Meet **Riven**, a stunning brindle-and-black youngster who’s just about a year old and learning what it means to feel safe, loved, and part of a real family. 🐾
Riven came from our local animal control, where the loud environment was overwhelming for a dog who had clearly never lived indoors before. Despite that, the staff poured time and care into him, and he made huge progress — but the noise and constant activity kept him from truly coming out of his shell.
Here, we’ve learned one big thing about Riven: **he absolutely lights up around other dogs.** They give him confidence, show him how to be brave, and help him understand that humans can be trusted. For that reason, he **must** go to a home with another dog who can continue guiding him.
Riven is incredibly sweet, gentle, and very treat-motivated — the perfect combo for training. What he needs now is a patient adopter, a calm home, and a **secure yard** where he can explore and practice being a “normal dog” at his own pace. Most of all, he needs someone who will give him the chance to finally learn that life inside with people is comfortable, safe, and actually pretty awesome.
If you have a confident dog and a heart for helping shy pups blossom, Riven is waiting for you. He’s ready for his next chapter — he just needs someone willing to open the door. 🐶✨
Meet **Riven**, a stunning brindle-and-black youngster who’s just about a year old and learning what it means to feel safe, loved, and part of a real family. 🐾
Riven came from our local animal control, where the loud environment was overwhelming for a dog who had clearly never lived indoors before. Despite that, the staff poured time and care into him, and he made huge progress — but the noise and constant activity kept him from truly coming out of his shell.
Here, we’ve learned one big thing about Riven: **he absolutely lights up around other dogs.** They give him confidence, show him how to be brave, and help him understand that humans can be trusted. For that reason, he **must** go to a home with another dog who can continue guiding him.
Riven is incredibly sweet, gentle, and very treat-motivated — the perfect combo for training. What he needs now is a patient adopter, a calm home, and a **secure yard** where he can explore and practice being a “normal dog” at his own pace. Most of all, he needs someone who will give him the chance to finally learn that life inside with people is comfortable, safe, and actually pretty awesome.
If you have a confident dog and a heart for helping shy pups blossom, Riven is waiting for you. He’s ready for his next chapter — he just needs someone willing to open the door. 🐶✨
Shelter
This organization is committed to providing a positive adoption experience!
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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)
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)
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!
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.
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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