Springfield: Dogs, Cats, Pets Available For Adoption Nearby

Springfield IL

08 March, 2022

10:12 AM

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If you're looking to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your family, look no further than these animal shelters in and around Springfield for a pet you can adopt. Over 6 million pets and other 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 around half of all shelter animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. If you're on a search for your new friend, consider starting at a local animal shelter like Sangamon County Animal Control Center, where Stella 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. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled 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. 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]. Hank Name: Hank 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 good boy is only about a year old" Learn more Gideon Name: Gideon 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 guy is only about a year old" Learn more Orion Name: Orion Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Orion is probably about 3 years old" Learn more Scheisty Name: Scheisty Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Scheisty is only about 1 1'2 years old" Learn more Stella Name: Stella Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Rhodesian Ridgeback Description: "This beautiful girl was brought in for adoption, she is about 2 years old, housebroken, crate trained and walks well..." Learn more Bailey Name: Bailey Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Description: "Bailey is probably about 2 years old" Learn more Dually Name: Dually Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Learn more Clement Name: Clement Species: Cat Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Hello, my name is Clement. (Just between you and me, they were calling me Clementine, until the nice doctor advised..." Learn more Faith Name: Faith Species: Cat Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix Description: "Felicitations, my name is Faith. I came in as an owner surrender, due to no fault of mine, on February..." Learn more Mango Name: Mango Species: Cat Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix Description: "Greetings, my name is Mango. I came here as a stray on March 1. I'm about three years old and..." Learn more Mellow Name: Mellow Species: Cat Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Turkish Van Mix Description: "Hi there! My name is Mellow. I came here as an owner surrender, through no fault of mine, on February..." Learn more Maverick Name: Maverick Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Black Labrador Retriever Description: "This handsome guy is around 5 years young" Learn more Cosmic Name: Cosmic Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Schipperke Description: "This energetic little guy is only about a year old" Learn more Isaac Name: Isaac Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1895 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Isaac is a sweet 1-year-old orange tabby cat. He is available for adoption at Springfield Pet Supplies Plus, 1895 E...." Learn more Goliath Name: Goliath Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair Description: "Goliath is a sweet, quiet 6-year-old orange long hair cat. He has FIV, which means he has a weaker immune..." Learn more Gemini Name: Gemini Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Gemini is a handsome, friendly 6-year-old pit bull mix. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at..." Learn more Farah Name: Farah Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Farah is a friendly, talkative 3-year-old black cat. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Greyson Name: Greyson Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Greyson is a sweet, shy 2-year-old gray cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Lazy Susan Name: Lazy Susan Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Lazy Susan isn't actually lazy - she's more like Shy Susan, but that doesn't sound as catchy. This sweet 8-year-old..." Learn more Joanie Name: Joanie Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Joanie is a 3-year-old calico cat. She is new to the shelter, and is still getting acclimated to the hustle..." Learn more Duke Name: Duke Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Duke is a nice 8-year-old brown tabby cat. He has feline leukemia, which means he has a shorter life expectancy..." Learn more Viola Name: Viola Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Viola is a shy 3-year-old calico cat. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." 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 Description: "Yue is a sweet 1-year-old torbie cat. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Flint Name: Flint Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair Description: "Flint is a sweet 6-year-old brown tabby and white long hair cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call..." Learn more Evan Name: Evan Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Description: "Evan is a sweet 1-year-old orange tabby cat. He has cerebellar hypoplasia, which means he is "wobbly" getting around. This..." Learn more Diamond Name: Diamond Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Diamond is a friendly 3-year-old, 51-pound pit bull. She loves people and she loves to play with toys. She has..." Learn more Chick Pea Name: Chick Pea Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Chick Pea is a sweet 5-year-old brown tabby cat. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at..." 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 Kelly Name: Kelly Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Beagle Description: "Kelly is a 4 year old, 21 pound lemon beagle mix. She is happy and outgoing. For more information about..." Learn more Katarina Name: Katarina Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Elyan Name: Elyan Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Long Hair Description: "Elyan is a beautiful 3-year-old long hair cat. He likes people, but doesn't seem to care for other cats. If..." Learn more Hanna Name: Hanna Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Hanna is a 6-year-old, 66-pound pit mix. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Ada Name: Ada Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Ada is a friendly 6-month-old orange tabby kitten. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Jimmy Name: Jimmy Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Jimmy is a 2-year-old, 53-pound pit mix.He is a feisty little guy who loves to run and play. He would..." Learn more Joker Name: Joker Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Boxer Description: "Joker is a fun 3-year-old, 46-pound Boxer mix. He loves to play with other dogs and with toys. If you..." Learn more Lilly Name: Lilly Species: Dog Location: Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue, Williamsville, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Border Collie Mix Good With: Dogs Description: "After being used as a baby machine Lilly jumped from Amish life to spoiled house dog. This girl is sweet..." Learn more Rue Name: Rue Species: Dog Location: Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue, Williamsville, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Brittany Spaniel Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "This adorable pooch is special needs due to being born deaf. Although that does stop Rue from from living a..." Learn more Lab mix Puppies Name: Lab mix Puppies Species: Dog Location: Furever Fosters, Kincaid, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "PUPPIES! Breed is best guess based on appearance and what owner surrender said they were. Owner surrenders because they could..." Learn more Charlie Name: Charlie Species: Dog Location: Furever Fosters, Kincaid, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Shih Tzu Terrier Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Charlie (Critter) is a very sweet little guy who loves to be around people and other animals. He has come..." Learn more