Adoptions
To adopt you must live within approximately 100 miles of one of our adoption sites (Benld, O'Fallon or Springfield IL), and be at least 18 years of age. We require that you be physically present to make the final adoption arrangements. We also require that all cats be kept indoors, and that all dogs be kept in a fenced-in yard, secure pen, or indoors. Failure to comply with any of these requirements may constitute grounds for us to take back the adopted animal.
Adoption Fees:
All pets have been spayed/neutered, are up to date with shots/vaccinations, and have been micro-chipped. If you have any questions about the animals, or want to know more about the shelter, please call us at 217.835.2538.
Mobile Adoption Information:
NOTE: All times are 12 noon until 4:00 pm, unless announced otherwise.
For more information about mobile adoptions, please contact the shelter at 217.835.2538, or you may contact the participating stores:
NOTE: From time to time BAAP holds special adoptions at other locations. When such events are scheduled we will post that information below.
Should it be necessary to cancel an adoption due to potentially hazardous weather, or due to a conflict in the schedule, we will strive to post that information as soon as possible.
We suggest that you check this page for the latest information before traveling to one of our mobile adoptions.
Adoption Fees:
- Cats $50
- Kittens $60
- Dogs $75
- Puppies (under 6 months) $125
All pets have been spayed/neutered, are up to date with shots/vaccinations, and have been micro-chipped. If you have any questions about the animals, or want to know more about the shelter, please call us at 217.835.2538.
Mobile Adoption Information:
- 1st Saturday - Petco - Springfield
- 1st Sunday - PetSmart - O'Fallon
- 2nd Saturday - To be determined monthly
- 2nd Sunday - To be determined monthly
- 3rd Saturday - PetSmart - Springfield
- 3rd Sunday - Petco - Springfield
- 4th Saturday - PetSmart - O'Fallon
- 4th Sunday - PetSmart - Springfield
- 5th Saturday - To be determined monthly
- 5th Sunday - To be determined monthly
NOTE: All times are 12 noon until 4:00 pm, unless announced otherwise.
For more information about mobile adoptions, please contact the shelter at 217.835.2538, or you may contact the participating stores:
- Petco, 2721 S Veterans Pkwy, Springfield IL 62704 - Phone 217.793.7387
- PetSmart, 3183 S Veterans Pkwy, Springfield IL 62704 - Phone 217.698.3091
- PetSmart, 1570 W US Highway 50, O'Fallon IL - Phone 618.624.4484
NOTE: From time to time BAAP holds special adoptions at other locations. When such events are scheduled we will post that information below.
Should it be necessary to cancel an adoption due to potentially hazardous weather, or due to a conflict in the schedule, we will strive to post that information as soon as possible.
We suggest that you check this page for the latest information before traveling to one of our mobile adoptions.
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Featured Pets of the Week...
Posted: 02.11.19

Isabella
Code: 1599C
Breed: Domestic Long Hair
Approximate Date of Birth: 12/22/2016
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Color: Dilute Calico
Note: Declawed
House-trained: Unknown
Good with Dogs: Unknown
Good with Cats: Unknown
Good with Children: Unknown
Posted: 01/27/2019
Comments: Isabella was relinquished to the shelter by her owner after it was found that she was not happy sharing her home with the children. She is a beautiful girl who is looking for a cozy home with an adult family, and you won't have to worry about the furniture because she has been declawed.
Code: 1599C
Breed: Domestic Long Hair
Approximate Date of Birth: 12/22/2016
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Color: Dilute Calico
Note: Declawed
House-trained: Unknown
Good with Dogs: Unknown
Good with Cats: Unknown
Good with Children: Unknown
Posted: 01/27/2019
Comments: Isabella was relinquished to the shelter by her owner after it was found that she was not happy sharing her home with the children. She is a beautiful girl who is looking for a cozy home with an adult family, and you won't have to worry about the furniture because she has been declawed.

Rascal
Code: 2246
Breed: Chihuahua
Approximate Date of Birth: 07.29.2017
Sex: Male
Size: Small
Color: Tan
House-trained: Unknown
Good with Dogs: Unknown
Good with Cats: Unknown
Good with Children: Unknown
Posted: 07.09.18
Comments: Rascal was relinquished to us by his owner who had no time to provide him with the attention or training that he needed. He is a cute little guy, very active, but a bit timid until he gets to know you. He hasn't been around a lot of people or other animals. Rascal really needs a very patient and understanding owner, who will provide him with the training and attention that he needs. He was adopted on 06.21.18 and returned on 07.08.18. He had spent so much of his young life in a kennel that he can be nippy when he doesn't want to go back in.
Code: 2246
Breed: Chihuahua
Approximate Date of Birth: 07.29.2017
Sex: Male
Size: Small
Color: Tan
House-trained: Unknown
Good with Dogs: Unknown
Good with Cats: Unknown
Good with Children: Unknown
Posted: 07.09.18
Comments: Rascal was relinquished to us by his owner who had no time to provide him with the attention or training that he needed. He is a cute little guy, very active, but a bit timid until he gets to know you. He hasn't been around a lot of people or other animals. Rascal really needs a very patient and understanding owner, who will provide him with the training and attention that he needs. He was adopted on 06.21.18 and returned on 07.08.18. He had spent so much of his young life in a kennel that he can be nippy when he doesn't want to go back in.
If you would like to give Isabella or Rascal a loving home, just pick up the phone and dial 217.835.2538.
If no answer, please leave your name & number, and someone will get back to you.
If no answer, please leave your name & number, and someone will get back to you.
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Volunteers Wanted
We are in need of a few good volunteers to assist with our mobile pet adoptions. If you live in the vicinity of O'Fallon or Springfield IL, enjoy being around animals, and are at least 18 years of age, please call 217.494.4927 or 217.835.2538 for more information.
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Coming Adoptions ...
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Benld Adopt-A-Pet will hold a pet adoption at ...
PetSmart
3183 S Veterans Parkway
Springfield IL
217.698.3091
Saturday, Feb 16th
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
PetSmart
3183 S Veterans Parkway
Springfield IL
217.698.3091
Saturday, Feb 16th
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
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Benld Adopt-A-Pet will hold a pet adoption at ...
Petco
2721 S Veterans Parkway
Springfield IL
217.793.7387
Sunday, Feb 17th
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Petco
2721 S Veterans Parkway
Springfield IL
217.793.7387
Sunday, Feb 17th
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
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If you are looking to adopt a dog or cat, why not check out the many fine animals available at our shelter, or at one of our mobile adoptions in O'Fallon or Springfield. Our residents are eagerly standing by.
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Benld Adopt-A-Pet will hold a pet adoption at ...
PetSmart
1570 W US Highway 50
O'Fallon, IL
618.624.4484
Saturday, Feb 23rd
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
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Benld Adopt-A-Pet will hold a pet adoption at ...
PetSmart
3183 S Veterans Parkway
Springfield IL
217.698.3091
Sunday, Feb 24th
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
PetSmart
3183 S Veterans Parkway
Springfield IL
217.698.3091
Sunday, Feb 24th
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
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