Shelby County Animal Control & Care Center

12/28/2024

🌧️ 🌧️ 🌧️ Rain rain go away! 🌧️ 🌧️ 🌧️

W***y says he wants to rain to stop so he can find his forever family!

W***y is up for adoption here at SCAC. His adoption post is coming soon!

He most definitely has the BOXER WIGGLE BUTT. 🕺

12/26/2024

⚠️ Found: ⚠️
Dog with red collar and broken chain.
Contact Village. Dog will be taken to Shelby County if it isn't claimed by owner.
618-428-5833

12/25/2024

We hope ever enjoys this holiday season!

Merry Christmas from our staff to your family!

🎅 🎄 🙏🏻

12/23/2024

🎄 It’s almost Christmas at the Center 🎄

Thank you to Pana High School Student Council for your donations; the animals will definitely have a fulfilling holiday season!

Only thing that would be better is if we could find Sarge a home! 🐶

12/23/2024

Holiday Office Hours 2024

Please call our Office if you have questions at 217-774-4923 or for emergency’s call the Shelby County Sheriffs Department at 217-774-3941.

Thank you!

Here are our Holiday hours!

12/20/2024

🎅 🎄

All Squeaks wants for Christmas is a family to call his own. Is that you?

Check out his adoption post in the comments.

12/19/2024

If you’ve rescue a pet from us within the last year they have been microchipped through AKC Unite!

They always have some great tips and some awesome success stories. Follow their page below!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AdRzsnBrE/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Beautiful and festive holly plants can be toxic to your pets if it is ingested. Keep your pets safe this holiday by keeping holly and any other holiday decorations and treats out of reach! https://www.akcreunite.org/petholidayhazards/

12/19/2024

Don’t forget about our holiday hours!

Here are our Holiday hours!

12/18/2024

Mr.Squeaks says I was taking too long getting him his canned food!

Squeaks is still available for adoption. He would do best in a low energy home with no dogs!

Check out his adoption post in the comments.

12/18/2024

Here are our Holiday hours!

12/17/2024

Our rescue run was very successful this week!

We were able to help place 6 puppies and 2 kittens into rescues!

Big shout out too Penny for arranging, caring for, and transporting!

12/17/2024

As the Holiday season is upon and you are sharing all the goodies you get, please be aware of what your pets can and cannot safely have!

There are many different holiday toxins from food, plants and even decor that pets like to get themselves in trouble with!

Not only do you have the possibility of making your pet sick, they might end up needing a vet trip. Which in return will cost money.

Here is a quick info graph related to what food is dangerous/poisonous to your pets. If you are unsure, error on the side of caution and do not share with your pets.

12/16/2024

12/16/25 - OWNERS RECLAIMED

12/16/25 - FOUND & at Animal Control

Found in Shelbyville.

Contact to claim 217-774-4932

12/16/2024

Well, Sarge boy is back with us. His previous adopter wanted us to make sure that everyone knew it wasn’t Sarges fault. The adopter thought he was ready to move on after his last Shepherd and it turned out it was just too soon.

The last month has been very chaotic for Sarge and that takes a toll on a dog. His adopters will need to have patience and give him the structure and time to decompress and realize that he has found his family.

A quick run down of Sarge:

✅95 # - he’s a big boy
✅ 3 years old
✅ Neutered
✅ Heartworm negative
✅Flea Prevention
✅Heartworm Prevention
✅ 1st Distemper vaccine
✅ Rabies Vaccine
✅Kennel Trained
✅House trained
👌🏻Dog tested and passed - spayed female submissive
🐱 No cats
🧒 Doesn’t mind kids - older kids best due to size.

Commands he knows
👂Sit
👂Stay
👂Kennel
👂Working on leash manners
👂LOVES to play fetch. High toy & treat drive.

Sarge has a very bright future ahead of him. He just needs the right owner. He will require someone with plenty of dog training knowledge, especially German Shepherd/working breed. He has the drive to be your best companion but he is still young and needs a lot of confident direction.

His adoption fee is $130.

If you are interested, please call SCAC or fill out an application at on the link below:

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SLBY/Dog

12/14/2024

Squeaks is slowly coming out of his shell and he absolutely loves to be spoiled with pets! Check out his adoption post in the comments!

12/13/2024

Being in a shelter environment can be stressful on the animals. Although we try our best to lessen that with good food, human interaction, and physical and mental enrichment; it still can cause the pet to have some built up energy.

When you bring your new family member home keep that in mind. It can take some time for them to settle down and adjust to their new routine and people in their lives.

There are many things that can be done help with the transition. Many training tips will help the process along; but time is the ultimate factor.

We like to think of 3-3-3 Rule;

3️⃣ Days

The first three days are incredibly overwhelming for your new dog. Everything in their life is changing all at once which can create feelings of anxiety and fear.

3️⃣ Weeks

After you have worked through the initial shock and excitement, it’s time to start the process of adjusting your dog to his/her new life.

3️⃣ Months

By this stage in the adjustment process, your dog has likely accepted the fact that they are officially ‘home’.

It might seem like a long and trying timeline; however, it’s worth it to give a pet a deserving home!

SCAC is always here to help with the adjustment period, if you adopt an animal from us and you have any questions or need some guidance don’t hesitate to reach out! We want the process to be as less stressful for both you and your new pet.

Here is a great article to read if you’re thinking of adopting!

https://shedhappens.net/3-3-3-rule-bringing-home-a-rescue-dog/

12/11/2024

Squeaks says he appreciates the scratching box but he would really just love his own family for Christmas.

This guy would love a very low energy home and he’ll be your best friend!

He’s big & he’s beautiful & a snuggler; what more could you ask for?

Check out his adoption profile 👇🏻 in the comments.

12/10/2024

It’s been a terrific Tuesday!

Our Sarge boy was adopted today, we couldn’t be more happy for him and his new owner!

Be the good boy we know you can be Sarge! 💙