Springfield Area Pets Who Need A Home: Dogs, Cats, More

Springfield IL

01 March, 2022

10:20 AM

Description

If you've been wanting to add a fluffy ball of four-legged love and affection to your life, start with these Springfield area shelters for a pet you can adopt. Across Illinois, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — and many of them are located in your area. If you're on a search for a new fur child, consider beginning at a local rescue agency like Sangamon County Animal Control Center, where Bear 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. Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We've amassed this week's list of animals available for adoption near you. If you're a dog person, you might like Dynasty, 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]. Dynasty Name: Dynasty Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Dynasty is probably about 1 1/2 years old" Learn more Benji Name: Benji Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix Description: "Benji is probably about 9 years old" Learn more Casper Name: Casper Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Casper is about 4 years old" Learn more Quincy Name: Quincy Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Parson Russell Terrier Basset Hound Mix Description: "Quincy is only about a year old" Learn more Bear Name: Bear Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog Description: "Bear is a very nice boy boy only about a year old." Learn more Myla Name: Myla Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Myla is about a year old" Learn more Brea Name: Brea Species: Cat Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Description: "Brea is a truly gorgeous young lady, with silky black medium length fur, an impressively floofy tail, and beautiful golden..." Learn more Oliver Name: Oliver Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 3183 S. Veterans Parkway, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Siamese Description: "Oliver is a calm, friendly 1-year-old lynx point Siamese cat. He is available for adoption at the Springfield Petsmart, 3183..." Learn more Shirley Name: Shirley Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 3183 S. Veterans Parkway, 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 Niro Name: Niro Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 3183 S. Veterans Parkway, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Description: "Niro is a laid-back 4-year-old black and white medium hair cat. He is available for adoption at the Springfield Petsmart,..." Learn more DJ Name: DJ Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix Learn more KitKat Name: KitKat Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Gill Name: Gill Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Splash Name: Splash Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Splash is a friendly 7-year-old tuxedo cat. He has FIV, which means he has a weaker immune system than most..." Learn more Reed Name: Reed Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Terrier Pomeranian Mix Description: "Reed is a 2-month-old Pomeranian/terrier mix puppy. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Three Stripes Name: Three Stripes Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Nubs Name: Nubs Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Nubs is a 5 year old, blind, brown tabby male who loves lounging on soft blankets and warming up laps!..." Learn more Gizmo Name: Gizmo Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Beagle Description: "Gizmo is a sweet, timid 8-year-old, 23-pound Beagle mix. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at..." Learn more Poochie Name: Poochie Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Poochie is an affectionate 1-year-old orange tabby cat. He loves getting pets and will even roll over for belly rubs...." Learn more Tigger Name: Tigger Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Tigger is a friendly, playful 1-year-old brown tabby cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at..." Learn more MooMoo Name: MooMoo Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "MooMoo is a friendly, sociable 1-year-old black and white cat. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL..." Learn more Bambino Name: Bambino Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair Description: "Bambino is a friendly, affectionate 3-year-old black and white long hair cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call..." Learn more Riley Name: Riley Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Isaac Name: Isaac Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Isaac is a sweet 1-year-old orange tabby cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Captain Name: Captain Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Captain is a sweet 1-year-old brown tabby and white cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL..." Learn more Kima Name: Kima Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Kima is a 2-year-old brown tabby cat. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Dorito Name: Dorito Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Dorito is a nice 1-year-old black cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Roseanne Name: Roseanne Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Roseanne is a sweet, shy 1-year-old brown tabby and white cat. She is new to the shelter, and a bit..." Learn more Cupcake Name: Cupcake Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Cupcake is a quiet, independent 1-year-old brown tabby and white cat. She is a bit shy with new people, but..." Learn more Cinnamon Name: Cinnamon Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Cinnamon is a very shy 1-year-old tortoiseshell cat. She is gaining confidence, but will need a quiet home with a..." Learn more