Bloomington Animal Shelter
Our Mission
At the Bloomington Animal Shelter, we are dedicated to addressing and responding to all animal needs in our community through education, enforcement, and support. We work every day to build a neighborhood where animals are truly valued and treated with kindness and respect.
Building a Community of Care
As a division of the Department of Public Works, we serve as a vital resource for both our citizens and their companion animals. Our work is driven by the belief that every animal deserves a safe, loving, and lifelong home, and we are committed to providing the medical and behavioral support necessary to make those happy endings possible.
How We Help
We are proud of our compassionate, multi-faceted approach to animal welfare, which relies on a strong partnership between our professional staff and a dedicated network of foster families. In 2024 alone, our foster team provided essential love, socialization, and consistency to over 1,800 animals. Whether through our medical fund that provides life-changing care or our collaborative rehoming support, we strive to meet the diverse needs of the animals in our care.
Finding Your Perfect Match
Our goal is to create the best possible match between you and your new furry best friend. During our adoption counseling process, we take the time to learn about your lifestyle and expectations, ensuring a partnership that is a perfect fit for both you and your new companion. We believe the adoption process should be a joyful, thoughtful start to a beautiful, lifelong relationship.
Start Your Journey
Are you ready to meet your next best friend? We invite you to visit our shelter to see our adoptable animals in person, or reach out to our team with any questions. Together, we can provide the love and care our community’s animals deserve.
- Compassionate and helpful staff
- Well-maintained, clean facility
- Perceived judgmental gatekeeping
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.
