:: Illinois Dog Adoption

About this site . . .

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!

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

	Lacey Lacey is a fairly small, young, female Cattle Dog mix who was found running loose. She's a very sweet and beautiful dog and a great size for a family at around 30 pounds. Unfortunately Lacey is being held at the Dewitt County Animal Shelter and they are full and they are euthanizing regularly. Please see Lacey's PetFinder listing for information on adopting her before her time runs out!
	Honey Poor little Honey is a baby Boxer mix who was dumped at the pound at only about three months old. She's very well behaved and tries very hard to please. Honey loves going for walks and playing fetch. She's being held at the Edgar County Humane Association in Paris, IL. Please see her Petfinder listing. A real bargain, she will by spayed and up to date on shots when adopted.
	Gage Some nice family needs to adopt this hilarious little Puggle before I end up bringing him home myself! Gage is a mature dog (no puppy drama!) but loves playing with kids. He's up to date on his shots and already neutered. Gage will be an asset to any home. Unfortunately Gage is being held at the Edgar County Humane Association in Paris, IL and they are FULL and they ARE euthanizing regularly. Please see Gage's PetFinder listing for information on adopting him before his time runs out!
	Jack Jack is a HANDSOME BRINDLE Shar Pei mix being held at the shelter up in Mt. Carroll, IL. He's laid back, housetrained, neutered, and gets along with other dogs. Please see Jack's PetFinder listing for information on adopting this lovable couch potato before his time is up!
	Neveah (Urgent) This pretty brindle's name is Heaven spelled backwards, and sadly, that's where she'll end up if someone doesn't adopt this sweet Pit Bull mix very soon. She's already proven herself to be great with kids, knows basic commands, and is already house trained and spayed. Better yet, all you need is one bark from Neveah and intruders will keep their distance. Don't let a great family pet go to waste. Please see Neveah's PetFinder listing for information on adopting or providing a foster home for this beauty.

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.

:: Illinois Dog Adoption

Bonding With a Shelter Dog

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

Lacey

Honey

Gage

Jack

Neveah (Urgent)

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