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Meet Jagger, the distinguished eleven-year-old American Pit Mix with a heart of gold. This charming canine companion embodies the perfect blend of playfulness and relaxation, happily switching between lively games of fetch and cozy couch cuddles. Affectionate and friendly, Jagger has a knack for stealing hearts with his soulful eyes. While he may be a bit independent at times, preferring to have someone around the corner, Jagger does struggle with being left completely alone. He would benefit from a crate filled with stimulating activities to keep him occupied and content during your absence. Despite his age, Jagger's enthusiasm for learning new tricks never wanes, especially when tasty treats are involved. His love for play knows no bounds, whether it's chasing after a ball or frolicking with his beloved toys. However, it's recommended that Jagger be the only animal in the home. While he may take some time to warm up to new people, once he's comfortable, he's a picture of calm and contentment. Jagger would be an ideal companion for older children who can understand his boundaries. If you're in search of a loyal and loving companion who embodies the perfect balance between playfulness and relaxation, look no further than Jagger. Come meet him today at the APL and discover the joy of welcoming this wonderful senior pup into your heart and home!
Meet Jagger, the distinguished eleven-year-old American Pit Mix with a heart of gold. This charming canine companion embodies the perfect blend of playfulness and relaxation, happily switching between lively games of fetch and cozy couch cuddles. Affectionate and friendly, Jagger has a knack for stealing hearts with his soulful eyes. While he may be a bit independent at times, preferring to have someone around the corner, Jagger does struggle with being left completely alone. He would benefit from a crate filled with stimulating activities to keep him occupied and content during your absence. Despite his age, Jagger's enthusiasm for learning new tricks never wanes, especially when tasty treats are involved. His love for play knows no bounds, whether it's chasing after a ball or frolicking with his beloved toys. However, it's recommended that Jagger be the only animal in the home. While he may take some time to warm up to new people, once he's comfortable, he's a picture of calm and contentment. Jagger would be an ideal companion for older children who can understand his boundaries. If you're in search of a loyal and loving companion who embodies the perfect balance between playfulness and relaxation, look no further than Jagger. Come meet him today at the APL and discover the joy of welcoming this wonderful senior pup into your heart and home!
We are currently open for adoption every day from 12-5.
We are open for donations every day from 8:30-11 and 12-5.
We are currently open for adoption every day from 12-5.
We are open for donations every day from 8:30-11 and 12-5.
More about this shelter
For over 60 years, the Animal Protective League has been the voice for animals in Springfield and Sangamon County. APL operates a limited admission animal shelter and a high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter clinic along with comprehensive animal-welfare programs. APL is a private, not-for-profit organization and operates primarily by donations.
APL's limited admission animal shelter prioritizes intake by sick, injured, abused and abandoned dogs and cats. APL strives to match animals with carefully screened, loving, permanent owners. All animals leave our shelter spayed or neutered, microchipped, and with all age appropriate vaccinations. Over 2000 deserving dogs and cats are placed in homes every year! APL also has an active group of foster families who provide interim homes until space is available at our shelter.
APL's Spay/neuter clinic performs over 12,000 spay/neuter surgeries every year. In addition to the public, we work with other animal shelters, animal control agencies and animal welfare groups within a 30-mile radius of Springfield. Our free transport system picks up animals from various locations and transports them to our facility for surgery and then returns the animals the following day. This allows many other organizations to have access to low-cost spay/neuter services for their own animals as well as animals in their communities. We currently work with 31 partners in 18 surrounding counties.
APL MISSION
The Animal Protective League is a non-profit 501C(3) organization dedicated to caring for ill, injured and abused homeless animals and coordinating the adoption of those animals by responsible pet owners. It further is commited to ending companion animal overpopulation by offering high-quality, low-cost spay/neuter services.
For over 60 years, the Animal Protective League has been the voice for animals in Springfield and Sangamon County. APL operates a limited admission animal shelter and a high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter clinic along with comprehensive animal-welfare programs. APL is a private, not-for-profit organization and operates primarily by donations.
APL's limited admission animal shelter prioritizes intake by sick, injured, abused and abandoned dogs and cats. APL strives to match animals with carefully screened, loving, permanent owners. All animals leave our shelter spayed or neutered, microchipped, and with all age appropriate vaccinations. Over 2000 deserving dogs and cats are placed in homes every year! APL also has an active group of foster families who provide interim homes until space is available at our shelter.
APL's Spay/neuter clinic performs over 12,000 spay/neuter surgeries every year. In addition to the public, we work with other animal shelters, animal control agencies and animal welfare groups within a 30-mile radius of Springfield. Our free transport system picks up animals from various locations and transports them to our facility for surgery and then returns the animals the following day. This allows many other organizations to have access to low-cost spay/neuter services for their own animals as well as animals in their communities. We currently work with 31 partners in 18 surrounding counties.
APL MISSION
The Animal Protective League is a non-profit 501C(3) organization dedicated to caring for ill, injured and abused homeless animals and coordinating the adoption of those animals by responsible pet owners. It further is commited to ending companion animal overpopulation by offering high-quality, low-cost spay/neuter services.
