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.
(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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For comments or questions about this website, please contact the
Editor Bill Castagno by clicking on the following link, or calling 217.891.0502.
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Note: If you cannot download the form, please call 217.891.0502 for assistance.
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Today at Benld Adopt-A-Pet ...
Monday, May 25, 2020
Today is Memorial Day
Adoption hours are from 1-5 p.m., every day, by appointment only. We have a number of fine dogs and cats to choose from. For more information call us at 217.835.2538, or fax us at 217.835.2537.
Monday, May 25, 2020
Today is Memorial Day
Adoption hours are from 1-5 p.m., every day, by appointment only. We have a number of fine dogs and cats to choose from. For more information call us at 217.835.2538, or fax us at 217.835.2537.
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What's new on our website ...
Home at last! See Sandy in her new home at our "Alumni" page ... 03/09/2020
Our Cat Condo's at Petco in Springfield are temporarily closed, however we have a number of great cats available at our shelter, such as Aquarius, Gemini, Jopo, Leo, Sylvester, Taurus, Trixie & others. Call 217.835.2538 for more information ... 05/23/20
See this week's featured pets ... Rosalita and Pops on our "Adoptions" page ... 05/25/20
Home at last! See Sandy in her new home at our "Alumni" page ... 03/09/2020
Our Cat Condo's at Petco in Springfield are temporarily closed, however we have a number of great cats available at our shelter, such as Aquarius, Gemini, Jopo, Leo, Sylvester, Taurus, Trixie & others. Call 217.835.2538 for more information ... 05/23/20
See this week's featured pets ... Rosalita and Pops on our "Adoptions" page ... 05/25/20
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As of 05/25/2020 we especially need the items in red text below --
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Purina Small Bites Dog Food *
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Purina Kitten Chow
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Purina Cat Food Complete -- We have an URGENT need for this!
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* We need these specific varieties of Small Bites Dry Dog Food: Purina One Small Brand Lamb & Rice, Purina Dog Chow Small Bites Chicken, or Pedigree Small Dog Chicken.
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The gloves shown above work best; small & medium. (The clear thin ones tend to rip apart.)
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The type & size of can liners shown above are what we need, though we will accept others.
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Clorox is good, but any brand of disinfectant wipes are acceptable. Need these BADLY!
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Bleach, Liquid, any brand will do just fine
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Laundry Detergent, Liquid, any brand, but we prefer the heavy duty
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Tidy Cat Non Clumping Cat Litter
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Paper Towels, any brand. We are running low on these.
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Dog Toys
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We can also use First Class Forever stamps, and Casey's Gas Gift Cards in any amount really help us save on fuel costs, what with our vehicles being driven many miles per month picking up and transporting animals to adoptions, hospitals, other facilities, etc.
Please! No bedding, towels, etc., at this time. Also, we cannot currently accept any open containers of cat or dog food or cat litter. Please call 217.835.2538 to let us know when you are coming, knock on the office door when you arrive, and we will have someone assist you.
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Picture of the Week
Annie, a 3-1/2 year old Catahoula Leopard Dog/Pit Bull Terrier, Is a very energetic and active girl, playful and full of fun. She needs an inside home with a securely fenced yard to play in with her family. Call 217.835.2538. 05/19/2020
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Quote of the Day
"A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down."
- Roger Caras
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Did you know that --
Puppies are cutest at eight weeks old.
A study published at Anthrozoos: A Multidisciplinary Journal of the interactions of People and Animals in 2018 found that a puppy's cuteness, as perceived by human subjects, peaks at around eight weeks -- which is about the same time that their mothers finish weaning them.
Puppies are cutest at eight weeks old.
A study published at Anthrozoos: A Multidisciplinary Journal of the interactions of People and Animals in 2018 found that a puppy's cuteness, as perceived by human subjects, peaks at around eight weeks -- which is about the same time that their mothers finish weaning them.
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To see how you can help the Shelter Animals, please go
to our "Donations" page.
to our "Donations" page.
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Turn your house into a home ...
adopt a shelter dog or cat!
adopt a shelter dog or cat!
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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!
Note: Alternatively, if you are unable to download the file in PDF, you can click on it and save it to your desktop as a JPEG file.
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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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.