Animal Care Service Inc

About Animal Care Service Inc

Animal Care Service is a family-owned and operated pet aftercare specialist based in the St. Louis metropolitan area, serving St. Louis and surrounding communities in Missouri and southern Illinois since 1981. What started as a husband-and-wife operation responding to a recognized gap in local pet aftercare has grown into a multi-generational family business, now employing second and third generation family members. Over more than 40 years, Animal Care Service has earned the trust of local families and veterinarians through consistent, high-quality cremation care.

ACS operates multiple EPA-approved, state-of-the-art crematories run by trained professionals. Their facility has expanded over the decades to accommodate animals of any size — from small pets like birds to large animals like horses through their dedicated Equine Division. The business mails to P.O. Box 447 in Imperial, Missouri and serves the broader Festus and Jefferson County corridor.

Services Offered

Animal Care Service provides pet aftercare to families and veterinary practices in the St. Louis area and surrounding regions:

• Pet cremation — Private and communal cremation for companion animals of all sizes
• Equine Division — Specialized cremation services for horses and other large animals
• Urns and memorial products — In-stock designer urns in a range of styles, with custom orders available for families who want something unique
• Veterinary practice support — ACS works directly with local veterinarians to provide seamless aftercare for their clients

What to Expect

Animal Care Service can be reached at (636) 931-4440. Their hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; and Sunday on-call from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Families can arrange cremation directly or ask their veterinarian's office to contact ACS on their behalf.

The urn catalog on their website gives families the opportunity to browse options in advance. If the selection does not include a style that feels right, custom orders can be placed. The team's four decades in the St. Louis area means most local veterinarians are familiar with their work — ACS notes that many families have returned to them repeatedly over the years for this level of consistent, trustworthy service.