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Hi! My name is Autumn. You see, our once small comfortable family had grown to an unmanageable size and we weren't getting the care we needed. So, it was decided that 20 of us needed to find new homes. Some of my friends went willingly. But, I was so scared I had to be tricked with yummy food to get into a crate that snapped closed behind me. What they didn't know, was that I was carrying a secret. The very next day had seven tiny puppies. Unfortunately, two of them didn't make it. But thankfully St. Francis agreed to take me and my five littles and in early November, I came here. I was a great mom and I was prepared to protect my littles with my life! It took some time for me to understand that the people here were not going to hurt my babies. Eventually we fell into a routine and my five babies grew up healthy and happy. They've all now gone to great loving homes and I'm so very happy for them. But, I keep wondering, when will it be my turn? I'd sure love a family of my own. It’s not a bad place to stay. The people here are really nice and have helped me learn that not all people are bad. But, I’m very shy when it comes first meeting new people. If you have a little bit of patience with me I know we can become BFFs! I like pets and ear scritches. I also like treats and I’m really good at catching them in mid-air! They also tell me I’m a smart girl. I really hope my forever family sees this and comes soon. Until then I’ll be hanging out here at St. Francis CARE in Murphysboro. Come get me!!!Please visit: Https://www.stfrancis-care.org/adopt for adoption information including the adoption application
Hi! My name is Autumn. You see, our once small comfortable family had grown to an unmanageable size and we weren't getting the care we needed. So, it was decided that 20 of us needed to find new homes. Some of my friends went willingly. But, I was so scared I had to be tricked with yummy food to get into a crate that snapped closed behind me. What they didn't know, was that I was carrying a secret. The very next day had seven tiny puppies. Unfortunately, two of them didn't make it. But thankfully St. Francis agreed to take me and my five littles and in early November, I came here. I was a great mom and I was prepared to protect my littles with my life! It took some time for me to understand that the people here were not going to hurt my babies. Eventually we fell into a routine and my five babies grew up healthy and happy. They've all now gone to great loving homes and I'm so very happy for them. But, I keep wondering, when will it be my turn? I'd sure love a family of my own. It’s not a bad place to stay. The people here are really nice and have helped me learn that not all people are bad. But, I’m very shy when it comes first meeting new people. If you have a little bit of patience with me I know we can become BFFs! I like pets and ear scritches. I also like treats and I’m really good at catching them in mid-air! They also tell me I’m a smart girl. I really hope my forever family sees this and comes soon. Until then I’ll be hanging out here at St. Francis CARE in Murphysboro. Come get me!!!Please visit: Https://www.stfrancis-care.org/adopt for adoption information including the adoption application
Visit our website at: https://www.stfrancis-care.org/adopt to complete an adoption application
2.
Approve Application
Your application is reviewed. Vet & landlord info is verified. If approved, we'll contact you to schedule a meet n greet
3.
Meet the Pet
4.
Sign Adoption Contract
5.
Pay Fee
Cat or Kitten $50 for 1 or $75 for 2
Dogs:
8wks to 6 mos - $300
7mos to 1yr - $250
1 to 2 yrs - $175
over 2 yrs - $125
6.
Take the Pet Home
This may be same day or not depending on the animal's age and vetting history.
Additional adoption info
Our adoption process involves an application and contract.
All of our pets are dewormed, fully vaccinated (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis, Bordetela, & Rabies), microchipped, and spayed/neutered and started on age appropriate preventatives
Our adoption process involves an application and contract.
All of our pets are dewormed, fully vaccinated (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis, Bordetela, & Rabies), microchipped, and spayed/neutered and started on age appropriate preventatives
The entire adoption process begins with an application to adopt. Please visit our website here: https://www.stfrancis-care.org/adopt/ There you will find our available dogs and cats & the adoption application.
The entire adoption process begins with an application to adopt. Please visit our website here: https://www.stfrancis-care.org/adopt/ There you will find our available dogs and cats & the adoption application.
More about this shelter
We are a no kill shelter. On any given day you will find over 100 dogs/cats in our care. We also offer spay/neuter services to lower income families & individuals of Southern Illinois. With a veterinarian on staff full time, we take in sick & injured animals when we can and provide the medical care they need before finding them good loving homes. We also help our rescue community by providing lower cost Spay/Neuter services to local animal control facilities as we are able.
We are a no kill shelter. On any given day you will find over 100 dogs/cats in our care. We also offer spay/neuter services to lower income families & individuals of Southern Illinois. With a veterinarian on staff full time, we take in sick & injured animals when we can and provide the medical care they need before finding them good loving homes. We also help our rescue community by providing lower cost Spay/Neuter services to local animal control facilities as we are able.
