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My name is Gatsby!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 1 day ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Sign Adoption Contract

4

Pay Fee

5

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $200

This helps Effingham County Humane Society with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Age
10 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
43 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
D2025107

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Gatsby 🎉

If joy had a mascot, it would be Gatsby.

This goofy, bouncy boxer mix approaches life like every single day is a celebration thrown in his honor. He doesn’t just run, he boings. Picture a deer discovering espresso for the first time and you’re getting close. Toys? Amazing. Walks? Fantastic. You existing in the same room? Best day ever.

Gatsby has a talent for turning ordinary moments into comedy. His signature move is a full-body bounce paired with the kind of enthusiasm that makes you laugh before you even realize it. He is playful, animated, and wonderfully unaware of personal space in the most endearing way possible.

But beneath all that sparkle is a deeply affectionate dog who loves his people hard. When the excitement settles, Gatsby is more than happy to soak up attention and remind you that he’s not just the life of the party, he’s also a loyal companion.

Gatsby would thrive in a home that embraces his fun-loving spirit and gives him plenty of opportunities for play, movement, and continued learning. He’s a smart boy who will blossom with guidance and consistency, and in return, he’ll fill your home with laughter and energy.

If your idea of the perfect dog is one who greets life with confetti-level enthusiasm and keeps your days anything but boring, Gatsby is ready to make his grand entrance.

Gatsby's adoption fee is fully sponsored which means all he needs to go home is an approved application! He comes neutered, current on vaccines, and has a negative heartworm test, on heartworm prevention, and flea and tick prevention, and a microchip that we register for you.

To apply visit EffinghamCoutnyHumaneSociety.org
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Effingham County Humane Society

Contact info

Pet ID
D2025107
Contact
Angie Sorling
Address
12073 N. 1000th Rd, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

It takes 1-2 business days to process an application after we receive it.

2.

Approve Application

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

If all goes well at your meet and greet appointment with the pet, you will fill out some brief paperwork, including an adoption contract.

4.

Pay Fee

5.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees for dogs includes spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccines, de-wormer, flea and tick prevention, heart worm prevention, heart worm tested, and microchip registration.

Adult Dogs: $200
Puppies: $225

Cat adoption fees include spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccines, de-wormer, FIV/FeLV testing, flea and tick prevention, and microchip registration.

Adult Cats: $75 (or $125 for a pair)
Kittens: $90 (or $150 for a pair)

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our shelter is located at 12073 North 1000th Rd Effingham, IL
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 11:30a-4:30p, Sat 9:00a-12:00p,
Closed Sundays and Tuesdays

We host many events and fundraisers throughout the year, so be sure to follow us on Facebook at Effingham County, IL Humane Society to stay in the know!

More about this shelter

Since 1979, the Effingham County Humane Society has been committed to serving Effingham County, IL and the surrounding area. We are located in the former Funkhouser School, and our non-profit shelter is sustained by volunteers, fundraising, contributions, and adoption fees.

The goal of the Effingham County Humane Society is to reduce animal suffering in our county through educating and promoting responsible pet ownership, including spaying/neutering pets, appropriate pet identification, proper pet care, and the quality adoption of homeless pets.

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