Latest Cats, Dogs, Pets Available For Adoption At Springfield Area Shelters

Springfield IL

22 February, 2022

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Want to add to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Perhaps it's the right time to adopt a pet! Many pound animals are still looking for their forever home and shelters are still working to fulfill adoptions. Over 6 million companion animals are given to animal pounds each year 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 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. If you 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. If you're a dog person, you might like Barkley, a Shar-Pei 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]. Barkley Name: Barkley Species: Dog Location: Illinois Humane, PO Box 512, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Shar-Pei Good With: Dogs Description: "Barkley is devoted to family. He is a young, high energy boy. Barkley can be leary of strangers. For those..." Learn more Ollie Name: Ollie Species: Cat Location: Illinois Humane, PO Box 512, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids and cats Description: "Ollie is a wonderful young man. He is friendly. He has an adorable look about him. His over bite, which..." Learn more Boo Name: Boo Species: Cat Location: Illinois Humane, PO Box 512, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Boo is an incredibly affectionate cat. He would make someone a tremendous companion. He just wants to be with you,..." Learn more Dobbi Name: Dobbi Species: Cat Location: Illinois Humane, PO Box 512, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids and cats Description: "Dobbi is a beautiful girl, very friendly. She is a gentle girl, not particularly outgoing but affectionate She has been..." Learn more Travis Name: Travis Species: Cat Location: Illinois Humane, PO Box 512, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Dogs and cats Description: "Travis is spirited, highly interactive and loves attention. He is a lot of fun. He has a great buddy in..." Learn more Phoenix Name: Phoenix Species: Cat Location: Illinois Humane, PO Box 512, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Cats Description: "Phoenix is a beauty. On his own, he is a mellow, extremely friendly young cat. Everyone falls in love with..." Learn more Amanda Name: Amanda Species: Cat Location: Illinois Humane, PO Box 512, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Amanda is a girl who likes her own human. She is very dedicated to and affectionate with her person. She..." Learn more Sydney Name: Sydney Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Sydney is only about 8 months old" Learn more Colt Name: Colt Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Anatolian Shepherd Description: "Colt is a very nice guy about 5 years old" Learn more Briggs Name: Briggs 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: "My name is Briggs, and you're going to want to come and get me pronto. Look how handsome I am,..." Learn more Sassy Name: Sassy Species: Cat Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix Description: "Felicitations! My name is Sassy. I am a lovely 11 month old tabby sweetheart, but please don't assume that I'm..." Learn more Tamon Name: Tamon 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: "Hello, my name is Tamon. I am a handsome young tabby guy, around 18 months old. You can see how..." Learn more Kimberly Name: Kimberly Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Beagle Mixed Breed Mix Learn more Athens Name: Athens Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Athens is a friendly, cuddly 2-year-old brown tabby cat. She is a polydactyl cat, which means she has extra toes!..." Learn more Daisy Name: Daisy Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Daisy is a 42 pound, 3 year old lab mix of some sort. Her black and white markings make her..." Learn more Sally Name: Sally Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Mercury Name: Mercury Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Bruiser Name: Bruiser Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Yue Name: Yue Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Prometheus Name: Prometheus Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Silvio Name: Silvio Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Raggie Name: Raggie Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Augustus Name: Augustus Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair Learn more Peter Name: Peter Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Dawson Name: Dawson Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Denny Name: Denny Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Harry Name: Harry Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Oakie Name: Oakie Species: Dog Location: Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue, Williamsville, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Labrador Retriever Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "COURTESY POST:: Oakie came from an overcrowded animal control in Oklahoma. He is guessed to be a shepherd lab mix..." Learn more Coco Name: Coco Species: Dog Location: Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue, Williamsville, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "COURTESY POST:: Coco came from an overcrowded animal control in Oklahoma. On the euth list we swooped in and saved..." Learn more Hunter Name: Hunter Species: Dog Location: Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue, Williamsville, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Dog Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "COURTESY POST: Hunter came from an overcrowded animal control in Oklahoma where he was picked up as a stray. Sadly..." Learn more