Bloomington Animal Shelter
Our Mission
Bloomington Animal Care and Control is dedicated to addressing all animal needs in our community through education, enforcement, and support. We work to build a future where every animal is valued, respected, and treated with kindness.
Who We Are
As a division of the Department of Public Works, we operate the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter to serve the animals and residents of our community. We believe in providing a safe environment while actively working toward our commitment of finding loving, lifelong homes for one hundred percent of our adoptable feline and canine companions.
How We Care
We are proud of our compassionate care model, which relies on our dedicated staff, volunteers, and an incredible foster network. In 2024 alone, foster families opened their homes to over 1,800 animals, providing the socialization, training, and love necessary to prepare them for their forever families. This community-wide effort is a vital part of our mission to save lives every day.
Your Adoption Journey
We want to create the best possible match between you and your new furry best friend. Our adoption counseling process is designed to be a personal, thoughtful experience where we learn about your lifestyle and expectations to help guide you toward a companion that is truly the perfect fit for your home.
Meet Your New Best Friend
We invite you to stop by our facility at 3410 S. Walnut St. during our adoption hours to meet the wonderful animals currently waiting for their new families. Whether you are looking for a dog, cat, or small animal, our team is excited to assist you in making a lifelong connection. You can also view our currently available companions on our website to begin your journey today.
- Compassionate and dedicated staff
- Clean facilities
- Perceived judgmental/condescending attitude
7/15 - Animal shelter, now over capacity, seeks homes for its dogs and cats
Bloomington Animal Shelter is seeking people who will adopt or foster a dog or cat as the shelter is now over capacity.
5/25 - May 25, 2026: MCCSC staff cuts, airport sewer expansion, Cottage Grove conservation, Seminary Pointe leases, Kirkwood closure fight
This week's edition includes reports on MCCSC’s latest staffing cuts and proposed student cell phone ban, Bloomington’s new sewer-extension policy tied to airport-area economic development, the Cottage Grove conservation district approval, and a renewed fight over closing Kirkwood Avenue to cars.
5/20 - ‘Lifeblood’: Local animal shelter sees increase in volunteer interest
The shelter saw 255 prospective volunteers join its waitlist.
5/18 - May 18, 2026: Carless Kirkwood, unsafe bridge, extra tax money, rally for housing
This morning’s edition includes reports on upcoming road closure decisions by the board of public works (Club House Drive) and Bloomington city council (Kirkwood), extra unbudgeted money for local governments, and a rally to support housing at Seminary Pointe.
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While you’re here, browse our adoption and care guides.