May is a gentle, loving soul who thrives on close companionship. She’s the kind of dog who wants to be near her person—curled up on the couch, quietly keeping you company, or trotting along happily on a walk. While she’s mostly a relaxed homebody, she does have a playful side and enjoys toys (especially her beloved hedgehog!), outdoor time, and even car rides.
This sweet girl is smart, athletic, and eager to please in her own calm way. She enjoys playing with larger dogs, especially running and play-biting, but her heart really belongs to her person. Once May bonds with you, that connection means everything to her.
May does have some special needs that are important to understand. She can experience anxiety, including separation anxiety, and has shown some resource guarding around toys, food, resting spots, and her person when other dogs are present. With consistency, structure, and the right medication, she does much better—and her foster has seen real improvement when her meds are on board. Because of this, May will do best with an adopter who is patient and willing to continue working with her (and a vet or trainer) to help her feel safe and secure.
Her ideal home is a calm, loving one where reassurance is met with understanding and in return, May offers deep loyalty, sweetness, and a gentle presence that makes a house feel like home.
If you’re looking for a devoted companion who just wants to love and be loved, May may be your perfect match. 🐾
May is a gentle, loving soul who thrives on close companionship. She’s the kind of dog who wants to be near her person—curled up on the couch, quietly keeping you company, or trotting along happily on a walk. While she’s mostly a relaxed homebody, she does have a playful side and enjoys toys (especially her beloved hedgehog!), outdoor time, and even car rides.
This sweet girl is smart, athletic, and eager to please in her own calm way. She enjoys playing with larger dogs, especially running and play-biting, but her heart really belongs to her person. Once May bonds with you, that connection means everything to her.
May does have some special needs that are important to understand. She can experience anxiety, including separation anxiety, and has shown some resource guarding around toys, food, resting spots, and her person when other dogs are present. With consistency, structure, and the right medication, she does much better—and her foster has seen real improvement when her meds are on board. Because of this, May will do best with an adopter who is patient and willing to continue working with her (and a vet or trainer) to help her feel safe and secure.
Her ideal home is a calm, loving one where reassurance is met with understanding and in return, May offers deep loyalty, sweetness, and a gentle presence that makes a house feel like home.
If you’re looking for a devoted companion who just wants to love and be loved, May may be your perfect match. 🐾
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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