Every shelter has a few animals that feel like a quiet sunrise. Gentle. Warm. Peaceful. Dawn is one of those souls.
This beautiful dilute calico lady is estimated to be around 7–10 years old, (but the vet thought she was around 2 because of how healthy she is) and she carries herself with the calm grace of a cat who has already mastered the art of simply enjoying life. Dawn isn’t here for chaos or kitten shenanigans. She’s here for the cozy chapters. The soft blankets. The calm evenings. The quiet companionship.
Dawn is a laid-back sweetheart who enjoys gentle pets and being near her people. She’s perfectly content to relax beside you while you read, watch TV, or sip your morning coffee. She’s the kind of cat who doesn’t demand the spotlight, but once she settles in beside you, you’ll wonder how the room ever felt complete without her.
She has previously lived with other cats and small dogs and handles life with the easygoing attitude of a seasoned housemate.
At this stage in her life, Dawn isn’t looking for adventure. She’s looking for home.
A soft place to nap. A friendly hand for chin scratches. And a person who will let her spend her golden years being the gentle, loyal companion she was always meant to be.
If your home could use a little more peace, warmth, and quiet friendship… Dawn might be the perfect beginning to your next chapter together. 🐾✨
Meet Dawn ☀️
Every shelter has a few animals that feel like a quiet sunrise. Gentle. Warm. Peaceful. Dawn is one of those souls.
This beautiful dilute calico lady is estimated to be around 7–10 years old, (but the vet thought she was around 2 because of how healthy she is) and she carries herself with the calm grace of a cat who has already mastered the art of simply enjoying life. Dawn isn’t here for chaos or kitten shenanigans. She’s here for the cozy chapters. The soft blankets. The calm evenings. The quiet companionship.
Dawn is a laid-back sweetheart who enjoys gentle pets and being near her people. She’s perfectly content to relax beside you while you read, watch TV, or sip your morning coffee. She’s the kind of cat who doesn’t demand the spotlight, but once she settles in beside you, you’ll wonder how the room ever felt complete without her.
She has previously lived with other cats and small dogs and handles life with the easygoing attitude of a seasoned housemate.
At this stage in her life, Dawn isn’t looking for adventure. She’s looking for home.
A soft place to nap. A friendly hand for chin scratches. And a person who will let her spend her golden years being the gentle, loyal companion she was always meant to be.
If your home could use a little more peace, warmth, and quiet friendship… Dawn might be the perfect beginning to your next chapter together. 🐾✨
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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