaints, injured animals, certain wildlife calls, bites/attacks and rabies quarantine matters. |
| Emergency — Jefferson County | 911 | Immediate threats to human life, serious active public-safety emergencies or situations that require emergency police/fire/EMS response. |
| Jefferson County non-emergency dispatch | 636-797-9999 | Jefferson County publishes this as its 24/7/365 non-emergency dispatch line. It is not labeled as a dedicated after-hours Animal Control line. |
| Jefferson County Health Department | 636-797-3737 | Public-health and rabies information. The Health Department’s animal-bite guidance directs bite cases to Animal Control and recommends medical evaluation. |
Jefferson County Animal Control in House Springs
Jefferson County’s Animal Resource Center is also in House Springs, which is why searches for “House Springs animal shelter” can easily mix two different organizations together.
What County Animal Control handles
County duties include running-at-large dogs/cats, neglect and abuse allegations, injured animals, certain wildlife situations, bite investigations, potential rabies exposure and lost/found animals.
Confirm county hours before driving
Current official Jefferson County pages are not fully consistent about weekday Animal Resource Center hours. A July 23, 2026 county update lists Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m., while the main Animal Control page still shows a different weekday schedule.
Because both are official county sources, call first instead of relying on an assumed weekday closing time.
Animal Bite or Possible Rabies Exposure
A bite is both an animal-control matter and a health issue. Jefferson County Health Department gives a clear sequence for local residents.
Wash the wound immediately
Jefferson County Health Department says to flush the wound with soap and water for 15 minutes.
Identify the animal if safely possible
For an owned pet, collect owner contact information. For a wild or stray animal, remember identifying features without putting yourself at further risk.
Contact Jefferson County Animal Control
Call 636-797-5577. County guidance also directs residents to Animal Control when a bat is found in a home and capture for rabies testing may be needed.
Seek medical evaluation
A healthcare professional can evaluate wound care, tetanus needs and whether rabies post-exposure treatment is appropriate.
Jefferson County Pet Licensing & Rabies Rules
County licensing is separate from adopting at Open Door. It matters for dog and cat owners in unincorporated Jefferson County and municipalities where the county animal ordinance applies.
1-year county license
Jefferson County’s current application lists a $10 one-year animal license.
3-year county license
The county application lists a $30 three-year animal license.
Bring vaccination proof
County licensing requires a copy of the current rabies vaccination certificate from a licensed veterinarian.
Open Door Community Programs Beyond Adoption
This is where the House Springs page becomes more useful than a basic address-and-phone directory. Open Door also publishes several programs designed to keep pets with families and reduce shelter intake.
Low-cost spay & neuter
Open Door says it offers low-cost spay/neuter services to qualifying low-income pet owners.
A current universal public fee was not located on the official program page reviewed for this article, so no price is guessed here. Call 636-671-3643 for current eligibility and cost.
Pet Food Pantry
The pantry can provide approximately two weeks of supplemental pet food per month to qualifying low-income households, subject to food availability.
Open Door requires proof of low-income status and says animals must be spayed/neutered or potentially qualify for its low-cost program.
Community-cat TNR guidance
Open Door’s Trap/Neuter/Return program provides guidance for managing feral cat colonies and specifically focuses on reducing the feral-cat population in Jefferson County.
Humane education
Open Door also offers humane education focused on responsible pet care, humane treatment, animal safety, compassion and empathy.
Veterinary & Medical-Care Transparency
Open Door provides medical care to sanctuary animals and publishes low-cost spay/neuter assistance, but this page should not be turned into a veterinary-hospital listing unless the official organization supports that description.
What Open Door currently says
Its official About page says its team includes two veterinary technicians and two part-time veterinarians.
The current public leadership information reviewed for this article does not identify those veterinarians by name. For accuracy, no doctor name is invented here.
Do not assume it is a public veterinary hospital
Open Door’s site supports a low-cost spay/neuter program and medical care for shelter residents, but it does not publish a full public veterinary-hospital service menu, doctor appointment roster or universal exam fee.
Call Open Door directly when your question involves an owned pet’s eligibility for low-cost care.
Foster, Volunteer & Support Open Door
Cat & kitten foster programs
Open Door’s current foster page describes several cat-focused programs, including general foster, undersocialized-kitten, mother-and-litter, neonatal and hospice-style foster support.
Volunteer requirements
Volunteers must be at least 13. Volunteers ages 13–15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult age 21 or older.
Open Door currently lists a one-time $20 volunteer fee that helps cover training and includes a volunteer shirt.
Donations
Open Door identifies itself as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and says it does not receive city, state or federal funding. Donations can also be mailed to P.O. Box 870, House Springs, MO 63051.
Before You Drive to Open Door
If you are adopting
- Review current pet listings before leaving home.
- Complete the appropriate canine or feline questionnaire.
- If renting, verify your housing pet rules first.
- Plan for a home visit before final adoption.
- Bring a secure cat carrier or safe dog transport plan for pickup day.
- Budget beyond the adoption fee for food, routine veterinary care, supplies and ongoing preventive care.
If you need help rather than adoption
- Call first for an owner-surrender request; do not assume same-day intake.
- Use County Animal Control for county field complaints and bite cases.
- Ask Open Door about current food-pantry eligibility before making the trip.
- Ask about current spay/neuter eligibility and pricing rather than relying on an old fee.
- For an urgent human-safety emergency, use 911.
Map: Open Door Animal Sanctuary in House Springs
Open Door’s physical sanctuary address is 6065 Duda Road, House Springs, MO 63051. Its published mailing address is P.O. Box 870, House Springs, MO 63051. Use the street address—not the P.O. Box—for directions.
Official Open Door & Jefferson County Resources
Use these links when the answer depends on live pet availability, current forms, changing hours, county jurisdiction or emergency procedures.
Open Door Animal Sanctuary House Springs FAQ
What is the official name of the Open Door shelter in House Springs?
The official name is Open Door Animal Sanctuary. Some users search for “Open Door Humane Society,” but that is not the organization’s official published name.
Where is Open Door Animal Sanctuary located?
The sanctuary is at 6065 Duda Road, House Springs, MO 63051.
What is the Open Door Animal Sanctuary phone number?
The main number is 636-671-3643.
What are Open Door adoption hours in 2026?
Open Door currently lists adoption appointments seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Holiday hours are listed as 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Confirm special closures before a long drive.
How much does it cost to adopt a cat from Open Door?
The current Open Door adoption page lists cat adoptions at $75. Kittens are listed at the $150 fee.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog or puppy?
Open Door currently lists dogs and puppies at $150.
What does the Open Door adoption fee include?
Open Door says the fee covers spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip and heartworm/flea/tick preventative care. Completed adoptions also include medical records and microchip registration.
Does Open Door require a home visit?
Yes. The official adoption page says Open Door schedules a visit to the prospective adopter’s home before finalizing the adoption.
How old do I need to be to adopt a dog from Open Door?
The current canine preliminary adoption form says the adopter must be 21 to adopt a dog or puppy.
Does Open Door accept owner surrenders?
Open Door directs people who need to relinquish an animal to call 636-671-3643 during normal business hours. Contacting the shelter does not guarantee immediate intake, so call before transporting the pet.
Does Open Door have a pet food pantry?
Yes. Open Door says qualifying low-income households may receive approximately two weeks of supplemental pet food once per month, subject to availability. Proof of low-income status and spay/neuter requirements apply.
Does Open Door provide low-cost spay and neuter?
Yes. Open Door says it provides low-cost spay/neuter services to qualifying low-income pet owners. A current universal price was not published on the official program information reviewed here, so call the sanctuary for current cost and eligibility.
Does Open Door publish the names of its veterinarians?
Open Door’s current About page says its staff includes two veterinary technicians and two part-time veterinarians, but the reviewed public leadership information does not identify those veterinarians by name. This guide therefore does not invent doctor names.
Is Open Door Animal Sanctuary the same as Jefferson County Animal Control?
No. Open Door is a private nonprofit sanctuary at 6065 Duda Road. Jefferson County Animal Control is a separate county service at 4848 State Hwy 30 in House Springs.
What is the Jefferson County Animal Control phone number?
Jefferson County Animal Control lists 636-797-5577.
What should I do after an animal bite in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County Health Department says to wash the wound with soap and water for 15 minutes, identify the animal when safely possible, contact Jefferson County Animal Control and seek medical evaluation.
What is the Jefferson County non-emergency dispatch number?
Jefferson County 911 publishes 636-797-9999 as the 24/7/365 non-emergency dispatch number. It is not labeled as a dedicated Animal Control line.
Is Animal-Shelter.org the official Open Door website?
No. Animal-Shelter.org is an independent informational publisher. Use Open Door, Jefferson County and Health Department official sources for live forms, pet availability, changing hours and emergency instructions.
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