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: 09.09.19
Lucy
Code: 1566C
Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
Approximate Date of Birth: 06/07/2016
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Color: Black & White
House-trained: Unknown
Good with Dogs: Unknown
Good with Cats: Unknown
Good with Children: Unknown
Posted: 11/23/2018
Comments: Lucy was released to us by her owner, who took her in during sub-zero weather and gave her food and shelter until she could find another home. She was likely feral and involved in the TNR program, as she still has her days, however she is also a very loving cat, who would like a chance to show some family what a great companion she could make them, if only they would give her a chance.
Code: 1566C
Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
Approximate Date of Birth: 06/07/2016
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Color: Black & White
House-trained: Unknown
Good with Dogs: Unknown
Good with Cats: Unknown
Good with Children: Unknown
Posted: 11/23/2018
Comments: Lucy was released to us by her owner, who took her in during sub-zero weather and gave her food and shelter until she could find another home. She was likely feral and involved in the TNR program, as she still has her days, however she is also a very loving cat, who would like a chance to show some family what a great companion she could make them, if only they would give her a chance.
Abby
Code: 102
Breed: Shepherd/Hound
Approximate Date of Birth: 01/24/2003
Sex: Female
Size: Large
Color: Brown & Black
House-trained: Unknown
Good with Dogs: No
Good with Cats: Unknown
Good with Children: Unknown
Posted: 07/07/2019
Comments: Abby arrived at the shelter with her puppies after having been brought in by Animal Control. She was adopted on 08/20/2018 but returned on 06/08/2019 due to her caregiver leaving temporarily with no one else in the household able to care for her. Abby tends to be on the shy and timid side, and would likely do best in a quiet adult home, perhaps with a friendly non-aggressive companion dog of her choosing, but no cats. Abby needs an inside home where someone will be home a great deal of the time, and she also needs a securely fenced yard to exercise and play in with her family.
"My name is Abby, but I've never written an advise column."
Code: 102
Breed: Shepherd/Hound
Approximate Date of Birth: 01/24/2003
Sex: Female
Size: Large
Color: Brown & Black
House-trained: Unknown
Good with Dogs: No
Good with Cats: Unknown
Good with Children: Unknown
Posted: 07/07/2019
Comments: Abby arrived at the shelter with her puppies after having been brought in by Animal Control. She was adopted on 08/20/2018 but returned on 06/08/2019 due to her caregiver leaving temporarily with no one else in the household able to care for her. Abby tends to be on the shy and timid side, and would likely do best in a quiet adult home, perhaps with a friendly non-aggressive companion dog of her choosing, but no cats. Abby needs an inside home where someone will be home a great deal of the time, and she also needs a securely fenced yard to exercise and play in with her family.
"My name is Abby, but I've never written an advise column."
If you would like to give Lucy or Abby 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 Needed!
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 ...
Petco
2127 S Veterans Parkway
Springfield IL
217.793.7387
Sunday, Sep 15th
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Petco
2127 S Veterans Parkway
Springfield IL
217.793.7387
Sunday, Sep 15th
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
Saturday, Sep 21st
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
PetSmart
3183 S Veterans Parkway
Springfield IL
217.698.3091
Saturday, Sep 21st
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
Sunday, Sep 22nd
1:00 p.m. 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, Sep 29th
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
PetSmart
3183 S Veterans Parkway
Springfield IL
217.698.3091
Sunday, Sep 29th
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
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