Marion Animal Shelter
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| Our hours of opperation are as follows: We are open 7 days a week from 8am to 5pm, excluding holidays. We are closed on holidays. If you would like to make an appointment or if you have any questions you may call us at 618-993-2991, you may also contact us via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it FOR A LIMITED TIME OUR FACILITY WILL HAVE APPLICATIONS FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS TO ASSIST IN THE COST OF SPAYING OR NEUTERING YOUR PETS. IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU ARE IN NEED OF FINANICAL ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT US. ALL OF OUR ANIMALS COME EITHER FROM THE STREETS OF MARION, IL OR SIGNED OVER BY THE OWNERS. SINCE WE ARE AN ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO TAKE IN ANIMALS FROM WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF MARION, IL. Hi, My name is Officer Bobbi Yingling, I have been with Marion Animal Control Shelter for two years now. I have a degree in Veterinary Assistance. I have always loved working with animals and have just recently in this past two years found my true calling. Every animal at our facility is treated as if it were our own. We have just recently hired an Assistant Animal Control Officer. Kevin Askew has been with us just for a short few months as an employee, but has volunteered for us for one year. At our facility we are equipped to house between 20 to 30 dogs at one time, and 10 cats (THIS NUMBER WILL CHANGE AS WE GET MORE CAGES). We have one cage that is dedicated to puppies only. We have just recently added a large fenced in play area/adoption area to our facility. In this fenced in area we allow the dogs several hours to run and play and get exercise. When the area is not being used for recreation it is being used for families to get to know their new potential dog. We also have leashes on site so that if someone should want to take their potential dog for a walk. At our facility volunteers are always welcome, be it to help with the cleaning of cages, feeding the animals or just socializing with the animals. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER WITH A VAN OR SUV THAT WOULD BE WILLING TO TRANSPORT OUR RESCUED CATS AND DOGS TO MT VERNON ONCE A WEEK. USUALLY ON TUESDAYS FROM 8AM TO APPROX 11AM. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO THIS PLEASE CONTACT BOBBI AT 618-993-2991. Donations are accepted as well. If you would like to make a donation of supplies here is our wish list: Bleach Mr. Clean Paper Towels Cat Litter Cat Food Dog Food Toys/stuffed animals Litter Boxes Blankets/towels/wash cloths Dog Treats Cat Treats Small or Medium Wire Dog Crates (for housing cats) Pet Taxis of all sizes We also accept monetary donations made payable to the City of Marion Animal Control. |