Pet Radio Fence

10/21/2025

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, we’ve started to receive calls and messages about the items we most need at the shelter. Our request list remains pretty consistent throughout the year, as canned and dry kitten food is ALWAYS much needed and appreciated. As of late, we’ve also been going through our dry dog food and treats much faster too. Cleaning supplies like bleach, Odoban, Pine Sol, and Fabuloso are used daily and our loads of laundry often seem to be never ending. We’re nearing the last of our dryer sheets and Febreeze dual plug in refills.
Please know that no donation is ever too small and we truly appreciate each and every one of them. Our community support is second to none and we…and the animals we help…are grateful.🐾❤️
Our Amazon wish list link is now attached below and our address is: 4700 Cartter Road Kell, IL. 62853.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/RMEKY62BDTIM/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

10/13/2025

08/19/2025

**Courtesy Post**
Marion/Jefferson County friends, this 8 year old intact male has been missing from the 23000 block of Jefferson Street in Dix. He is vision impaired and slipped his collar…he also is unfortunately not microchipped. There is a chance he was FOUND and picked up by 2 women in a red truck somewhere on 161, but the owner has not heard anything from the possible finders.
Please reach out to Marion County Animal Control at 730-227-1759 with any helpful information.🐾

07/16/2025

06/25/2025

If any surface is too hot for your bare feet then it’s too hot for their paws.🐾🦶🐾🦶🐾

Please provide your outdoor pets plenty of shade, full bowls of fresh clean water, and preferably a raised cot or perch to rest and nap on. Check on their well being throughout the day and keep them healthy and hydrated.🐾

06/04/2025

Purses for Our Pooches is Back! 🐾

We’re once again collecting new and gently used purses for our Purses for Our Pooches fundraiser benefiting the Salem Animal Shelter! 💼🐶

Please drop off your purse donations at The Rusty Nail — your kindness makes a big difference! Every single purse donated will be sold at the Salem AppleFest, and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to helping the animals at the shelter.

It’s a simple way to clean out your closet and support a great cause.
We (and the animals) are so grateful for your continued support! ❤️

📍 Drop off anytime during store hours at The Rusty Nail
Now through AppleFest weekend!

Let’s make this the biggest donation year yet!