​Quote of the Day


"His herding instinct is so strong that he confuses tractors on a baseball field for sheep. He was hospitalized twice. Once by a line drive and once for attacking a tractor tread."
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Tom Hayden, about his border collie

Today at Benld Adopt-A-Pet

Friday, November 14, 2025

The shelter is OPEN today from 1 - 5 p.m.  Please call 217.835.2538 for an appointment.
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Note:  Donations may be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week. (The office is closed from  12 noon to 1 p.m. for lunch.)
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Please be advised that as of 10/21/2025, our former fax number 217.835.2537 has been discontinued.  
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The November edition of News Notes is now available on our website. 
Go to "News & Events" page and scroll down.
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BAAP will hold a Pet Adoption at
​PetSmart
3183 S Veterans Parkway, Springfield
Saturday, November 15, 11 am to 2 pm
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The Spring-Summer edition of our Newsletter is now available on our website.  Go to "News & Events" page and scroll down.
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Our shelter is badly in need of:

Trash Bags, 13 gallon (We REALLY need these!)
Puina Cat Chow
Purina Kitten Chow
​Purina Puppy Chow
​Kitten Canned Food
Cat Litter (non-clumping preferred)


THANK  YOU!

Call 217.835,2538 for more information,
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We still have a few 2026 Pet Shelter Calendars left - get yours now! 
​See "News & Events" page
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New Fee in effect as of June 21, 2025
At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on June 21, 2025, it was voted to begin charging a fee for taking in relinquished animals.  This fee, as approved by the Board of Directors, is $15 for one animal and $25 for two or more animals. 

​Note:  This fee does NOT apply to strays or animals previously adopted from Benld Adopt-A-Pet.  For more information call 217.891.0502.
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​Make a difference; Volunteer!
Benld Adopt-A-Pet really wants YOU!
Call 217.835.2538 for information.
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SPONSORS of Benld Adopt-A-Pet
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Animal Medical Center, 321 W Columbian Blvd, Litchfield IL, Ph 217.324.3311
B & K Bakery, 107 E Main St, Mt Olive IL 62069, Ph 217.999.2253
Cisler and Associates Real Estate, Inc., 229 W Main St, Staunton IL 62088, Ph 618.635.2244
Coble Animal Hospital, 2525 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield IL 62702, Ph 217.789.0011
Dud's Bar & Grill, 413 E Central Ave, Benld IL 62009, Ph 217.835.3555
Fema Catering, 103 N 2nd St, Benld IL 62009, Ph 217.835.2018
Jubelt's Bakery and Restaurant, 303 N, Old Rte 66 S, Litchfield IL 62056, Ph 217.324.5314
Laketown Animal Hospital, 1115 Adlai Stevenson Dr, Springfield, IL 62703 Ph, 217.529.4211
NAPA Auto Parts, 1000 W Union Ave, Litchfield IL 62056, Ph 217.324.3969
Oliver & Company Grooming , 118 W Chestnut St, Gillespie IL, Ph 217.710.2244
Ramsey Insurance, 3255 W Iles Ave, Springfield IL 62711, Ph 217.546.7769
Randy's Market, 900 N Hardroad, Benld IL 62009, Ph 217. 835.2514
Re/Max Mike Bellovitch, 101 W Main St, Staunton IL 62088, Ph 618.292.0293
The Briar Rose, 216 N State St, Litchfield IL 62056, Ph 217.324.2442
The Real Estate Group, 3701 W, Wabash Ave, Springfield IL 62711, Ph 217.725.2505
Truck Centers, Inc., 2280 Formosa Rd, Troy IL 62294, Ph 618.667.3454

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Photo of the Week
Rosie has left the building!
They say good things come to those who wait.  Rosie, a senior Heeler/Boxer mix had been waiting for awhile, but her turn finally arrived as she left the shelter for her new forever home yesterday.  Yay Rosie!  11/09/2025
Video of the Week
Hazel's day out
Yesterday staff member Allison spent her day off treating Hazel to a girls day with Allison's sisters. Hazel enjoyed a nice walk in Edwardsville, a tasty cheeseburger, blowing bubbles in the water, and of course a nap with her new bestie, Madison, on the way back to the shelter. It is nice that the staff want to spend their free time treating the dogs to a special day, especially the ones that take more time to warm up to new people. They choose a day tailored to that animals needs or limitations making it an extra special time.  11/07/2025
What's new on our website . . .

November News Notes now available on website,  See "News & Events" page.  11/03/2025

Isadora, Matilda, Naomi and Theadora are currently at our Petco Cat Condo's in Springfield (see descriptions on "Adoptable Cats" page).  We also have a number of cats and kittens available at our shelter that can be viewed on our "Adoptable Cats" page.  Call 217.835.2538 for more information.  11/07/2025

See this week's featured pets -- Pumba and Rooter on our "Adoptions" page.  11/12/2025
Directions to the shelter:

From I-55 take Exit 44 (Illinois Route 138) & go west 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 Avenue.  You may also call 217.835.2538 or 217.891.0502 for assistance.


"Finding Rover" is now "Petco Love Lost", a free service provided by the Petco Foundation to help reunite owners with their lost pets.  Also, if you have found an animal and wish to locate the owner, you may do so here.  Just click on "Lost & Found Pets" at the top of the page.  Good luck!  08/09/2022

NOTE:  if you haven't already done so, you should enter this number on your phone, so that you will always have it handy in the event of an emergency.  It could save your pet's life!
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