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Dixie was found dumped on a gentleman's property on a snowy, cold day. He spent weeks looking for her owner, but when he didn't have any luck, she was brought into the shelter. She is around 5-6 years old, underweight at around 47 lbs (up from the 43 lbs she weighed in January when she was brought in), and heartworm positive, but she still has plenty of pep. She loves people of all ages, and getting and giving attention. When she hears someone arrive at the shelter, she immediately stops playing, or sleeping, and comes to greet you with tail wagging. She knows the sit command and takes treats very gently. She has the trademark hound dog howl that she'll use when she's found something exciting to show you, normally her wet food waiting for her after her walk lol. She is friendly with other dogs, but she should be in a home without cats. Dixie has completed her month of doxycycline, and will be ready for her first heartworm injection on May 15th. Dixie is ready to get "fit" and happy in her new home.
Dixie was found dumped on a gentleman's property on a snowy, cold day. He spent weeks looking for her owner, but when he didn't have any luck, she was brought into the shelter. She is around 5-6 years old, underweight at around 47 lbs (up from the 43 lbs she weighed in January when she was brought in), and heartworm positive, but she still has plenty of pep. She loves people of all ages, and getting and giving attention. When she hears someone arrive at the shelter, she immediately stops playing, or sleeping, and comes to greet you with tail wagging. She knows the sit command and takes treats very gently. She has the trademark hound dog howl that she'll use when she's found something exciting to show you, normally her wet food waiting for her after her walk lol. She is friendly with other dogs, but she should be in a home without cats. Dixie has completed her month of doxycycline, and will be ready for her first heartworm injection on May 15th. Dixie is ready to get "fit" and happy in her new home.
If you are interested in adopting an animal, please contact the Wabash County Animal Shelter at wabashcountybuddies@outlook.com to receive an adoption screening form. An approved adoption screening form is the first step in adopting any of our shelter animals. Once we receive your application, we will look over it and check your references. If everything looks good, we will let you know that your application is approved. We may contact you for more information about any part of your application if we feel something is unclear or we have a concern. Should your application be denied, you will be given an explanation.
If you are interested in adopting an animal, please contact the Wabash County Animal Shelter at wabashcountybuddies@outlook.com to receive an adoption screening form. An approved adoption screening form is the first step in adopting any of our shelter animals. Once we receive your application, we will look over it and check your references. If everything looks good, we will let you know that your application is approved. We may contact you for more information about any part of your application if we feel something is unclear or we have a concern. Should your application be denied, you will be given an explanation.
Call us at (618)262-3989 to make an appointment, and we will contact you as soon as possible (usually the same day). We would love to introduce you to our wonderful dogs and cats. We are located in Mt. Carmel, Illinois at 11336 N. 1550 Blvd (a.k.a Poor Farm Road).
Call us at (618)262-3989 to make an appointment, and we will contact you as soon as possible (usually the same day). We would love to introduce you to our wonderful dogs and cats. We are located in Mt. Carmel, Illinois at 11336 N. 1550 Blvd (a.k.a Poor Farm Road).
More about this shelter
WHO WE ARE...We are a county shelter with one full time Animal Control Officer and a group of very dedicated volunteers called the Wabash County Animal Shelter Buddies (WCASB). Wabash County Animal Shelter is licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Agriculture. WCASB is 501c3. The WCASB helps coordinate adoption of dogs and cats from the Wabash County Animal Shelter. Our mission is to increase the number of pet adoptions/rescues from the Wabash County Animal Shelter, to provide a clean, safe, and friendly environment to animals during their stay at our shelter, to educate the public about pet overpopulation and the importance of spay/neuter practices, and to promote awareness of the benefits of adopting a shelter pet.
WHO WE ARE...We are a county shelter with one full time Animal Control Officer and a group of very dedicated volunteers called the Wabash County Animal Shelter Buddies (WCASB). Wabash County Animal Shelter is licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Agriculture. WCASB is 501c3. The WCASB helps coordinate adoption of dogs and cats from the Wabash County Animal Shelter. Our mission is to increase the number of pet adoptions/rescues from the Wabash County Animal Shelter, to provide a clean, safe, and friendly environment to animals during their stay at our shelter, to educate the public about pet overpopulation and the importance of spay/neuter practices, and to promote awareness of the benefits of adopting a shelter pet.
