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.
_____________________________
BULLETIN!
09.15.19 08:15 a.m. We have just received word that Hopper has been found, apparently in good health, and is now with his owners family. Thanks to all who assisted in his recovery, and let's all wish his owner a speedy and full recovery from his injuries, which we understand are quite extensive. Through all his pain, his only concern was for his little 4 legged buddy.
___________________________________________
Picture of the Week
Reginald, a young Labrador Retriever/Boxer, taking a "time out" from a training session on a late summer day. Reginald is currently available for adoption. 09/06/2019
___________________________________________
Quote of the Day ...
"Actually, my dog I think is the only person who consistently loves me all the time."
-- H. G. Bissinger
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
To see how you can help the Shelter Animals, please go
to our "Donations" page.
to our "Donations" page.
___________________________________________
Chihuahua still missing in Sawyerville.
See "Lost & Found Pets" page. 09/02/19
See "Lost & Found Pets" page. 09/02/19
___________________________________________
NOTICE!
We really need Pedigree Canned Dog Food, Pedigree Small Dog Food, Cesar Dog Food*, Purina Kitten Chow, Liquid Bleach, HE laundry detergent, non-clumping cat litter and, Dawn Dishwashing Detergent*. If you can help, donations may be dropped off at the shelter, 807 Stewart Road, in Benld, between 8 a.m. & 5 p.m., 7 days a week. Thank you! 09.14.19
* We especially need these items
** We are almost completely out of bleach!
We really need Pedigree Canned Dog Food, Pedigree Small Dog Food, Cesar Dog Food*, Purina Kitten Chow, Liquid Bleach, HE laundry detergent, non-clumping cat litter and, Dawn Dishwashing Detergent*. If you can help, donations may be dropped off at the shelter, 807 Stewart Road, in Benld, between 8 a.m. & 5 p.m., 7 days a week. Thank you! 09.14.19
* We especially need these items
** We are almost completely out of bleach!
___________________________________________
Today at Benld Adopt-A-Pet ...
Sunday, September 15, 2019
We will hold a Pet Adoption at Petco, 2721 S Veterans Parkway, in Springfield, from 12-4 p.m.
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.
Sunday, September 15, 2019
We will hold a Pet Adoption at Petco, 2721 S Veterans Parkway, in Springfield, from 12-4 p.m.
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.
___________________________________________
You can now donate food and supplies directly through Chewy. See "Donations" page.
_________________
New Chewy customers can designate BAAP to receive a donation as their charity of choice.
_________________
New Chewy customers can designate BAAP to receive a donation as their charity of choice.
___________________________________________
Employment Opportunities
09.08.19
09.08.19
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Benld Adopt-A-Pet is looking for Animal Care Workers, full time or part time. Must be at least 18 years of age, be comfortable working around animals and posses a valid drivers license.
If interested, call 217.835.2538, and ask for Vicki, or apply in person at 807 Stewart Road, Benld IL, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
_________________________________________________
Benld Adopt-A-Pet is looking for a Maintenance Worker, full time or part time. Must be at least 18 years of age and posses a valid drivers license.
If interested, call 217.835.2538, and ask for Vicki, or apply in person at 807 Stewart Road, Benld IL, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
If interested, call 217.835.2538, and ask for Vicki, or apply in person at 807 Stewart Road, Benld IL, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
_________________________________________________
Benld Adopt-A-Pet is looking for a Maintenance Worker, full time or part time. Must be at least 18 years of age and posses a valid drivers license.
If interested, call 217.835.2538, and ask for Vicki, or apply in person at 807 Stewart Road, Benld IL, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
___________________________________________
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME
09.11.19
As we continue trying to recruit enough qualified employees to operate our shelter, we could really use some dedicated volunteers to help fill the gaps. If you are at least 18 years of age, and enjoy being around cats and dogs, please contact Vicki at 217.835.2538, or apply in person at 807 Stewart Road, Benld IL, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
___________________________________________
09.11.19
As we continue trying to recruit enough qualified employees to operate our shelter, we could really use some dedicated volunteers to help fill the gaps. If you are at least 18 years of age, and enjoy being around cats and dogs, please contact Vicki at 217.835.2538, or apply in person at 807 Stewart Road, Benld IL, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
___________________________________________
Turn your house into a home ...
adopt a shelter dog or cat!
adopt a shelter dog or cat!
____________________________________________
What's new on our website ...
Our Summer Newsletter can now be viewed on our "News & Events" page. Just go to that page, scroll down to "Newsletter - Summer 2019", and enjoy ... 09/08/19
We have changed the way our "Helpful Hearts" animals are displayed on our website. For an explanation of these changes, please go to our "News & Events" page ... 09/03/19
For more on how Ruger is getting along in his new home, go to our "Alumni" page ... 08/23/19
We got kittens!!! Jason, Jimmy, Percy, Poseidon, Sloane & Zeus, are available and can be seen at our "Adoptable Cats" page ... Hurry, and get your pick of the litter(s) ... 09/13/19
Angel, Jason, Jimmy, Percy, Poseidon, Rose & Zeus are now at our Petco Cat Condos in Springfield, ready to go to their forever homes. We also have a number of cats available at our shelter. Call 217.835.2538 for more information ... 09/13/19
See this week's featured pets ... Lucy and Abby on our "Adoptions" page ... 09/09/19
Our Summer Newsletter can now be viewed on our "News & Events" page. Just go to that page, scroll down to "Newsletter - Summer 2019", and enjoy ... 09/08/19
We have changed the way our "Helpful Hearts" animals are displayed on our website. For an explanation of these changes, please go to our "News & Events" page ... 09/03/19
For more on how Ruger is getting along in his new home, go to our "Alumni" page ... 08/23/19
We got kittens!!! Jason, Jimmy, Percy, Poseidon, Sloane & Zeus, are available and can be seen at our "Adoptable Cats" page ... Hurry, and get your pick of the litter(s) ... 09/13/19
Angel, Jason, Jimmy, Percy, Poseidon, Rose & Zeus are now at our Petco Cat Condos in Springfield, ready to go to their forever homes. We also have a number of cats available at our shelter. Call 217.835.2538 for more information ... 09/13/19
See this week's featured pets ... Lucy and Abby on our "Adoptions" page ... 09/09/19
_____________________________
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.)
____________________________________________
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!
____________________________________________
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!
____________________________________________
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!
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
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.
__________________________________
__________________________________
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.