Our 35th Anniversary Year
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 Fax: 217.835.2537 E-Mail: aap1@frontiernet.net
Open daily 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.
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Reward for arrest and conviction of person who shot dog now at $6,100
Lorraine Jackson received a phone call from a friend of the shelter. Someone had shot her dog at the end of South Forth Street in Benld. On August 23rd, Tracy had driven her car in her garage. Jumping out of the car, Kembra, a 4 year old Labrador mix, pushed open the side door of the garage and ran out of the yard. Tracy went to look for him and was calling him when she heard him cry out. She was only a few yards away from where he was. He came from behind the shed dragging his paralyzed legs. Tracy raced Kembra to an emergency veterinarian but his injuries were so severe he had to be euthanized.
The incident is still under investigation. Benld Police confirmed that the dog was shot with a high powered air rifle. Although the police initially had a suspect, no evidence has been found and the case remains open. If a suspect is identified, they could face a criminal cruelty to animals charge (a felony), as well as a city ordinance violation for discharging an air rifle within city limits. A $6,100 reward is being offered for the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator.
Not only heartbroken over Kembra's death, Tracy is concerned for the safety of others -- both human and animal -- in the neighborhood, with children playing in between the houses.
Anyone with information regarding this crime can contact Benld Police Department at 1.217.835.2217, or Macoupin Montgomery CrimeStoppers at 1.800.352.0136, or email macmontcrimestoppers.com , or text TIP722 and the message to CRIMES (274637).
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WE ALWAYS NEED ...
Small Bite Dog Food (Purina preferred)
Kitten Chow (Purina preferred)
Cat Food, canned (Pate preferred)
Kitty Litter (any brand, but no "oil dry")
THANK YOU!
09.04.18
Small Bite Dog Food (Purina preferred)
Kitten Chow (Purina preferred)
Cat Food, canned (Pate preferred)
Kitty Litter (any brand, but no "oil dry")
THANK YOU!
09.04.18
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It's summer, and we'll have warm to hot temperatures and high humidity over the next several weeks, so make certain your pets have plenty of fresh water and shelter from the sun. Pets and children should NEVER be left unattended in a vehicle -- EVER!
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If you have any knowledge of what may have happened to Spot (below), please call 217.835.2538. Thank you!
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Today at Benld Adopt-A-Pet ...
Wednesday, September 19
Adoption hours are from 1 - 5 p.m., every day. We have a number of fine dogs and cats to choose from. For more information call us at 217.835.2538.
Wednesday, September 19
Adoption hours are from 1 - 5 p.m., every day. We have a number of fine dogs and cats to choose from. For more information call us at 217.835.2538.
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What's new on our website ...
For those of you who don't receive our newsletter -- or if you do, but just can't wait to get your copy -- it can be seen by clicking on the "News & Events" page above, & scrolling down to "Newsletter - Summer/ Fall 2018" ... an added advantage is that it can be seen in color here ... 09.09.18
A tribute to Cody ... see "Adoptable Dogs" page ... 09.08.18
See Luna romping happily about in her new hone ... see "Alumni" page ... 09.17.18
Polly Parrot & Suzette are now at our Petco Cat Condos in Springfield, and we hope to have more cats there soon. We also have a number of cats available at our shelter ... call 217.835.2538 for more information ... 09.17.18
See this week's featured pets ... Magnolia & Ross, on our "Adoptions" page ... 09.17.18
For those of you who don't receive our newsletter -- or if you do, but just can't wait to get your copy -- it can be seen by clicking on the "News & Events" page above, & scrolling down to "Newsletter - Summer/ Fall 2018" ... an added advantage is that it can be seen in color here ... 09.09.18
A tribute to Cody ... see "Adoptable Dogs" page ... 09.08.18
See Luna romping happily about in her new hone ... see "Alumni" page ... 09.17.18
Polly Parrot & Suzette are now at our Petco Cat Condos in Springfield, and we hope to have more cats there soon. We also have a number of cats available at our shelter ... call 217.835.2538 for more information ... 09.17.18
See this week's featured pets ... Magnolia & Ross, on our "Adoptions" page ... 09.17.18
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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 "Macoupin County Adopt-A-Pet" sign. The shelter is directly 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 "Macoupin County Adopt-A-Pet" sign. The shelter is directly ahead on the right - 807 Stewart Road. (Sketch below not to scale.)
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CONTACT US...
If you have any questions or comments about this website, or about membership in BAAP, please contact Bill Castagno at:
217.965.4149 or 217.891.0502, or at: bigaho@royell.org
If you would like to consider becoming a volunteer, please contact
Carol Richards at 217.494.4927, or at: mmarla38@aol.com
For all other matters, including to adopt or bring in an animal,
please contact the shelter at:
Phone: 217.835.2538
Fax: 217.835.2537
E-Mail: aap1@frontiernet.net
Thank You!
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If you have any questions or comments about this website, or about membership in BAAP, please contact Bill Castagno at:
217.965.4149 or 217.891.0502, or at: bigaho@royell.org
If you would like to consider becoming a volunteer, please contact
Carol Richards at 217.494.4927, or at: mmarla38@aol.com
For all other matters, including to adopt or bring in an animal,
please contact the shelter at:
Phone: 217.835.2538
Fax: 217.835.2537
E-Mail: aap1@frontiernet.net
Thank You!
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Support BAAP by becoming a member!
After completing your application please mail it, along with check, to:
Benld Adopt-A-Pet
P.O. Box 6162
Springfield IL 62708-6162
Benld Adopt-A-Pet
P.O. Box 6162
Springfield IL 62708-6162
Thank You!
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If you love your pet --
DO NOT LEAVE THEM ALONE IN YOUR CAR!
YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN!
You may think "I'll only be gone a few minutes", but you may wind up being detained for some reason or another, and besides, in just a few minutes your car and/or your pet may be gone. So be safe and --
NEVER LEAVE YOUR PET ALONE IN A CAR!
DO NOT LEAVE THEM ALONE IN YOUR CAR!
YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN!
You may think "I'll only be gone a few minutes", but you may wind up being detained for some reason or another, and besides, in just a few minutes your car and/or your pet may be gone. So be safe and --
NEVER LEAVE YOUR PET ALONE IN A CAR!
...LOST & FOUND PETS...
Please go to "Lost & Found Pets" 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
Please go to "Lost & Found Pets" 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
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 NEED NEWSPAPERS! *
* In order to better keep you apprised as to our needs, we are instituting the following color code. Of the following three lines, whichever is colored accordingly, will indicate our needs. Note: Though we may have enough at present, we will still take them as our need is constant.
Green - We have enough at present.
Yellow - We are running low.
Red - Help! We are nearly out.
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: 08.14.18
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* In order to better keep you apprised as to our needs, we are instituting the following color code. Of the following three lines, whichever is colored accordingly, will indicate our needs. Note: Though we may have enough at present, we will still take them as our need is constant.
Green - We have enough at present.
Yellow - We are running low.
Red - Help! We are nearly out.
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: 08.14.18
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Howdy! I'm Katie your
friendly Mascot!
Katie, our Benld Adopt-A-Pet Sheltie mascot, at a mobile adoption held 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.
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.