Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week In The Springfield Area

Springfield IL

22 March, 2022

10:13 AM

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If you've been looking to add a fuzzy ball of love and affection to your family, you should check out these animal shelters in the Springfield area for a pet to adopt. About 6.5 million pets and other 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. 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. 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 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]. Sue Name: Sue Species: Cat Location: Forever Home Feline Ranch, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Mocha Name: Mocha Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd Description: "Mocha is only about 9 months old, she is pretty timid but a nice young girl" Learn more Zorro Name: Zorro Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Siberian Husky Description: "Zorro is about 2 years old, energetic and affectionate" Learn more Rosey Name: Rosey Species: Dog Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Rosey is about 2 years old" Learn more Crimson Name: Crimson 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: "Howdy! I am Crimson. So nice to meet you! I came here as a stray on March 10, and they..." Learn more Skate Name: Skate Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Gordita Name: Gordita Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Miss Kitty Name: Miss Kitty Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Miss Kitty is a friendly, calm 8-year-old orange tabby cat. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL..." Learn more Terra Name: Terra Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Butterscotch Name: Butterscotch Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair Learn more Zilarra Name: Zilarra Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Shyla Name: Shyla Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Shyla is a 45-pound pit mix. She is a year and a half old and a ball of friendly enthusiasm...." Learn more Slinky Name: Slinky Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Dachshund Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Slinky is an 8-year-old, 11-pound cream Dachshund mix. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Chum Name: Chum Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Chum is a sweet 7-year-old gray cat. He was shy when he first came to the shelter, but has gotten..." Learn more Maverick Name: Maverick Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Black Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Maverick is a friendly, easygoing 5-year-old, 80-pound black Lab mix. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL..." Learn more Sophie Name: Sophie Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Sophie is a sweet 7-year-old, 57-pound pit mix. Her eyebrows make it look like she is worried all the time,..." Learn more Zane Name: Zane Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Zane is a friendly, playful 6-month-old tabby kitten. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Larkin Name: Larkin Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Larkin is a sweet 1-year-old gray and white cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at..." Learn more Ranger Name: Ranger Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Ranger is a 2-year-old, 70-pound Shepherd mix. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Kohl Name: Kohl Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair Learn more Mittens Name: Mittens Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Gabbie Name: Gabbie 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: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Orion Name: Orion Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Leo Name: Leo Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Trusty Name: Trusty Species: Dog Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Hound Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Trusty is a 7-year-old, 43-pound hound mix. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Poppy Name: Poppy Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Poppy is a friendly, playful 6-month-old torbie kitten. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Joanie Name: Joanie Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Joanie is a sweet 3-year-old calico cat. She is new to the shelter, and is still getting acclimated to the..." Learn more Brick Name: Brick Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Brick is a friendly 1-year-old black cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Marty McFly Name: Marty McFly Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Marty McFly is a friendly 2-year-old orange tabby and white cat. He is only a little heavy at 11 pounds...." 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 Description: "Gill is a shy 2-year-old gray cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Buddy Name: Buddy Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Buddy is a sweet 3-year-old orange tabby cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Taco Name: Taco Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Taco is a 6-year-old brown tabby cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or..." Learn more Bud Name: Bud Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair Description: "Bud is a 9-year-old gray long hair cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387..." Learn more Taggert Name: Taggert Species: Cat Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Taggert is an 8-year-old brown tabby and white cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at..." Learn more Molly Name: Molly Species: Dog Location: Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue, Williamsville, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Beagle Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Molly is a litter mate to Murphy. Cute and sweet. Little and active with so much of the world to..." Learn more