My name is Yukon Cornelius!

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Cared for by Effingham County Humane Society

Adoption process

Submit Application

Approve Application

Sign Adoption Contract

Pay Fee

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $200

This helps Effingham County Humane Society with pet care costs.

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Boxer/Chihuahua

Color

–

Age

4 years old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

0 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

D2025110

My details

Housetrained

My story

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

⛏️❤️ Meet Yukon Cornelius ❤️⛏️
This brave boy’s name isn’t just cute — it’s a promise.

Yukon Cornelius is about 4 years old and came to us with 5 other dogs from the same situation. When he first arrived, he was completely shut down — frozen in fear, unable to move, unsure how to exist in a safe place. But just like the character he was named after, he’s slowly, bravely finding his footing.

We were told he is a mix of apple-headed Chihuahua and Boxer, and his beautiful red coat makes him just as striking on the outside as he is tender on the inside.

Yukon doesn’t rush. He doesn’t demand. He gently reveals who he is when he feels safe. For the people he trusts, he becomes playful, silly, and surprisingly goofy. Watching him come out of his shell has been one of the quiet joys of our shelter.

Yukon Cornelius needs a patient, kind-hearted home — someone who understands that healing isn’t instant and love is built slowly. In the right home, with the right person, this sweet boy is going to blossom in the most beautiful way.

If you’re the kind of person who believes in second chances and soft landings, Yukon is waiting for you.

📋 If interested, please fill out an application at effinghamcountyhumanesociety.org

Shelter

Effingham County Humane Society

Contact info

Pet ID

D2025110

Contact

Angie Sorling

Phone

(217) 536-9001

4paws@effinghamcountyhs.onmicrosoft.com

Website

https://www.effinghamcountyhumanesociety.org

Address

12073 N. 1000th Rd, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401

Donation

Donate to This Shelter

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

https://EffinghamCountyHumaneSociety.org/adoptable-pets

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.