Support
Help care for animals
in county custody.
The shelter accepts donations by Venmo at @MCAC-donations, and you can also purchase supplies directly for the animals in its care from the shelter's Amazon Wish List. Both go directly to the care of animals in county custody.
How do I donate to Marion County Animal Control?
The shelter accepts donations by Venmo at @MCAC-donations, and you can also purchase supplies directly for the shelter from its Amazon Wish List.
Give money
Venmo
Send a donation to @MCAC-donations on Venmo. Contributions go directly to the care of animals in county custody.
Give supplies
Amazon Wish List
The shelter's Amazon Wish List lists supplies Marion County Animal Control needs for the animals in its care. Purchases are shipped directly to the shelter.
What does my donation to the shelter pay for?
Donations, whether given by Venmo or purchased from the Amazon Wish List, go directly to the care of animals in county custody at Marion County Animal Control.
Where it goes
Animals in custody
Contributions support the day-to-day care of dogs, cats, and other animals being held at the shelter, whether they are strays awaiting an owner or animals waiting to be adopted.
Who runs the shelter
A county agency
Marion County Animal Control is operated by Marion County, Illinois, not by an independent nonprofit. It is administered by Whitney Purcell.
Is my donation to Marion County Animal Control tax-deductible?
Marion County Animal Control is a county government agency, not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so donors should check with a tax professional before assuming a donation is deductible.
Are there other ways to help besides donating money?
Beyond a Venmo donation or a Wish List purchase, adopting an animal directly reduces the shelter's population and cost of care, and fostering or volunteering also helps.