Hex is a lively, affectionate pup with a big heart and a love for play. She’s always ready for a game of “keep away” with her favorite soft squeaky toys. Once she’s had her fun, she loves to settle down for some cuddles—if you sit down, she’ll happily come over for pets before bouncing off to play again.
Hex is super smart and knows commands like “sit,” “place,” and “up.” She’s polite when entering and exiting doors and is calm and quiet in her kennel. Though she has a few quirks—like grabbing the leash on walks—she’s quick to settle down once she’s outside and can focus on her surroundings.
While Hex is confident and independent, she’s also sweet and enjoys spending time with people. She did great with teenage volunteers and is respectful of those around her. Hex is still learning some basic manners and would benefit from continued training, but she’s eager to please and quick to pick up new things.
Hex may be a little startled by sudden movements or noises, so she’s looking for a patient and understanding adopter who can help her build confidence. She’s an active, fun-loving dog who will thrive in a home with the right balance of exercise, structure, and affection.
Hex is a lively, affectionate pup with a big heart and a love for play. She’s always ready for a game of “keep away” with her favorite soft squeaky toys. Once she’s had her fun, she loves to settle down for some cuddles—if you sit down, she’ll happily come over for pets before bouncing off to play again.
Hex is super smart and knows commands like “sit,” “place,” and “up.” She’s polite when entering and exiting doors and is calm and quiet in her kennel. Though she has a few quirks—like grabbing the leash on walks—she’s quick to settle down once she’s outside and can focus on her surroundings.
While Hex is confident and independent, she’s also sweet and enjoys spending time with people. She did great with teenage volunteers and is respectful of those around her. Hex is still learning some basic manners and would benefit from continued training, but she’s eager to please and quick to pick up new things.
Hex may be a little startled by sudden movements or noises, so she’s looking for a patient and understanding adopter who can help her build confidence. She’s an active, fun-loving dog who will thrive in a home with the right balance of exercise, structure, and affection.
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.
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