Rescuing & Adopting Animals
Since 1983
"A voice for those who cannot speak for themselves"
807 Stewart Road P.O. Box 53 Benld IL 62009-0053
Phone: 217.835.2538 E-Mail: aap1@frontiernet.net
Open daily (except holidays) 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(or by appointment)
Welcome to the Benld Adopt-A-Pet website. We hope that you will be a frequent visitor here, and that perhaps you may find that special pet to share your life with. Please contact us if we may assist you in any way.
If you have any questions or comments about this website, please contact:
Bill Castagno at: bigaho@royell.org
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Directions to the shelter:
From I-55 take Exit 44 - this is Illinois Route 138. Drive west on Route 138 for 2.6 miles, passing immediately through White City. When you see the sign for Sawyerville, take the next right turn - this is marked "Stewart Road", and there is also a bright blue IDOT "Adopt-A-Pet" sign. The shelter is one block ahead on the right - 807 Stewart Road. (Sketch below not to scale.)
From I-55 take Exit 44 - this is Illinois Route 138. Drive west on Route 138 for 2.6 miles, passing immediately through White City. When you see the sign for Sawyerville, take the next right turn - this is marked "Stewart Road", and there is also a bright blue IDOT "Adopt-A-Pet" sign. The shelter is one block ahead on the right - 807 Stewart Road. (Sketch below not to scale.)
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Go to our "About Us" page and leave us your comments on our survey form so that we might know what
you like... or don't like... about our website.
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you like... or don't like... about our website.
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WE STILL NEED NEWSPAPERS!
We need flat papers to line our cat and dog crates, and shredded paper (strip cut only please) for bedding for the kitties and puppies.
Please Note...
We do need newspapers... always... but, at the risk of sounding "picky", we need for our newspapers to be "clean" and not contain any slick or colored advertising inserts, or other foreign objects. We would also greatly appreciate your newspapers being bagged, boxed or tied in bundles. And, we cannot use magazines, stationery, wrapping paper, etc.
Newspapers may be dropped off at the shelter, 807 Stewart Rd in Benld, or you may leave them at Petco, 2721 S Veterans Pkwy in Springfield.
You may also call 217.835.2538 if you have a large quantity.
Thank You so much!
Updated: 04.11.13
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We need flat papers to line our cat and dog crates, and shredded paper (strip cut only please) for bedding for the kitties and puppies.
Please Note...
We do need newspapers... always... but, at the risk of sounding "picky", we need for our newspapers to be "clean" and not contain any slick or colored advertising inserts, or other foreign objects. We would also greatly appreciate your newspapers being bagged, boxed or tied in bundles. And, we cannot use magazines, stationery, wrapping paper, etc.
Newspapers may be dropped off at the shelter, 807 Stewart Rd in Benld, or you may leave them at Petco, 2721 S Veterans Pkwy in Springfield.
You may also call 217.835.2538 if you have a large quantity.
Thank You so much!
Updated: 04.11.13
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Though winter is almost over...
we can still use blankets, etc.
Updated: 03.20.14
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we can still use blankets, etc.
Updated: 03.20.14
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...LOST & FOUND PETS...
Please go to "Lost & Found Pets" sub-page for
our current listing of lost & found animals.
If your pet has gone missing, and you would like to have it listed on our
"Lost & Found Pets" page, please contact Bill Castagno as below:
Phone: 217.965.4149 or 217.891.0502 E-Mail: bigaho@royell.org
We would also appreciate being informed when your pet is recovered
in order that we might keep our listings current. Thank you!
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Please go to "Lost & Found Pets" sub-page for
our current listing of lost & found animals.
If your pet has gone missing, and you would like to have it listed on our
"Lost & Found Pets" page, please contact Bill Castagno as below:
Phone: 217.965.4149 or 217.891.0502 E-Mail: bigaho@royell.org
We would also appreciate being informed when your pet is recovered
in order that we might keep our listings current. Thank you!
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PROTECT YOUR PETS!
People are urged not to leave their dogs unattended for even a few minutes in their yard or any public place. Even dogs in fenced yards with locked gates are at risk, so keep a really close eye on your pet and, if you notice any suspicious persons or vehicles in the area, call your local law enforcement agency immediately. And, though we would never advocate violence, the law does allow for homeowners to protect their property... including their pets... by any means necessary.
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WE STILL (as of 04.11.14) NEED VOLUNTEERS!
Benld Adopt-A-Pet, being a non-profit organization that receives no government assistance in any form, relies heavily... almost exclusively... on volunteers to help operate our little shelter. While there are many ways in which you can assist us, at the present time we especially are in need of volunteers to assist in the following areas:
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PHOTOGRAPHER: We have a real need for someone to photograph the animals at the shelter, in order that we might present them to the public in the best possible light. This person should be someone possessing a great deal of patience as well as having some experience with photographing animals. If you would be interested in helping us with this challenging task, please call 217.835.2538.
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DOG TRAINERS/WALKERS: Need not be licensed, or even terribly experienced, but we need people to exercise, work with and help socialize some of our residents to help increase the chances of their being adopted. If you would like to volunteer your services please call us at 217.835.2538.
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CAT CONDOS: We could use some help in maintaining our Cat Condo's located at Petco, 2712 South Veterans Parkway in Springfield. If you would be interested in lending a paw, please contact Carol Richards at 217.494.4927. Thank you!
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MOBILE ADOPTIONS: BAAP is looking for a few good volunteers to assist with our mobile adoptions in Springfield and O'Fallon. If you are at least 18 years of age, enjoy being around animals, and could spare a few hours on a Saturday or Sunday, call us at 217.835.2538 (Benld) or 217.494.4927 (Springfield) for more information.
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Howdy; I'm Katie your friendly Mascot!
Katie, our Benld Adopt-A-Pet mascot, at a mobile adoption held recently at the Springfield Petco store on South Veterans Parkway.
Katie is a friendly, though somewhat shy, gal until she gets to know you.
She serves as the shelter's ambassador by visiting area schools, nursing homes, etc., and encouraging people to treat all animals with dignity and respect; and she also helps raise funds for the shelter at our mobile adoptions.
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