Springfield Adoptable Pets: Meet Sterling & More

Springfield IL

02 March, 2021

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Want to add a furry friend to your family and have a positive impact on the world at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter! Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, many animal shelters are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in forever homes. Across Illinois, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — many of whom are located in your area. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin your search for a lovable new friend is at Sangamon County Animal Control Center, where Phoenix the dog is waiting patiently, or another local facility. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes. If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a cat person, meet Sterling, a Domestic Short Hair up for adoption. Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process. Editor's note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to [email protected]. Sterling Name: Sterling Species: Cat Location: Forever Home Feline Ranch, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Wilder (Gene) Name: Wilder (Gene) Species: Dog Location: Friends Of Sangamon County Animal Control, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Cattle Dog Mixed Breed Mix Good With: Dogs Description: "Wilder is a handsome 1.5 year old cattle dog mix and weighs about 45 pounds; he is neutered, housetrained, crate..." Learn more Orville & Wilbur - Bonded Buddies Name: Orville & Wilbur - Bonded Buddies Species: Cat Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair Good With: Cats Description: "Orville (long hair, all black) and Wilbur (short hair, orange and white) are tightly bonded buddies looking for their forever..." Learn more Phoenix Name: Phoenix Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua Description: "This little fella is about 5 years old" Learn more Kramer Name: Kramer Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Dog Mix Description: "This good boy is about 5 years old, he knows commands sit,shake, roll over, and lay down." Learn more Arlo Name: Arlo Species: Cat Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix Description: "Arlo is a super sweet, playful orange and white tabby who loves belly rubs. He is about a year old..." Learn more Linus Name: Linus Species: Cat Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair Tabby Mix Description: "Feast your eyes on this handsome hunk! Linus is a long haired tabby, with possibly a bit of Maine Coon..." Learn more Epic Name: Epic Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier Description: "This big handsome boy about 5 years old. He needs a little work on his leash training but he is..." Learn more Dante Name: Dante Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Dante is a friendly, talkative 3-year-old black cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Betty Name: Betty Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair Description: "Betty is a stunning 4-year-old black long hair cat. She is a friendly, affectionate girl. While she loves people, she..." Learn more Cougar Name: Cougar Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair Learn more Rosie Name: Rosie Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Bernice Name: Bernice Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Bast Name: Bast Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Long Hair Description: "Bast is a sweet, shy 3-month-old orange long hair kitten. She needs a family who will be patient with her..." Learn more Baby Girl Name: Baby Girl Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Baby Girl is a shy, sweet 1-year-old brown tabby and white cat. If you are interested in adopting her, call..." Learn more Sullivan Name: Sullivan Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Sullivan is a sweet 3-year-old black and white cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at..." Learn more Cirque Name: Cirque Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Extra-Toes Cat / Hemingway Polydactyl Mix Description: "Cirque is a 5-year-old black cat. He is a polydactyl cat, which means he has extra toes! If you are..." Learn more Bruce Name: Bruce Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, German Shepherd Dog Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Bruce is a sweet 2-year-old, 51-pound Shepherd mix. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Marlee Name: Marlee Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Marlee is a 2-year-old, 42-pound Australian cattle dog mix. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at..." Learn more Bob Name: Bob Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Bob is a friendly, independent 7-year-old black and white cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL..." Learn more Cassius Name: Cassius Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Oreo Name: Oreo Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Oreo is a friendly 3-year-old brown tabby and white cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL..." Learn more Millie Name: Millie Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair Learn more Ava Name: Ava Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair Description: "Ava is a 4-year-old brown tabby and white long hair cat. She is here at the shelter with her brother..." Learn more Greta Name: Greta Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Boxer Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Greta is a friendly, sweet 2-year-old, 64-pound Boxer mix. She loves getting attention, especially getting belly rubs. Greta is heartworm..." Learn more Milo Name: Milo Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Milo is a 3-year-old gray tabby cat. He is here at the shelter with his sister Ava. They don't have..." Learn more Gumdrop Name: Gumdrop Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever Description: "Gumdrop is a 6-year-old tan and white Lab mix puppy. She is heartworm positive, and the APL will provide her..." Learn more Isabella Name: Isabella Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Isabella is a sweet 4-year-old black and white pit bull mix. She walks nicely on a leash and knows how..." Learn more Ebony Name: Ebony Species: Dog Location: Menard County Animal Control, 19376 Sunny Acres rd, Petersburg, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Poor Ebony was used as a pup factory and neglected the first 18 months of her life. All applications are..." Learn more Leah Name: Leah Species: Cat Location: Menard County Animal Control, 19376 Sunny Acres rd, Petersburg, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "To meet any of the animals at MCAC, please email us today! For the fairness of our animals and their..." Learn more Rio Name: Rio Species: Cat Location: Menard County Animal Control, 19376 Sunny Acres rd, Petersburg, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Good With: Dogs and cats Description: "Some cats do better as "barn cats" this means they prefer freedom and outdoor availability. Many barn cats are friendly..." Learn more Star Name: Star Species: Cat Location: Menard County Animal Control, 19376 Sunny Acres rd, Petersburg, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Cats Description: "Some cats do better as "barn cats" this means they prefer freedom and outdoor availability. Many barn cats are friendly..." Learn more