The Winter issue of our newsletter is now available online.
Just go to "News & Events" and then click on "Newsletter - Winter 2013".
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Just go to "News & Events" and then click on "Newsletter - Winter 2013".
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Go to "Alumni" page (under "Adoptions") to see new video of Addie.
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Celebrating our 30th Anniversary
1983 - 2013
"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 as above if we may assist you in any way.
If you have any questions or comments about this website, please contact:
Bill Castagno @ bigaho@royell.org
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1983 - 2013
"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 as above if we may assist you in any way.
If you have any questions or comments about this website, please contact:
Bill Castagno @ 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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Please go to our "About Us" page
and fill out our survey form to leave your comments about our website.
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and fill out our survey form to leave your comments about our website.
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It's going to be a cold winter, so...
Please help us stay warm by donating your old or unused blankets, towels and linens. Some of us older dogs just can't handle the cold anymore like we used to.
Benld-Carlinville-Gillespie-Staunton area:
May be dropped off at Shelter, 807 Stewart Rd, Benld; or call 217.835.2538
Springfield area: May be dropped off at Petco,
2721 S Veterans Pkwy, Springfield; or call 217.494.4927
Auburn-Girard-Thayer-Virden area:
Call 217.965.4149 or 217.891.0502
(We're still working on setting up a drop-off point. Meanwhile, if you wish to donate, please call one of the above numbers.)
Thank you so much!
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Benld-Carlinville-Gillespie-Staunton area:
May be dropped off at Shelter, 807 Stewart Rd, Benld; or call 217.835.2538
Springfield area: May be dropped off at Petco,
2721 S Veterans Pkwy, Springfield; or call 217.494.4927
Auburn-Girard-Thayer-Virden area:
Call 217.965.4149 or 217.891.0502
(We're still working on setting up a drop-off point. Meanwhile, if you wish to donate, please call one of the above numbers.)
Thank you so much!
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December is adopt any Pet Month!
Please!
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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 E-Mail: bigaho@royell.org
We would also appreciate it if you would advise us 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 E-Mail: bigaho@royell.org
We would also appreciate it if you would advise us when your pet is recovered
in order that we might keep our listings current. Thank you!
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WE REALLY NEED NEWSPAPERS!
PLEASE!!!
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. Thank you!
PLEASE!!!
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. Thank you!
May be dropped off at shelter; 807 Stewart Rd, Benld, or call 217.835.2538
Or, you can leave them at Petco, 2721 S Veterans Pkwy in Springfield
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Or, you can leave them at Petco, 2721 S Veterans Pkwy in Springfield
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PENELOPE is coming along nicely and, with your continued support, she should be completely healed and ready to go to her new home soon.
My name is Penelope and I am a 2 year old Great Dane at the Benld Adopt-A-Pet Animal Shelter in Benld IL.
I have some serious problems, including the following:
Status updated: 12.01.13...
With your kind help I can overcome my problems and go on to live a happy, healthy life in a loving home.
Thank you for helping me!
Penelope
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I have some serious problems, including the following:
Status updated: 12.01.13...
- I am Heartworm positive (heartworm treatment nearly complete)
- I have two infected "cherry eyes" that will require surgery to correct (will have surgery to correct this condition following heartworm treatment... which shouldn't be too much longer now)
- I have worms (now worm free)
- I am anemic (continuing to gain weight)
- I have badly infected sores on my elbows (sores are healed)
With your kind help I can overcome my problems and go on to live a happy, healthy life in a loving home.
Thank you for helping me!
Penelope
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You may help Penelope by making a donation to:
"Penelope", Benld Adopt-A-Pet, PO Box 53, Benld IL 62009
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"Penelope", Benld Adopt-A-Pet, PO Box 53, Benld IL 62009
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PROTECT YOUR PETS!
Several dogs have been reported stolen in the central Illinois area recently. According to a report issued by an unnamed animal welfare group, criminals have been roaming the area looking for unattended dogs to steal. 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 thier property... including their pets... by such means as may be necessary.
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WE REALLY 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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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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