Pike County IL Animal Shelter

01/24/2025

Please keep an eye out for this boy. If you have any information concerning his location or have seen him, please contact us or reach out to the owners listed below. Thank you.

01/22/2025

THE GIRLS HAVE BEEN ADOPTED TOGETHER, TO A WONDERFUL FAMILY!!

Thank you so much for the many responses and shares!! You guys rock!!

Good afternoon Pike County friends. I am seeking a foster or adoption family for two sisters who recently lost their father. To ensure their emotional well-being, I believe it is essential that they remain together. Currently, they are coping with the loss of their father and home, and are accustomed to living on a farm. Both dogs are house-trained, kennel-trained, and leash-trained. They are spayed/neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations. The golden retriever, Sally, is eight years old, while the Aussie, Blue, is between two and three years old. I am committed to finding them a suitable home together, as they are extremely sweet and loving. Please contact Terri at 217-285-4811.

01/08/2025

Seeking a loyal companion? They excel at maintaining confidentiality, offering emotional support during difficult times, and fostering an energetic atmosphere! Pike County Animal Shelter currently has five exceptional companions awaiting adoption. Ideally situated at a perfect age for training, these lovable animals are sure to captivate. To schedule an appointment, please contact Terri at 217-285-4811. A reputable veterinary referral is required. Two males and three females remain available.

01/06/2025

Pike County Animal Shelter will be closed tomorrow, Monday January 6th, due to adverse weather conditions. Please be safe!

01/05/2025

I’m missing and my owner really misses me. If you see me or know where I am, please message Pike County IL Animal Shelter?

01/02/2025

This beautiful girl was located on Orchard St. She is a kind and well-cared-for individual. Please contact us if you know her or her rightful owner. She is currently being cared for at our shelter. 217-285-4811

01/01/2025

Pike County Animal Shelter will be closed tomorrow in observance of New Year’s Day. We wish you and your families a happy and safe New Year. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for all of us in 2025. We will reopen to normal hours on Thursday, January 2nd. Thank you all and God bless.

12/31/2024

This sweet girl made her way to someone’s house near Kinderhook. She is one of the sweetest and is kennel/house trained. Please let me know if you know where she belongs. You can message us here or call 217-285-4811 or 217-285-3425

12/31/2024

Please be patient and give them a chance!! Every great accomplishment takes time to unfold! They are ALL incredibly worth it!!!🐾❤️

12/29/2024

UPDATE: OWNERS FOUNF AND HE IS FIXING TO GO HOME!! Thank you!!

This handsome young boy has been spotted on Washington Street in Pittsfield. He is exceptionally cute and loving. It is clear that he misses his family. He is now at the shelter. Please contact Terri at 217-285-3425.

12/24/2024

The Pike County Animal Shelter will be closing at 12pm today to provide our employees with the opportunity to spend time with their families during the holiday. We will be closed on Christmas Day and will reopen on Thursday, December 26th. We wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas!!!

12/21/2024

Chevy is currently looking for a forever home. Chevy is roughly five years old. He has been neutered and microchipped. He has cropped ears. He possesses a friendly temperament. He gets along well with small animals. Conversely, he does not interact well with larger animals. He grew up in a household with kids. He necessitates a home with sufficient space to run around. He still thinks he's a puppy and has a lot of energy. He is house-trained and obedient. Contact Terri at 217-285-4811

12/18/2024

Today I spread 45 bags of ashes in the memorial garden. It’s probably one of the last nice days I can until March or April thaw so I took advantage of it and spread my beloved friends in the sunshine while playing their songs.

This is just in 3 months. This doesn’t include the ones we keep in the oldies space, or the last huge lot we did at the end of summer. This is what this work is. It’s not just cute old and grey faces and cuddling. And yes, for me, it has become fulfilling and rewarding in many ways but it’s also exhausting and extremely difficult in others.

Each of these bags represent a dog who was a puppy once. Who had a home once. Who at some point got sick, old, vulnerable and ended up displaced because it was too much or too difficult or plans weren’t made ahead of time or it cost too much. Thank God they ended up here, many don’t, and their final days were filled with as much love and care as we could give them, but this is the reality of a system that is overflowing. Not enough education on end of life or seniorhood, not enough emphasis on planning for this period.

Their deaths are treasured as much as their lives, and their aftercare is no different. They will go on to help the wildflowers in the memory garden grow, and when the wind blows parts of them will join it and dance together. They are home forever now.

12/18/2024

Good evening Pike County friends. We are seeking three AM/FM radios, which may include CD players, for use in our shelter. Our goal is to provide calming music for our furry residents during the night, promoting relaxation and a restful sleep. If you have a radio capable of playing music that you would like to donate, we would greatly appreciate it. Donations can be dropped off at the shelter Monday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. As always, we appreciate your support.🐾

12/17/2024