​​​Shadow
Domestic Short Hair 
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​Kitten * Male * Medium * Black
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About
DATE OF BIRTH
04/02/2024
CHARACTERISTICS
Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Sweet
COAT LENGTH
Short
HOUSE-TRAINED
Yes
HEALTH
Vaccinations up to date, neutered
GOOD IN A HOME WITH 
Cats, Dogs
ADOPTION FEE
$60
I.D. 2033C
Meet Shadow

My name is Shadow a Domestic Shorthair born in April of 2024 and found as a stray. I was taken in by an elderly man that had dogs and another cat for me to play with until his health causing me to need a new forever home. I haven't been around children but could possibly live in a home with them, I'll just need time to adjust to my new surroundings. I have been neutered, vaccinated including rabies, wormed, microchipped, and tested negative for FIV/FelV.
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Labrador Retriever
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Young * Male * Large * Yellow
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About
DATE OF BIRTH
03/16/2018
CHARACTERISTICS
Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Playful, Sweet
COAT LENGTH
Short
HOUSE-TRAINED
Yes
HEALTH
Vaccinations up to date, neutered
GOOD IN A HOME WITH
Unknown
ADOPTION FEE
$120
I.D. 2515
Meet Zeke

Hi, everyone my name is Zeke and I'm ready to find my forever family. I'm a Lab who was born March of 2018. Some people may say I'm too big, but I'd say big dogs need love too. If you're looking for a dog who will brighten your day and be your best friend till the very end, then without a doubt you should take me home! I would enjoy having my own backyard so I can run and play fetch as much as I would like. My ideal home would be a family with kids over 12 years of age or without any children, and to be the only animal in the household. I have a serious dislike for other dogs and cats, my only friend(s) in life that I need are my human friends. Due to my dislike of other pets, I do require a fenced in yard. I have been neutered, up to date on all vaccines including rabies, wormed, tested negative for Heartworms, and microchipped.
If you would like to give Shadow or Zeke a loving home,
just pick up the phone and call:  217.835.2538

If no answer, leave a message with a call back number 
​and someone will get back to you.


​Coming Adoptions . . .
All our dogs are spayed/neutered, micro-chipped and up to date on all vaccines.  For more detailed information, please go to our "Adoptable Dogs" page, or you may call our shelter at 217.835.2538.
Benld​ Adopt-A-Pet
will hold Pet Adoptions at . . . *

PetSmart
3183 S Veterans Parkway, Springfield
Saturday, December 7, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.



Petco
2721 S Veterans Parkway, Springfield
​Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Rural King
1324 W Hudson Drive, Litchfield




​* Subject to last minute changes.  You may call 217.891.0502 to obtain updates.
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RECENT ADOPTIONS AT BAAP
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Luca finds her forever home with friend
Luca (right), a young Lab/Shepherd mix preparing to leave the shelter with his new family.  12/01/2024
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Sadie Mae, a young Red Heeler, ready to go home with her new family following her adoption at PetSmart in Springfield on Saturday, September 21st.  0922/2024
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Alvin the kitten went to his forever home Wednesday, September 11, 2024.  09/12/2024
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Hades celebrates 1st Anniversary with Zeus
Zeus looking down from his perch.
Hades relaxing after a hard days play.
Hades and Zeus sharing a snooze.
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Happy to let you all know, first of all, that Hades and Zeus are both happy and healthy. They couldn't be more different, but they love each other, and we adore them both. 

Hades has presented some challenges, but we've managed solutions. He has food aggression, but we just give him his own area to eat and make sure he stays away from the dogs when they're eating. It's interesting with Zeus because he's bigger and stronger than Hades, and he knows he is, but he stays away from Hades when he starts growling and hissing at food time. Meanwhile, Zeus will bully Hades when he's in the mood to wrestle, no matter how much Hades protests. We're grateful that Zeus is a good boy about not being aggressive with food. We also had some issues with Hades pooping where he shouldn't, but we solved that by adding more litter boxes around the house. Since then we haven't had issues.

Challenges aside, Hades is doing great. We recently rearranged our living room and he was able to adjust very fast. He has places that he can safely climb and a window where he loves to take naps and get some sun. He also has comfy beds and rugs all over the place when he wants to be on the ground. He's become very laid back since we got Zeus. And he's almost always in the mood for cuddles. I wish you guys could see it, but whenever we pick him up under his front legs he takes the opportunity to get a big stretch in. He stretches out his whole body and even spreads out his beans. We call that stretch "the superman" and it cracks us up every time we see it. And then we'll lay him on our chests and he just melts. He's a big lover boy now.

Zeus on the other hand is a lightning bolt. He's a big athletic boy with tons of energy, and he's ALWAYS gotta be up in your business. He's like his namesake in more ways than one. They both ended up fitting their names funnily enough. But we're doing what we can to keep him entertained. We got cat shelves that he loves to climb and take naps on. When he's not napping up there he mostly follows Hades and naps with him. When he's not being crazy, Zeus is a big lover boy too. He loves affection and we love giving it to him.

Unfortunately, we recently lost a senior Chihuahua named Star to congestive heart failure. We tried treatment (treatment has worked for her mother so far), but the meds didn't work and we had to make a tough decision. She was the youngest before we got the cats, and the biggest personality in the house. It just hasn't been the same without her, but we're so thankful to have Hades and Zeus to help us through this difficult time.

Again, thank you all for bringing these boys into our lives. We love them so much and they bring us so much joy.
Happy to let you all know, first of all, that Hades and Zeus are both happy and healthy. They couldn't be more different, but they love each other, and we adore them both. 

Hades has presented some challenges, but we've managed solutions. He has food aggression, but we just give him his own area to eat and make sure he stays away from the dogs when they're eating. It's interesting with Zeus because he's bigger and stronger than Hades, and he knows he is, but he stays away from Hades when he starts growling and hissing at food time. Meanwhile, Zeus will bully Hades when he's in the mood to wrestle, no matter how much Hades protests. We're grateful that Zeus is a good boy about not being aggressive with food. We also had some issues with Hades pooping where he shouldn't, but we solved that by adding more litter boxes around the house. Since then we haven't had issues.

Challenges aside, Hades is doing great. We recently rearranged our living room and he was able to adjust very fast. He has places that he can safely climb and a window where he loves to take naps and get some sun. He also has comfy beds and rugs all over the place when he wants to be on the ground. He's become very laid back since we got Zeus. And he's almost always in the mood for cuddles. I wish you guys could see it, but whenever we pick him up under his front legs he takes the opportunity to get a big stretch in. He stretches out his whole body and even spreads out his beans. We call that stretch "the superman" and it cracks us up every time we see it. And then we'll lay him on our chests and he just melts. He's a big lover boy now.

Zeus on the other hand is a lightning bolt. He's a big athletic boy with tons of energy, and he's ALWAYS gotta be up in your business. He's like his namesake in more ways than one. They both ended up fitting their names funnily enough. But we're doing what we can to keep him entertained. We got cat shelves that he loves to climb and take naps on. When he's not napping up there he mostly follows Hades and naps with him. When he's not being crazy, Zeus is a big lover boy too. He loves affection and we love giving it to him.

Unfortunately, we recently lost a senior Chihuahua named Star to congestive heart failure. We tried treatment (treatment has worked for her mother so far), but the meds didn't work and we had to make a tough decision. She was the youngest before we got the cats, and the biggest personality in the house. It just hasn't been the same without her, but we're so thankful to have Hades and Zeus to help us through this difficult time.

Again, thank you all for bringing these boys into our lives. We love them so much and they bring us so much joy.
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Mud Flap got adopted!
Mud Flap, a young Boxer/Boston Terrier, preparing to leave for his new forever home.  06/24/2024
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Baby Ruth, a young medium hair kitten, getting acquainted with her new "parents" at the shelter, before going to her new home.  06/24/2024
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Jerry has left the shelter!
Jerry, a young Labrador Retriever puppy, saying good-bye before leaving for his new home.  06/21/2024
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Savanah, a young Terrier preparing to leave the shelter with her new family after being adopted on  06/17/2024.
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Bippity Adopted
Monday, June 3rd, was Bippity's going home day.  Bippity, a young, female Pit Bull Terrier/Husky mix, looks as though she can't wait to head out for her new home.  06/04/2024
Willie, a Bassett Hound / Labrador Retriever mix puppy, found his new family at an adoption held at Rural King in Litchfield on Saturday, May 11th.  We're not sure who's happier, Willie, or his new parents.  05/12/2024
​02/21/2024

I wanted to show you how beautiful Mr Blackberry looks after his first grooming appointment yesterday..  He was not very well behaved for the groomer but, they did a wonderful job with him and, I couldn't be more pleased and couldn't wait to take pictures to share with you all.  

Blackberry is doing great these days, we still have our moments where we have issues but he has adjusted very well to our home and I can't imagine life without him.  He's super sweet and loving.  Him and Sassy get along so well together, they are inseparable most of the time.  He has some aggression with men and our 11 year old grandson makes him very nervous when he comes over.  He even had some aggression with my husband but we've worked on that and seems to be much better.  He's very protective of Sassy and especially with me, I seem to be his "human".  He loves going on walks and running around our yard outside.  For a long time he wouldn't go into the kitchen, laundry room or my sewing room but now he goes all over the house. 

He's been with us almost three months now and his sweet, crazy personality has really come out.  We are so happy it's worked out so well, we love this silly goofball and can't imagine life without him.  Thanks again for allowing us to adopt him!!  Have a great weekend!!

Marie
​I'm Stanley and I'm an adult Domestic Shorthair cat that was found as a stray in Nokomis. I was very skinny when I arrived at BAAP and they are helping nurse me back to health. I haven't been around dogs or other cats at this time but did enjoy being held by the little boy in the family that found me. I will be neutered, vaccinated including rabies, microchipped, de-wormed, and FIV positive, FelV negative.
​Oh boy!  Oh boy!  I'm going home!
Frank (right) a young Corgi, was adopted by his foster family today . By the looks of this picture, he appears to be looking forward to life in his new home along with his four legged companion.   02/04/2024
​Bentley the Dachshund/Yorkie Mix (left), and Stormie a young kitten, also went to their new forever homes today.  It was smiles all around.  02/04/2024
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Tang turns on the charm and winds up in new home
Tang was adopted on December 2nd! ! The two other boys were at work so they don't know what mom got yet. Rachel fell in love with Tang when Carol and I took her to Ben-Gil Elementary earlier this week. Atta boy; Tang!  12/30/2023​
Elvira is making herself right at home
Hello!

I wanted to give you an update on Elvira! She has made herself at home and is doing very well! She is not scared of our dog at all… I think the dog is more scared of her! She’s busy exploring her new home and is very playful! Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to give this sweet girl a furever home : )

She is living her best, cozy life! When she’s not napping, she enjoys running around the house and playing with anything and everything! She is also eating her food now. We couldn’t be happier with how quickly and easily she has adjusted.
 
Thanks again,

Whitney
Right:

​Ben Franklin, a somewhat reserved young Maltese who was adopted on November 27, 2023, sent us this recent picture of himself in his "security zone".  That sure is a nice looking sweater Ben.  12/05/2023
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​Max, a young male Tabby, was adopted on November 29, 2023, and now spends part of the time in his new home sampling various varieties of treats to determine which he likes best.  Bon Appétit; Max.  12/05/2023
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Good morning!

I haven’t updated you in a while about Randall. It’s been 9 years now. He is such a great boy!! Very spoiled and rules the roost. lol I just wanted to share these pictures with you. The first time I saw him sleeping on his back, I cried. He does not curl up in a tight ball as much anymore. Usually just when he doesn’t feel good. He is 11 years old now. He follows me everywhere now and I love it! Just wanted you all to know how he’s doing. I know we all thought he would never come out of his “special needs” little cocoon he was in. But he did!

Thank you so much for letting us adopt him!

Lisa and Rod 

12/06/2023

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Hi there,

I wanted to give you an update on Blackberry.  He is adjusting very well, we went for a walk today and he did excellent (see  photo).  He is slowly coming around and learning life in general.  He is such a sweetheart!!  Thanks again for allowing us to adopt this sweet boy!!   

​Marie 

Ed Note:  That's Blackberry on the left walking with his sister.

​12/06/2023
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