Effingham County Animal Shelter & Control

02/14/2025

Charli is our newest resident here at the shelter & is looking for a home with lots of love to give 💕

Charli is a sweetheart who so far loves all the new people she has met and seems very eager to please. She is a sweet tempered lady who wants a home with lots of snuggles. She previously lived in a home with other dogs, but a meet and greet is required with potential dog siblings. She does need a home with no cats.

She is an 8-10 month old pittie mix who would love for you to come meet her!

To apply to adopt this cutie, fill out our adoption application located at the top of our page at the pinned post. Her adoption fee is $130, and she will come current on her age appropriate vaccinations, microchipped, heartworm tested, and spayed.

02/13/2025

Benson is ready to do backflips right into your ❤️

Benson is a 5 month old English Pointer. He is eager to please and loves everyone he meets. Benson already knows sit, shake and loves to play fetch! He is all around a great puppy!

Benson does well with other dogs, loves kids, and does well with the cats! He would make an amazing addition to any home!

Benson will come utd on age appropriate vaccinations, neutered, and microchipped.

02/13/2025

‼️FOUND‼️

Found in the Mode, IL area.
We believe this is the same dog that was running loose along the interstate in Effingham.

Call 217-347-5695 to claim.
Must have proof of ownership.

02/12/2025

ECAC is in need of supplies 🛍

The shelter has been staying full with the influx of dogs and cats, and we are in need of some supplies.

We are in need of the following:
🔸️Dry Kitten Food (Purina Kitten Chow, Purina One Kitten or any equivalent brand)
🔹️Canned Kitten Food (Purina One or any equivalent brand)
🔸️Kitten Bottles/Miracle Ni***es for kittens
🔹️Dry Dog Food (Pedigree, Dog Chow, Purina or any equivalent brand)
🔸️Dog Chew Bones
🔹️Cat & Dog Flortiflora
🔸️Cleaning Supplies
🔹️Paper Towels
🔸️Cat Litter
🔹️Dog Toys

Items can be shipped or dropped off to the shelter at
701 E Eiche
Effingham, IL 62401

Here is the link to our amazon wishlist! We appreciate any donations!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/19H8HN8XMHB79%3Fref_=wl_dp_view_your_list?

Thank you all for your continued support as we couldn't do what we do without all of you! 🐾❤️

02/12/2025

‼️FOUND‼️

Found on West Jackson in Altamont.

Please call 217-347-5695 to claim.

Must have proof of ownership to claim.

02/11/2025

Turnover and Danish 💘

These adorable noodles are looking for their furever homes! This duo has been at our shelter since birth and are the last of their litter mates looking for a home. Turnover and Danish are super lovable and extremely playful! They would be the perfect addition to any home!

ECAC is now extremely full on cats. We have taken in 10 cats and kittens in the last two days with three of them severely injured. Keep an eye on our page for more available cats!

If interested in adopting please fill out our adoption application. All of our cats come up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, microchipped, fixed and FIV/FeLv tested.

02/11/2025

‼️FOUND‼️

Found at Lakewood Manor Trailer Court.

Please call 217-347-5695 to claim.

Must have proof of ownership.

02/07/2025

Be sure to go vote for your favorite rescue baby!!

This Valentine’s Day, let’s spread some pawsitivity and show these babies extra love! 😘

We’re gifting $100 worth of goodies and it’s up to your nominations to make it happen! 💝

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 ✨𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄✨:
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Let’s make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable!! 🥰

02/05/2025

"She was my most special friend.... my only friend.." ❤️

Meet Forrest & Jenny

This sweet, extraordinary couple are looking for their furever homes where their friendship & love can last forever. These sweethearts are the cutest duo who enjoy doing everything together, whether it be playing outside in the play area or curled up in their kennel snoozing... These two are always together, just like peas & carrots.

🏃‍♂️Forrest is a Great Pyrenees around 1-2 years old.
👱‍♀️Jenny is a Husky around 3-4 years old.

These two don't seem to mind the other dogs at the shelter, but a meet and greet is required with potential dog siblings. We are unsure about cats at this time. Due to their sweet personalities, we think they would do well with children.

Their adoption fee for the pair is $200. They will come current on their age appropriate vaccinations, microchipped, heartworm tested and spayed/neutered. To apply fill out our adoption application located at the top of our page.

02/04/2025

Loki is still searching for his furever Valentine 💝

Loki has been at the shelter for 434 days, making this his second Valentine's Day without a home 💔

Loki is the sweetest boy who deserves the best home. He has come a long way from the scared, starving boy who was left in a hotel room. Loki loves going on walks with our volunteers, hanging out in the office for his one on one time, and getting all the love from his shelter family.

Despite us making the shelter feel like home as much as possible, it's not the same as a furever home.

Loki recently was a hero and went to the Petwellness Center, where he donated blood to a dog in need. ❤️‍🩹

Loki is 6 years old & the bestest boy all around 🥹

Loki does need to be the only animal in the home and a home with no small children. To apply to adopt Loki, fill out our adoption application.

02/04/2025

‼️DOG RUNNING AT LARGE‼️

Medium sized Aussiedoodle running loose in the Southtown area. Was almost hit on South Banker in front of Flex and Gate. Last spotted in field behind State Police building.

If this is your dog please call the office 217-347-5695. Please report any sightings.

02/03/2025

‼️FOSTERS NEEDED‼️

Odette’s pups are looking for fosters until they are able to be adopted out! They are eating food very well and Odette has started to dry up!

They are currently 5 weeks old, and will be available for adoption once they hit 7 weeks. At this time we are not taking adoption applications on them.

If interested in fostering one or a few of these pups please fill out our adoption application and indicate you would like to foster.

❗️If interested in fostering please either call our office or fill out an application as we are unable to keep up with all comments at this time❗️

02/03/2025

‼️🛑CODE RED🛑‼️

We now have ❗️ZERO❗️ kennels here at the shelter. We do not even have a kennel open for strays at this time. We currently have over 32 dogs in our care between fosters, medical cases and court cases. We are in dire straits. Please please share and if you are considering adopting please check out our available animals. Below are our adoptable animals as well as strays.

01/31/2025

🚨‼️FOUND‼️🚨

These two were found around N 900th Ave
Effingham, IL.

🚨PLEASE SHARE AS ECAC IS FULL WITH NO OPEN KENNELS🚨

Call 217-347-5695 to claim.

01/31/2025

Gabby is looking for love 💝🏹

This sweet, adorable, amazing girl is still at the shelter with very little interest.

Gabby is the sweetest lady who loves attention and is slowly coming out of her shell every day. She is very well mannered and keeps her kennel pretty tidy. She does well with other dogs, but a meet and greet is required for potential dog siblings.
She does need a home with no cats. Due to her sweet nature, we think she would do well with older children.

Gabby is around 1-2 years old.

Her adoption fee is $130. She will come current on her age appropriate vaccinations, microchipped, heartworm tested and spayed. To apply fill out our adoption application.

01/31/2025

Kendall & Kylie will make you fall in love and be your furever Valentine's 💌

These girls are the sweetest sisters and are ready for their furever homes.

🩷Kendall, black & white, is the more social and playful one of the two. She loves her toys but loves attention more.

💜Kylie, tabby, is the quieter of the two but also loves all the attention.

These sisters will be the purrfect addition to any home as they do well with children, cats and dogs.

Their adoption fees are $65 each or $120 for a pair. They will come current on their age appropriate vaccinations, microchipped, felv/fiv tested and spayed. To apply fill out our adoption application.

01/30/2025

This curly coated cutie is looking for his Valentine 💘

Haze has the softest fur with the cutest curls and cowlicks. We could just pet him for days 🥰

Haze is a 1 year old retriever mix. He loves everyone he meets and just wants all the love and food. So far he has done well with the cats here at the shelter. We are not sure how he is with other dogs so a meet and greet will be required with potential dog siblings.

Haze would love a home for Valentine’s Day so he can get out of the noisy kennels. If interested in adopting this sweet guy please fill out our adoption application located on our page. Haze will come utd on age appropriate vaccinations, microchipped, neutered and heartworm tested.