Springfield Area Pets Up For Adoption: Meet Rex, Howie, Bandit & More

Springfield IL

19 October, 2021

10:16 AM

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If you've been looking to add a fuzzy ball of love and affection to your life, you should check out these Springfield area animal shelters for a pet up for adoption. Millions of pets and other companion animals are surrendered or taken in each year by rescue organizations nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses. However, only around half of all shelter animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Springfield area — are still waiting for their forever homes. If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We round up a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a dog person, you might like Rex, a Pit Bull Terrier up for adoption. Or if cats are more your thing, there are several great cats 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. If you're a local shelter looking to see your adoptable pets appear on Patch, you'll need to list them through Petfinder. All readers are encouraged to report errors or other feedback to [email protected]. Rex Name: Rex Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Rex was brought in for adoption, he is about 6 years old" Learn more Howie Name: Howie Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Description: "Handsome Howie is about 4 years old and a very sweet well behaved guy" Learn more Bandit Name: Bandit Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua Description: "This spunky little guy is about a year old" Learn more Ranger Name: Ranger Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Cute little Ranger is only about 11 weeks old" Learn more Waverly Name: Waverly Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Greyvin Name: Greyvin Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Buddy Name: Buddy Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Milo Name: Milo Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Whiskers Name: Whiskers Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Ricki Name: Ricki Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Siamese Learn more Dorito Name: Dorito Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Alfie Name: Alfie Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Willa Name: Willa Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Persian Learn more Ginger Snap Name: Ginger Snap Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Cali Name: Cali Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Figgy Newton Name: Figgy Newton Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Chips Name: Chips Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Stark Name: Stark Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Stark is a friendly 4-year-old gray tabby cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Jeff Name: Jeff Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Extra Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair Learn more Cherry Name: Cherry Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Cherry is a 2-year-old, 54-pound black Lab mix. This gorgeous girl has legs for days and she knows how to..." Learn more Remington Name: Remington Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Erin Name: Erin Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Erin is a sweet, affectionate 8-year-old brown tabby cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at..." Learn more Lilianne Name: Lilianne Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Lilianne is a sweet, shy 6-year-old orange tabby cat. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at..." Learn more Fluffy Name: Fluffy Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Heathcliff Name: Heathcliff Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Nala Name: Nala Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Samwell Name: Samwell Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Samwell is a friendly, playful 2-month-old brown tabby kitten. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at..." Learn more Skid Name: Skid Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Mildred Name: Mildred Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Mildred is a sweet 10-year-old black cat. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Highland Name: Highland Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Highland is a sweet, affectionate 6-month-old brown tabby kitten. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at..." Learn more Yelnats Name: Yelnats Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Yelnats is a friendly, playful 2-year-old brown tabby and white cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the..." Learn more Rembrandt Name: Rembrandt Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Sparky Name: Sparky Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Sparky is a friendly, playful 2-month-old black tabby kitten. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at..." Learn more