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Adoptable Dogs
Last Updated: January 22, 2021 6:06 p.m. |
About our adoptions ...
To adopt an animal, 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 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 our taking back the adopted animal.
All pets have been spayed/neutered, are up to date with shots/vaccinations, have been micro-chipped, and are in good health to the best of our knowledge. If you have any questions about the animals, want to know more about the shelter, or have any other questions, please call or e-mail us as per above.
If you are interested in adopting any of these animals, you may begin the process by downloading the adoption form below, and submitting it to: Benld Adopt-A-Pet, PO Box 53, Benld IL 62009-0053, or by visiting us at 807 Stewart Rd in Benld IL, or by attending one of our mobile adoptions in O'Fallon or Springfield IL.
We strive to keep our listings of animals available for adoption as up to date as possible however, due to the constant turnover at the shelter, this page may not be completely current at all times. Therefore, if you are looking for a specific animal, please contact the shelter as above to find out what is available.
We have dogs arriving at our shelter all the time so, if you do not see what you are looking for on this page, please call us at 217.835.2538, or e-mail us at aap1@frontiernet.net , and tell us what you are looking for. Also, we frequently have puppies too young to be listed on our website, which will however be available once they are spayed/neutered and have their shots. Just make the call and we'll get started on finding you the dog you want.
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Beans |
Helpful Heart - 1 Sponsor
Code: 2046
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Admitted: 07/02/2016
Approximate Date of Birth: 06/24/2016 Sex: Male Breed: Chihuahua / Unknown Color: Red Size: Small Microchip: 050-115-601 Heartworm: Negative House-trained: Unknown Good with Dogs: Unknown Good with Cats: Unknown Good with Children: Unknown Posted: 07/15/2016 |
Comments: Beans came to us from his owner who acquired him from someone who was going to just release him on the road. His new owner had him for around three months, but was unable to keep him long term. Beans is your typical Chihuahua, reserved and cautious, and it takes him awhile to warm up to someone. Beans is looking for a quiet adult home, with perhaps a small fenced yard or pen to run around and exercise in.
"Adopt me and I promise not to 'spill the Beans'."
"Adopt me and I promise not to 'spill the Beans'."
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Bruce Adopted: 01/22/21 
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Code: 2497
Admitted: 01/01/2021
Approximate Date of Birth: 04/01/2020 Sex: Male Breed: Boxer/Mastiff Color: Brindle Markings: Brindle and white Size: Large Microchip: 603-317-108 Heartworm: Negative Housetrained? Yes Good With Dogs? Yes Good With Cats? Yes Good With Children? Posted: 01/12/2021 |
Comments: Relinquished by his owner, Bruce is a very sweet boy who already has "sit" and "look cute" down, but he could use some training in other areas. He is still young and trainable, has a lot of puppy in him, is very playful and energetic, and needs lots of exercise. He is great with people, though better with adults and older children, as babies make him nervous. He got along well with the cat, and okay with other dogs except when he eats. Bruce needs an inside home with a large securely fenced yard to exercise and play in with his family. He has been neutered, vaccinated including Rabies, wormed, tested for heartworm and micro-chipped.
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Deliliah 
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Code: 2498
Admitted: 01/12/2021
Approximate Date of Birth: 07/18/2020 Sex: Female Breed: Hound/Chihuahua Color: Brown Markings: Brown w/ Black muzzle Size: Medium Microchip: 603-324-594 Heartworm: Negative Housetrained? No Good With Dogs? Yes Good With Cats? Unknown Good With Children? Yes Posted: 01/22/2021 |
Comments: Her owner was unable to take care of her any longer, so Deliliah came to the shelter looking for a new home. She is a playful active little girl who looks a little like a hound, but there may be a little Chihuahua mixed in there too. It doesn't matter what she is, she is still as cute and precious as can be. If you are looking to add a four legged baby to your family, check her out. Deliliah needs an inside home with a securely fenced yard to exercise and play in with her new family. She has been spayed, vaccinated including rabies, wormed and micro-chipped.
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Ghost Adopted: 01/18/21 |
Code: 2205
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Admitted: 12/10/2017
Approximate Date of Birth: 04/02/2016 Sex: Male Breed: Shepherd Color: White Markings: White Size: Large Microchip: 839-567-870 Heartworm: Negative Housetrained? Yes Good With Dogs? Yes Good With Cats? No Good With Children? Yes Posted: 01/12/2021 |
Comments: Ghost was relinquished by his owner who was not home enough to give him the care and time he needs~ He is very friendly, loves being with people and likes everyone. He gets along with dogs and prefers to have a four legged buddy. Recently he met Kuru and really likes spending time with her and she with him. He and Kuru returned as the owner was not home enough, and without supervision they would get out and go for little adventures. Ghost had learned to open doors and Kuru is a very good climber, so they made quite a team. He is looking for an inside home with a large securely fenced in yard to run and play with his family. Ideally he would love for Kuru to join him in his new home but if that's not possible he would prefer having another four legged buddy. He has been neutered, vaccinated including rabies, wormed, tested for heartworm and micro-chipped.
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Kuru |
Code: 2396
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Admitted: 10/25/2019
Approximate Date of Birth: 01/17/2019 Sex: Female Breed: Husky/Shepherd Color: White and Black Markings: White & Black (Merle) Size: Large Microchip: 603-313-895 Heartworm: Negative Housetrained? Yes Good With Dogs? Yes Good With Cats? Unknown Good With Children? Older Posted: 01/12/2021 |
Comments: Relinquished by her owner; life keeps getting in Kuru's way of staying in a home. New baby and no time for her, relationship split and unable to keep her, job further away and not home enough. She found a four legged friend when she moved in with Ghost and they became very good pals. She loves having a doggie friend and she wouldn't mind if Ghost was adopted with her; in fact, she would be delighted. She knows that might not be possible but she would prefer to have another dog in the house, preferably a male. She is a beautiful girl, shy and cautious when she meets new people, especially men and, though she will get used to men living in the house, it may take her a while. Due to her being nervous she most likely would not do well with young children in the household. She is looking for a patient understanding human that will provide her with lots of love and attention and lots of reassuring one on one time. She is a climber and so she must always be supervised. Kuru needs an inside home and a large securely fenced yard to exercise and play in. She has been spayed, vaccinated including rabies, wormed, tested for heartworm and micro-chipped.
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Loki 
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Code: 2465
Admitted: 08/20/2020
Approximate Date of Birth: 11/10/2019 Sex: Male Breed: Heeler/Shepherd Color: White and Brown Markings: White and brown Size: Large Microchip: 603-305-342 Heartworm: Negative Housetrained? No Good With Dogs? Unknown Good With Cats? Unknown Good With Children? |
Comments: Relinquished by his current owner who took him in because his original owner was not taking care of him as he was very thin. She already had several animals, so her intent was to get a little weight on him and find him his forever home. He has been in a couple of different homes already and is hoping his next home and family will be for life. He knows a few basic command and he is still young and very trainable, so professional training would be a plus. He loves people and wants lots of love and attention. Loki would thrive in an active home where he has regular exercise and a job to do. He needs an experienced, strong, dog savvy owner. He is looking for an inside home with a large fenced in yard to run off some of his energy and play with his new family. He has been neutered, vaccinated including rabies, wormed, tested for heart worm and micro-chipped.
"My name is Loki, which I'm told means a Norse god who contrives evil and mischief for his fellow gods. But, if you adopt me, I promise not to cause any mischief."
"My name is Loki, which I'm told means a Norse god who contrives evil and mischief for his fellow gods. But, if you adopt me, I promise not to cause any mischief."
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Lovely |
Code: 2496
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Admitted: 12/19/2020
Approximate Date of Birth: 11/03/2020 Sex: Female Breed: Pit Bull Terrier/Unknown Color: White & Black Markings: White w/ Black Ears Size: Large Microchip: 603-311-351 Heartworm: Negative Housetrained? No Good With Dogs? Yes Good With Cats? Yes Good With Children? Yes Posted: 01/22/2021 |
Comments: Lovely was part of an unplanned litter that her owner was unable to care for. She is a cute little girl, very playful and full of energy, who is looking for her forever home. She wants and needs an owner that knows and understands her breed and who will keep her well socialized with humans and four legged friends. Professional training would be a plus. Lovely wants an inside home with a securely fenced yard to safely play in with her family. She has been spayed, vaccinated, wormed, and micro-chipped.
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Mason |
Helpful Heart - 2 Sponsors
Code: 2199
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Admitted: 12/07/2010
Approx Date of Birth: 05/15/2014 Sex: Male Breed: Coonhound Color: Tri-Color Size: Large Microchip: 036-890-604 Heartworm: Negative House-trained: Unknown Good with Dogs: Unknown Good with Cats: Unknown Good with Children: Unknown Posted: 11/14/2017 Profile Edited: 02/10/2020 Photo Updated: 06/23/2020 |
Comments: Mason is at the shelter because his owner moved overseas and couldn't take him along. He is a very intelligent boy, who enjoys spending time with his people. He is wary of strangers and is an excellent guard dog, who is protective of his owners and their property. When Mason is out in public, or at other homes, he is somewhat less protective of them. He has had a minor "bite event" in his past. He had somehow gotten out of the yard and, when someone he didn't know tried to take him back home, he nipped them on the ankle. Mason has had some extensive training, and he knows several voice commands and key words, though he could benefit from some further training. Mason is looking for a cozy inside home, and a large securely fenced yard is a must, along with an owner who is very loving, caring and understanding of his needs.
"My name is Mason, but I've never been south of the Mason-Dixon line."
"My name is Mason, but I've never been south of the Mason-Dixon line."
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Neeko |
Code: 2496-3
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Admitted: 12/19/2020
Approximate Date of Birth: 11/03/2020 Sex: Male Breed: Pit Bull Terrier/Unknown Color: Brindle Markings: Brindle Size: Large Microchip: 603-348-109 Heartworm: Negative Housetrained? No Good With Dogs? Yes Good With Cats? Yes Good With Children? Posted: 01/22/2021 |
Comments: Neeko was part of an unplanned litter that his owner was unable to care for. He is a cute little guy, very playful and full of energy, who is looking for his forever home. He wants and needs an owner that knows and understands his breed and who will keep him well socialized with humans and four legged friends. Professional training would be a plus. Neeko wants an inside home with a securely fenced yard to safely play in with his family. He has been spayed, vaccinated, wormed, and micro-chipped.
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Pinky |
Code: 2496-2
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Admitted: 12/19/2020
Approximate Date of Birth: 11/03/2020 Sex: Male Breed: Pit Bull Terrier/Unknown Color: White Markings: White w/ black spot on back end Size: Large Microchip: 603-320-839 Heartworm: Negative Housetrained? No Good With Dogs? Yes Good With Cats? Yes Good With Children? Posted: 01/22/2021 |
Comments: Pinky was part of an unplanned litter that his owner was unable to care for. He is a cute little guy, very playful and full of energy, who is looking for his forever home. He wants and needs an owner that knows and understands his breed and who will keep him well socialized with humans and four legged friends. Professional training would be a plus. Pinky wants an inside home with a securely fenced yard to safely play in with his family. He has been spayed, vaccinated, wormed, and micro-chipped.
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Pops |
Code: 2421
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Admitted: 01/16/2020
Approx Date of Birth: 03/16/2016 Sex: Male Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Unknown Color: Black & White Size: Large Microchip: 603-310-008 Heartworm: Negative House-trained: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Yes Good with Children: Yes Posted: 08/23/2020 |
Comments: Pops was found wandering the streets along with a puppy, and went unclaimed, so he came to the shelter. He was very thin and his skin was red and sore from dermatitis. All of that is now behind him, he is doing great, looking great, and is one happy fellow. Don't let his size and breed prevent you from taking this gem home. You don't want to miss out on a chance to come and meet him, as he is a very sweet pooch who loves everyone and everything. Pops gets along with most dogs, cats and kids. He is very strong and will pull when you walk him, so he will need some work walking on a leash. He has been neutered, up to date with vaccinations, tested negative for heart-worm and on prevention, teeth cleaned, and is micro-chipped. He needs a securely fenced yard to exercise and play in with his family. He was recently returned due to experiencing separation anxiety after quarantine and one of his persons was no longer home all the time with him. He is ready to jump in the car with his new family and head for home sweet home.
"My name is Pops, but don't let that fool you, as I'm actually full of energy and ready to go -- home!"
"My name is Pops, but don't let that fool you, as I'm actually full of energy and ready to go -- home!"
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Rascal |
Helpful Heart
Code: 2246
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Admitted: 05/07/2018
Approx Date of Birth: 07/29/2017 Sex: Male Breed: Chihuahua Color: Tan Size: Small Microchip: 600-553-352 Heartworm: Negative House-trained: Unknown Good with Dogs: Unknown Good with Cats: Unknown Good with Children: Unknown Posted: 07/09/2018 |
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 06/21/2018 and returned on 07/08/2018. 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.
"My name is Rascal, and I can be one, but I can also be very sweet and loving."
"My name is Rascal, and I can be one, but I can also be very sweet and loving."
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Socks |
Code: 2496-1
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Admitted: 12/19/2020
Approximate Date of Birth: 11/03/2020 Sex: Female Breed: Pit Bull Terrier/Unknown Color: Black & White Markings: Black w/ white strip down the nose Size: Large Microchip: 603-320-060 Heartworm Negative: Housetrained? Unknown Good With Dogs? Unknown Good With Cats? Unknown Good With Children? Unknown Posted: 01/22/2021 |
Comments: Socks was part of an unplanned litter that her owner was unable to care for. She is a cute little girl, very playful and full of energy, who is looking for her forever home. She wants and needs an owner that knows and understands her breed and who will keep her well socialized with humans and four legged friends. Professional training would be a plus. Socks wants an inside home with a securely fenced yard to safely play in with her family. She has been spayed, vaccinated, wormed, and micro-chipped.
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Ty |
Code: 2496-4
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Admitted: 12/19/2020
Approximate Date of Birth: 11/03/2020 Sex: Male Breed: Pit Bull Terrier/Unknown Color: Black & Brindle Markings: Brindle front foot Size: Large Microchip: 603-307-815 Heartworm: Negative Housetrained? Unknown Good With Dogs? Unknown Good With Cats? Unknown Good With Children? Unknown |
Comments: Ty was part of an unplanned litter that his owner was unable to care for. He is a cute little guy, very playful and full of energy, who is looking for his forever home. He wants and needs an owner that knows and understands his breed and who will keep him well socialized with humans and four legged friends. Professional training would be a plus. Ty wants an inside home with a securely fenced yard to safely play in with his family. He has been spayed, vaccinated, wormed, and micro-chipped.
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Zeus 
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Helpful Heart - 1 Sponsor
Code: 1591
Admitted: 02/13/2013 Date of Birth: 09/15/2008 Sex: Male Breed: Chihuahua Color: Red w/White on Chest Size: Small Microchip: 055-278-380 Heartworm: Negative House-trained: Unknown Good with Dogs: Small Dogs Good with Cats: Unknown Good with Children: Unknown Profile Updated: 09/27/2017 Photo Updated: 03/18/2016 |
Comments: Released to the shelter by his owner who could no longer continue caring for him, Zeus may be somewhat timid around someone new at first, but he will likely become quite friendly once he gets to know you a bit. He is basically a sweet little guy, who may have experienced some unpleasant circumstances in the past. Though he would prefer a cozy home with adults and older children, Zeus might adapt to a friendly family home as well. Take a real close look and see if that face doesn't remind you of a certain character in Star Wars.
"May the force be with you ... and me too!"