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Puppies and dogs in Clinton, Illinois

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Clinton, Illinois. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Tootsie

English Bulldog

Female, 6 yrs 8 mos
Decatur, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This adorable little lady is Tootsie. She is roughly 5 years old and only 37lbs. She was found as a stray and as soon as her hold was up she came to IEBR. She tested positive for heart worms and as been fully treated and doing great. As we got to know Tootsie in her foster home it seems most likely she was abused with her previous owners but she learned to trust her foster parents and is a super sweet girl. She is crate trained but prefers to sleep with her foster mom. Because of her past abuse we are looking for a home with no children and a calm fur sibling or be an only dog. Are you that family? If you are interested in Tootsie, please visit our website: www.ilenglishbulldogrescue.org, and read through our adoption criteria to see if you meet our requirements. If you do, please fill out an application to adopt. Tootsie's adoption fee is: $650.00 Visit us on Facebook: Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IllinoisEnglishBulldogRescue
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Dozer

English Bulldog Shar Pei

Male, 9 yrs 2 mos
Decatur, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi there! My name is Dozer and I am 9 years old and a big boy at 75lbs. I am a very affectionate dog and I love hugs, children, and every person that I meet. I get along well with my 2 foster siblings, bunnies, and chickens. Although I get along well with other animals, I don’t care to play with other dogs and would much rather hang out with humans. When postal workers or delivery drivers come to the porch, I bark to let my foster parents know that they have a delivery. I love curling up on the couch and on the laps of humans. My foster parents say that sometimes, I don’t realize how big I am when I curl up on their laps but that does not stop my foster parents from letting me curl up on their laps because I am a very good boy. I do not like lightning and thunder and may pace or try to be next to humans in order to feel better. I do not mind regular rain showers and will sleep through them just fine. I do not like my kennel and will try to get out of it but I do very well in a room with a door shut or a pet gate in the doorway. Normally, I lay on the couch with my 2 foster siblings and have free reign of the house when my foster parents are not home because I am a very good boy. I love the outdoors, walks, car rides, and helping my foster parents around the house with their chores. When I got to my foster home, I had a lot of bald spots and some dry skin. Now, I only have a few bald spots that my foster mom calls “alopecia” but my foster mom tells me that it is just a cosmetic issue and not a health issue. Everyone who has met me just loves me and my foster parents tell me that whoever adopts me will be so lucky. If you are interested in Dozer, please visit our website: www.ilenglishbulldogrescue.org, and read through our adoption criteria to see if you meet our requirements. If you do, please fill out an application to adopt. Dozer's adoption fee is: $350.00 Visit us on Facebook: Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IllinoisEnglishBulldogRescue
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JELLY BEAN

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Decatur, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Macon County Animal Control and Care Center is open and running operations as normal. We are doing our best to adhere to Covid-19 regulations. Social distancing is encouraged and masks are required for entry into the building.Adoptions:We are open for walk-ins Monday - Friday noon to 5pm and Saturday noon to 4pm. Adoptable pets can be viewed online at www.petharbor.com or www.dmcasf.org/pets-available-for-adoption. Please come prepared with a leash/collar, cat carrier, etc to make the adoption process a little smoother. The shelter provides a sample bag of Hill`s Science Diet pet food thanks to their shelter program. You are welcome to visit the shelter any time during normal business hours, but if you would like to visit with an animal one on one, we ask that you already have an approved application on file. You can find the application at dmcasf.org/adoption-application. Please allow staff 48-72 hours to reach out about your application status. Applications stay on file for 30 days.Missing Pet:If your family is missing a pet, please visit www.petharbor.com to view the impounded animal`s descriptions and photos to confirm if your pet is at the shelter. If you see your pet, please call us at 217-425-4508, you may need to leave a voice mail due to limited staff. We encourage everyone to check the shelter in person if you are missing an animal. You can visit any time during regular business hours to check for your missing loved one. Field Services: If you feel you have an animal control-related issue that needs to be addressed, please call 217-425-4508 Ext. 4 Mon-Fri from 8a-5p and 217-424-1311 between 5p-8a Mon-Fri and all day Saturday and Sunday.Found a pet:Call us at 217-425-4508 to report a found pet and seek assistance in locating a possible owner.Contact Info:1. Business Hours Phone Number: (217) 425-4508a. Mon-Fri 8a-5p2. After Hours Phone Number: (217) 424-1311a. Mon-Fri 5p-8ab. All day/night Saturday & Sunday
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BRUNO

American Bulldog

Male, 5 yrs 5 mos
Decatur, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Macon County Animal Control and Care Center is open and running operations as normal. While social distancing is still recommended in the smaller rooms, masks are no long required in our facility.Adoptions:We are open for walk-ins Monday - Friday noon to 5pm and Saturday noon to 4pm. Adoptable pets can be viewed online at www.24petconnect.com or www.dmcasf.org/pets-available-for-adoption. Please come prepared with a leash/collar, cat carrier, etc to make the adoption process a little smoother. The shelter provides a sample bag of Hill`s Science Diet pet food thanks to their shelter program. You are welcome to visit the shelter any time during normal business hours, but if you would like to visit with an animal one on one, we ask that you already have an approved application on file. You can find the application at dmcasf.org/adoption-application. Please allow staff 48-72 hours to reach out about your application status. Applications stay on file for 60 days.Missing Pet:If your family is missing a pet, please visit www.24petconnect.com to view the impounded animal`s descriptions and photos to confirm if your pet is at the shelter. If you see your pet, please call us at 217-425-4508, you may need to leave a voice mail due to limited staff. We encourage everyone to check the shelter in person if you are missing an animal. You can visit any time during regular business hours to check for your missing loved one. Field Services: If you feel you have an animal control-related issue that needs to be addressed, please call 217-425-4508 Ext. 4 Mon-Fri from 8a-5p Wardens are not in office afterhours and on the weekends. To reach a county dispatcher for an animal related emergency, please call 217-424-1311.Found a pet:Call us at 217-425-4508 to report a found pet and seek assistance in locating a possible owner.Contact Info:1. Business Hours Phone Number: (217) 425-4508a. Mon-Fri 8a-5p2. After Hours Phone Number: (217) 424-1311a. Mon-Fri 5p-8ab. All day/night Saturday & Sunday
Special Needs
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Grey

English Bulldog

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Decatur, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hello world, meet Grey! Grey had a rough start to life, and came to IEBR when she was almost six months old. She has come so far in her healing and has blossomed into a goofy and loving young lady! Grey was born with spina bifida, a congenital defect of the spinal cord. As a result, she has some weakness in her hind limbs and is a fully incontinent diaper girl. When she came into rescue, this sweet baby also had two partially torn cranial cruciate ligaments in her knees, but they are scarring over and stabilizing without surgery and her mobility and endurance have increased tremendously in the past several months. Grey has the sweetest disposition, loves all people, and is friendly with other dogs. A playful fur sibling would be a dream come true for her. Also on her wish list are a comfy couch, someone to give her shoulder massages and snuggles, and access to as many tennis balls as possible. Grey has three modes: sacked out and snoring, sweet and cuddly, and up and ready to play and won’t leave you alone until you throw her ball at least a few times. Her puppy energy comes out in little bursts throughout the day and she gets restless without daily exercise, so play time and/or daily short walks are a must. The rest of the time she is happy to nap on the back of the couch, where she can enjoy both the view and the sunbeams. Grey’s ideal living situation would be a home with few stairs and access to a fenced yard for play. Her regular physical maintenance includes all of the normal bulldog stuff like cleaning face wrinkles and ears, administering eye ointment for her dry eye, and moisturizing her cute little nose as needed. In addition, Grey requires diaper changes every 3-4 hours during the day. Her skin is prone to irritation, so each change includes a thorough cleaning and application of diaper cream and Aquaphor. Her foster parents strongly recommend using a sturdy changing table; this is what Grey is used to and it makes her maintenance so much easier! Grey requires daily diaper-free “naked time” to allow her skin to breathe and air out. She is currently crated with no diaper overnight and any time her foster parents need to be away from home longer than 3-4 hours. Her crate needs to be cleaned daily and her bedding laundered. Grey would like her future family to know that bathtime is the BEST time, especially when a peanut butter lick mat is involved. As soon as she hears someone getting a towel from the linen closet, she runs straight to the tub! Grey has gotten along so well with other puppies, younger dogs, and her senior foster brother. She does get warned off on occasion for being too enthusiastic and affectionate but she responds well to this and backs off when she needs to. Grey enjoyed the company of her littermate Frida until she was about 8-10 months old, at which point Frida developed aggression toward Grey (which is common in littermates). She lives every day like it’s Tongues Out Tuesday and greets every morning like it’s the Best Day Ever. What more could you wish for? This sweet, sensitive, goofy girl will be a loyal and loving member of a lucky forever family! If you are interested in Grey please visit our website: www.ilenglishbulldogrescue.org, and read through our adoption criteria to see if you meet our requirements. If you do, please fill out an application to adopt. Greys's adoption fee is $550.00 Visit us on Facebook: Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IllinoisEnglishBulldogRescue
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ACE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Decatur, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Macon County Animal Control and Care Center is open and running operations as normal. While social distancing is still recommended in the smaller rooms, masks are no long required in our facility.Adoptions:We are open for walk-ins Monday - Friday noon to 5pm and Saturday noon to 4pm. Adoptable pets can be viewed online at www.24petconnect.com or www.dmcasf.org/pets-available-for-adoption. Please come prepared with a leash/collar, cat carrier, etc to make the adoption process a little smoother. The shelter provides a sample bag of Hill`s Science Diet pet food thanks to their shelter program. You are welcome to visit the shelter any time during normal business hours, but if you would like to visit with an animal one on one, we ask that you already have an approved application on file. You can find the application at dmcasf.org/adoption-application. Please allow staff 48-72 hours to reach out about your application status. Applications stay on file for 60 days.Missing Pet:If your family is missing a pet, please visit www.24petconnect.com to view the impounded animal`s descriptions and photos to confirm if your pet is at the shelter. If you see your pet, please call us at 217-425-4508, you may need to leave a voice mail due to limited staff. We encourage everyone to check the shelter in person if you are missing an animal. You can visit any time during regular business hours to check for your missing loved one. Field Services: If you feel you have an animal control-related issue that needs to be addressed, please call 217-425-4508 Ext. 4 Mon-Fri from 8a-5p Wardens are not in office afterhours and on the weekends. To reach a county dispatcher for an animal related emergency, please call 217-424-1311.Found a pet:Call us at 217-425-4508 to report a found pet and seek assistance in locating a possible owner.Contact Info:1. Business Hours Phone Number: (217) 425-4508a. Mon-Fri 8a-5p2. After Hours Phone Number: (217) 424-1311a. Mon-Fri 5p-8ab. All day/night Saturday & Sunday

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Second Chance For Pets

Clinton, IL 61727

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Victorian House Animal Placements

217 N Wood Street, Maroa, IL 61756

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Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County

3373 N. Woodford St., Decatur, IL 62526

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Macon County Animal Control and Care Center

2820 East Parkway Drive, Decatur, IL 62526

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IL English Bulldog Rescue

Decatur, IL 62526

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Homeward Bound Pet Shelter

1720 Huston Drive, Decatur, IL 62526

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Logan County Animal Rescue

Lincoln, IL 62656

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Humane Society of Logan County

1801 E Lincoln Parkway, PO Box 404, Lincoln, IL 62656

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Logan County Animal Control

1517 N Kickapoo, Lincoln, IL 62656

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Ratbone Rescues (IL Chapter)

Decatur, IL 62525

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