🎼 Meet Maestro 🎼 Professional crooner. Part-time cuddle connoisseur.
Maestro is a handsome tuxedo gentleman who believes life is better with a soundtrack. He “serenades” us daily with his meow-sical talents, offering everything from soft ballads to enthusiastic encore performances when it’s dinner time. If you’ve ever wanted a cat who narrates life with song, Maestro is ready to take center stage in your home.
Maestro came to us after having an injured leg caused by an abscessed bite wound—an all-too-common outcome for the kind, non-confrontational cats who don’t start fights but sadly end up on the losing side of them. During treatment, he tested positive for FIV. The good news? Maestro has healed beautifully and is feeling great, with plenty of energy left for his daily concerts.
A quick note on FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus): FIV is a cat-only condition that affects the immune system. It is not contagious to people or other types of animals, and it is typically spread through deep bite wounds. Many FIV+ cats live long, healthy, happy lives with routine vet care and indoor living. Maestro can even live peacefully with other friendly cats, especially those who aren’t inclined to throw down in a feline mosh pit.
Maestro doesn’t let his diagnosis define him—he’s focused on the things that matter: cozy naps, good meals, gentle companionship, and making sure no moment goes by without the proper musical accompaniment. All he’s missing now is a forever home where his voice can truly shine.
Ready to add a little harmony to your life? Maestro is prepared to be the purr-fect soloist in your household orchestra.
🎼 Meet Maestro 🎼 Professional crooner. Part-time cuddle connoisseur.
Maestro is a handsome tuxedo gentleman who believes life is better with a soundtrack. He “serenades” us daily with his meow-sical talents, offering everything from soft ballads to enthusiastic encore performances when it’s dinner time. If you’ve ever wanted a cat who narrates life with song, Maestro is ready to take center stage in your home.
Maestro came to us after having an injured leg caused by an abscessed bite wound—an all-too-common outcome for the kind, non-confrontational cats who don’t start fights but sadly end up on the losing side of them. During treatment, he tested positive for FIV. The good news? Maestro has healed beautifully and is feeling great, with plenty of energy left for his daily concerts.
A quick note on FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus): FIV is a cat-only condition that affects the immune system. It is not contagious to people or other types of animals, and it is typically spread through deep bite wounds. Many FIV+ cats live long, healthy, happy lives with routine vet care and indoor living. Maestro can even live peacefully with other friendly cats, especially those who aren’t inclined to throw down in a feline mosh pit.
Maestro doesn’t let his diagnosis define him—he’s focused on the things that matter: cozy naps, good meals, gentle companionship, and making sure no moment goes by without the proper musical accompaniment. All he’s missing now is a forever home where his voice can truly shine.
Ready to add a little harmony to your life? Maestro is prepared to be the purr-fect soloist in your household orchestra.
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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