Claws and Paws Animal Rescue Center

Animal rescue in Olney, Illinois

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Address

218 S West Street, Olney, IL 62450

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Adoptable Pets at Claws and Paws Animal Rescue Center

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Cutie Pie and babies

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr

Olney, IL

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Simba

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr

Olney, IL

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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Penny

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs

Olney, IL

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Molly

Beagle

Female, 1 yr

Olney, IL

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Cranberry

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr

Olney, IL

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Maggie

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo

Olney, IL

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Char bear

Poodle (Standard)

Male, 1 yr

Olney, IL

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Indi

Affenpinscher

Female, 4 yrs 11 mos

Olney, IL

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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Tony

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 12 yrs

Olney, IL

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Rescue FAQs

Shelley Brinkley operates the
CLAWS AND PAWS RESALE & Claws and Paws Animal Rescue Center where people from the community come daily to donate. This
wonderful woman dedicates her every morning, noon, and night, ensuring the rescues and other furry friends have food, water, shelter, and most of all, her companionship.”

CLAWS AND PAWS RESALE in Olney, IL, operates as a Full Service Volunteer Non-Profit
Organization. We appreciate the struggle it takes to rescue animals from abuse & neglect.

CLAWS AND PAWS RESALE Mission…
We strive to ensure abandoned and unwanted animals live with comfort, compassion,
and companionship through Community Education, Accountable Pet Ownership, and
reducing the irresponsible pet population by implementing our
Spay/Neuter/Microchipping & Adoption Programs.

In her own right, Shelley evolved from an ambitious, rescuing, animal girl of (15) fifteen, to a
Local, Grassroots Animal Rescue Advocate. Leading by example, Shelley maintains a “Safe
Spots for All Paws”. As local community support grows, Claws and Paws Animal Rescue Center can continue the lifelong, hands-on, dedication and devotion that conveys our Vision
…Encompass an educated community sustaining the human-animal bond.

CLAWS AND PAWS RESALE sustains by volunteer, donations from local business & community support.
Richland County
All of Illinois
Out-of-State Adoptions

Adoption steps

  1. Submit Application
    1. Found on our FB page pinned at the top. Click the link, if renting, submit a confirmation Landlord letter to cnprescuecenter@gmail.com
  2. Approve Application
    1. Application reviewed, Vet & 3 References checked, could take up to 2wks depending on responses/confirmation/verification
  3. Meet the Pet
    1. Once approved, Meet & Greet can be done before or after the Home Visit. An Animal Coordinator will contact and guide you.
  4. Home Check
    1. Once approved, Home Visit can be done either before or after the Meet & Greet. An Animal Coordinator will contact and guide you.
  5. Pay Fee
    1. Dogs/Puppies $175 - Cats/Kittens $75 - Make checks payable to either LCAH or Newton Veterinary Clinic - Animal Coordinator will advise
  6. Sign Adoption Contract
    1. Adopters will sign - Disclosures, Animal Adoption Agreement, and then take a picture for posting to our FB page
  7. Take the Pet Home
    1. After pictures, take your new family member home and provide the Furever Home for them. Thank you for becoming a part of the solution!

Additional adoption info

Regardless if you reside outside our radius, we DO have Animal Coordinators who can conduct a Home Visit - we also ask that you ask for a Pawship Program Home Visit Form from cnprescuecenter@gmail.com - this form is for you to take to a local, reputable Rescue/Shelter/Organization who would be willing to conduct a Home Visit on our behalf. We can also conduct a Home Visit via Skype/Zoom. An Animal Coordinator will guide you throughout this process to make it as easy as possible for your application to be approved.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Claws and Paws Animal Rescue Center

Wayne County Humane Society

518 SE 4th Street, Fairfield, IL 62837

Saved By Grace Animal Rescue

13996 E 1000th Ave, Newton, IL 62448

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Lilly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs 4 mos

Robinson, IL

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Ciri

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos

Robinson, IL

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Bella

Domestic Longhair

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos

Robinson, IL

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