Springfield Area Adoptable Pets: Cats, Dogs, More

Springfield IL

26 October, 2021

10:21 AM

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If you're wanting to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your life, look no further than these animal shelters in and around Springfield for a pet you can adopt. About 6.5 million companion animals are surrendered or taken in each year by adoption facilities nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all shelter pets are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. On a search for an adorable new companion? Consider checking out a local rescue agency like Sangamon County Animal Control Center, where Cash the dog is waiting patiently. 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. Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we've rounded up this week's list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you're looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. If you're a cat person, meet Tabitha, 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 about a pet 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]. Tabitha Name: Tabitha Species: Cat Location: Forever Home Feline Ranch, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Merlot Name: Merlot Species: Cat Location: Forever Home Feline Ranch, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Remi Name: Remi Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Coonhound Description: "This adorable puppy is about 4 months old" Learn more Alfie Name: Alfie Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Shih Tzu Description: "Alfie is probably about 2 years old" Learn more Cash Name: Cash Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Shih poo Description: "Cash is an owner surrender about 11 months old, owner said he is crate trained. Cash needs to be on..." Learn more Van Name: Van Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Roy Name: Roy Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Schmidt Name: Schmidt Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Learn more Rosemary Name: Rosemary Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Jill Name: Jill Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Winston Name: Winston Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Learn more Ludlow Name: Ludlow Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Dipper Name: Dipper Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Vin Name: Vin Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Mabel Name: Mabel Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Whittlow Name: Whittlow Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Nicholas Name: Nicholas Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Drake Name: Drake Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Extra Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Anastasia Name: Anastasia Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Jack Name: Jack Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Learn more Thelma Name: Thelma Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Dorothea Name: Dorothea Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Long Hair Description: "Dorothea is a 2-month-old orange tabby kitten. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Bowser Name: Bowser Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Description: "Bowser is a 2-year-old, 46-pound chocolate Lab mix. Bowser is super smart and he is working his way through some..." Learn more Katya Name: Katya Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Katya is a friendly, playful 2-month-old black kitten. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Bianca Del Rio Name: Bianca Del Rio Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Bianca Del Rio is a sweet 2-month-old black kitten. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at..." Learn more Trixie Mattel Name: Trixie Mattel Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Trixie Mattel is a sweet 2-month-old black/smoke kitten. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Aquaria Name: Aquaria Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Aquaria is a friendly 2-month-old black and white kitten. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at..." Learn more Shangela Name: Shangela Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Shangela is a sweet 2-month-old black kitten. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Murphy Name: Murphy Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Learn more Willam Name: Willam Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Willam is a sweet 2-month-old black kitten. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Renfro Name: Renfro Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Renfro is a friendly, affectionate 6-month-old black and white kitten. She is here at the shelter with her brother Arthur...." Learn more Kohl Name: Kohl Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Learn more Doja Cat Name: Doja Cat Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Doja Cat is a friendly, playful 2-month-old brown tabby and white kitten. If you are interested in adopting her, call..." Learn more Kehlani Name: Kehlani Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Kehlani is a friendly 2-month-old brown tabby and white kitten. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL..." Learn more Saweetie Name: Saweetie Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Saweetie is a friendly, playful 2-month-old brown tabby and white kitten. If you are interested in adopting her, call the..." Learn more Milo Name: Milo Species: Dog Location: Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue, Williamsville, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Saint Bernard Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Please welcome sweet Milo for your viewing pleasure. This boy is good with dogs, good with cats he's housetrained and..." Learn more Seth Name: Seth Species: Dog Location: Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue, Williamsville, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Saint Bernard Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Seth is a 9-10 year old senior saint boy looking for his happily ever after. He is vetted and is..." Learn more Beans Name: Beans Species: Dog Location: Furever Fosters, Kincaid, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Boxer Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "These little cuties are a combination of smart, sassy and adventurous. Typical puppies that are very active and love to..." Learn more Presley Name: Presley Species: Dog Location: Furever Fosters, Kincaid, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Boxer Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "These little cuties are a combination of smart, sassy and adventurous. Typical puppies that are very active and love to..." Learn more