Springfield Area Pets Waiting To Be Adopted: Meet Darby, Otis, Oreo & More

Springfield IL

15 February, 2022

10:21 AM

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Looking to add a furry ball of four-legged love and affection to your family and have a positive impact on the Springfield community at the same time? Maybe it's time to adopt a pet! Animal shelters have dogs, cats and other animals ready and waiting for someone to take them home. Millions of companion animals are surrendered or taken in each year by animal rescue organizations nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only half of all shelter animals — about 3.2 million — 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. Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We've amassed this week's list of pets 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 dog person, you might like Darby, 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 to learn more 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]. Darby Name: Darby Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "This handsome little powerhouse is only about a year old" Learn more Otis Name: Otis Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua Description: "This feisty little fella is only about 6 months old" Learn more Oreo Name: Oreo Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Oreo is probably about 7 years old, nice girl" Learn more Kizzie Name: Kizzie Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Pug Description: "Cute little Kizzie is about 4 years old" Learn more Zoe Name: Zoe Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Description: "This little dog is very sweet and walks very well on a leash. She is probably about 2 years old" Learn more Tiger Name: Tiger 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: "This eye-catchingly handsome young tabby bloke is Tiger. Tiger came to SCAC as an owner surrender through no fault of..." Learn more Anna Name: Anna Species: Cat Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tuxedo Mix Description: "Hi! I am Anna. One of the volunteers calls me Anna Banana, because she has to peel me off of..." Learn more DeeDee Name: DeeDee Species: Cat Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Tuxedo Mix Description: "Let me introduce myself! I am Deedee. I am a stray Kitty who landed at Sangamon County Animal Control earlier..." Learn more Josh Name: Josh Species: Cat Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Josh is a gorgeous young gray guy who came to the shelter as a stray. This sweetheart is about a..." Learn more Lilac Name: Lilac Species: Cat Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix Good With: Cats Description: "Lovely young ladies Lilac and Lily came to SCAC as an owner surrender through no fault of their own. Lilac..." Learn more Lily Name: Lily Species: Cat Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Cats Description: "Lovely young ladies Lilac and Lily came to SCAC as an owner surrender through no fault of their own. Lilac..." Learn more Converse Name: Converse Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Converse is a beautiful 12-year-old black and chocolate brown cat. He is a friendly, calm guy. If you are interested..." Learn more Buffy Name: Buffy Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Buffy is a 2-month-old Lab mix puppy. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Beezus Name: Beezus Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Beezus is a 2-month-old Lab mix puppy. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Ramona Name: Ramona Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Ramona is a 2-month-old Lab mix puppy. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Payton Name: Payton Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Payton is a 2-month-old Lab mix puppy. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Brooke Name: Brooke Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Brooke is a 2-month-old black and white Lab mix puppy. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL..." Learn more Lucas Name: Lucas Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Lucas is a 2-month-old white Lab mix puppy. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Tahoe Name: Tahoe Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Coonhound Description: "Tahoe is a 66 pound, 7-year-old coonhound. He is friendly and outgoing and true to hound form, he loves to..." Learn more Hardin Name: Hardin Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair Description: "Hardin is a friendly 2-year-old brown tabby and white long hair cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call..." Learn more Brooke Name: Brooke Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Brooke is a sweet 3-year-old brown tabby cat. She has feline leukemia, which means she has a shorter life expectancy..." Learn more Shirley Name: Shirley Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Description: "Shirley is a sociable 5-year-old gray medium hair cat. She has super-soft fur that is great for petting and cuddling!..." Learn more Baby Name: Baby Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Baby is a sweet 1-year-old brown tabby cat. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Mrs. C Name: Mrs. C Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Mrs. C is a sweet 3-year-old tuxedo cat. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Big Sam Name: Big Sam Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Big Sam is a sweet 2-year-old tabby and white cat. He is a little bit skittish and will shy away..." Learn more Wellhaus Name: Wellhaus Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Wellhaus is an outgoing, laid-back 8-year-old tabby cat. He has FIV, which means he has a weaker immune system than..." Learn more Rufus Name: Rufus Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Chihuahua Description: "Rufus is an 8-year-old, 15-pound blond Chihuahua mix. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Flower Name: Flower Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Felicity Name: Felicity Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Sly Cooper Name: Sly Cooper Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Bobby Jr. Name: Bobby Jr. Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair Learn more Toby Name: Toby Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Papillon Description: "Toby is a 6-year-old, 13-pound Papillon mix. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Pumba Name: Pumba Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Nelly Name: Nelly Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix Learn more Brie Name: Brie Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1065 Jason Place, Chatham, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Brie is a talkative, sassy 2-year-old calico cat. She is available for adoption at the Chatham Pet Supplies Plus, 1065..." Learn more IWH Gal Name: IWH Gal Species: Dog Location: Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue, Williamsville, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Female, Irish Wolfhound Good With: Dogs Description: "What a gal this IW is. She is looking for her forever home. Adoption fee is $600. She is up..." Learn more