About this animal protector
Dexter Animal Shelter is the police department’s municipal dog shelter at 601 East Grant Street. It accepts dogs only and arranges visits by appointment.
Services and ways to connect
Call 573-624-5512 before visiting or surrendering a dog, or as soon as your dog goes missing. Animal control office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The published $150 adoption fee covers vaccination, microchipping, spay or neuter surgery and a heartworm test. Volunteer forms are submitted to the police department at 305 Cooper Street.
Verify details before taking action
The documented organizational identity is the municipal animal-services identity on the official city website. Confirm current hours, eligibility, availability, fees and instructions directly through the organization's official website before visiting, adopting, volunteering or donating.
Official contact
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify Dexter Animal Shelter?
- AnimalProtech organizes public information and helps review community corrections, but each donation, adoption, or contact should be verified directly through the animal rescuer's or organization's official channels.
- How can I contact Dexter Animal Shelter?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches Dexter Animal Shelter, the location Dexter - Missouri - United States, and the displayed identifiers.
- Is it safe to donate or adopt using only this page?
- No. Use this page as a starting point, then confirm identity, need, accountability, and public history before donating, sending documents, or adopting.
- How can I correct incomplete or outdated information?
- Use the contribution form at the end of the page and send verifiable public links. Do not send personal documents, private addresses, or sensitive third-party data.