:: Illinois Dog Adoption

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These links all lead to listings of animals at shelters that still euthanize. Each link automatically updates to identify pets who WILL be put down if not adopted.

With so many people losing their homes right now, we forget that pets are often the first to become homeless.

Shelters are full. Online searches don't differentiate between animals who are in safe situations and those who are scheduled to be put to sleep. High-kill shelters don't advertise that they kill when full.

Click on a link at the right to find pets in a kill shelter near you.

Bonding With a Shelter Dog

Don't buy into that old myth that you need to adopt a dog as a puppy in order to bond well. Here are some ideas for bonding that will lead any shelter dog to believe you're the cat's meow.

• Exercise the body. A simple walk can make a dog's day. Leash training will help you bond as well as help the dog to know he can trust you to be in charge. Dogs look forward to a chance to walk, run, see new sights and smell new smells.... If you provide this for him, you'll find him to be a faithful companion in no time.

• Food! You may be serving a perfectly well-balanced dry dog food already, but adding a little chicken, hamburger, or canned dog food to his diet will make you his hero. Dogs value meat above all else. Just make sure it goes in his dish at his regularly scheduled meal times--don't feed from the table or you'll create a monster!

• Exercise the mind.Teaching a dog simple tricks lays the foundation for a great relationship. The time invested, in addition to the treats, is valued by your dog. 10-15 minutes a day, 3 or 4 days a week, has a very positive effect.

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The Pick of the Litter:
Dogs Who Will Make Great Pets if Saved in Time . . .

	Porkchop & Bailey Porkchop (left) is a very sweet young female lab/terrier mix, and Bailey is a small young adult male terrier mix. They're both very friendly and being held at the Terre Haute Humane Society, (812) 232-0293. We think either (or both!) of these dogs would fit right in with a loving family. Click the Terre Haute, IN link on your right: this shelter is full and euthanizing regularly.
	Colby Colby is a very sweet young male Lab mix who was found nearly frozen and starved to death. Like all labs, Colby loves people, but barely has the strength to greet them while he works his way back to a normal weight. He's otherwise healthy, up to date on shots, and neutered. Call (217) 935-3488 to inquire about Colby, or click the "Clinton" link at right.
	Princess Di Meet the lovely Diana Prince, a small female Cocker Spaniel. She's probably over 7 years old so is eligible for the Senior discount rate (but please don't tell her that!). She clearly enjoys attention, napping, eating, napping, playing, and napping. Please stop by to meet Diana and see if she's the princess for you. Call the Terre Haute Humane Society for directions, (812) 232-0293, or click their link at right.
	Chunky Chunky is a GORGEOUS black Chow being held at the Edgar County Humane Society in Paris, IL (217-466-4885). About 2 years old, Chunk loves kids and all other dogs. Most of all, he loves attention and deserves a good home. He's already neutered and up to date on shots. Click here to fill out an application to adopt Chunky, or click the "Paris" link in the list on the right to view all of the pets available there.
	Blaine Blaine is a calm young Lab mix who, like many dogs, has ended up in a kill shelter through no fault of his own. His family was evicted and had no choice but to leave him with the Terre Haute Humane Society. Please call (812) 232-0293 before it's too late.

The links here lead to pets being held in shelters that still euthanize.
Please bookmark this page and pass it on as a tool for finding pets who
are in the most urgent need of homes.

Courtesy Posting:

Kramer

Kramer is currently safe but we're trying to help him avoid ending up in a shelter where he may be put down because of his age. Kramer's a big boy, a Great Dane/Great Pyrenees mix weighing 120 lbs, and has been a devoted family dog all his life. He's a wonderful watch dog but also loves people, kids, and other dogs. All you need is one "WOOF" out of Kramer and you won't need a doorbell, let alone a burglar alarm! Kramer's 7 years old, already neutered, housetrained, and looking for a warm, comfortable home in his retirement. Currently in the St. Louis area, transportation can be arranged. Call (217) 714-0866.

Links to Shelters That Kill . . .

:: Illinois Dog Adoption

Bonding With a Shelter Dog

The Pick of the Litter: Dogs Who Will Make Great Pets if Saved in Time . . .

Porkchop & Bailey

Colby

Princess Di

Chunky

Blaine

Kramer

Links to Shelters That Kill . . .

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The Pick of the Litter:
Dogs Who Will Make Great Pets if Saved in Time . . .