Senior & Special Needs Cats of Sangamon County

Senior & Special Needs Cats of Sangamon County Senior & special needs cats available for adoption & rescue at SCAC&AC in Springfield, IL

11/30/2025

There’s something incredibly special about welcoming a senior cat into your home. These gentle souls often come to us because their person passed away or could no longer care for them.

Please consider adopting one of our own silver-whiskered sweethearts.
A senior cat’s love is truly unforgettable. 🐱✨

11/29/2025
Here is a detailed article on caring for outdoor cats during winter. If you have experience in this area and would care ...
11/29/2025

Here is a detailed article on caring for outdoor cats during winter. If you have experience in this area and would care to share any tips, please feel free to comment. Thank you.

Shelter, food and water are especially important to stray and feral cats in cold weather

Just a reminder when you are adopting a pet, to take time to meet the scared ones, the shy ones, the ones that don't sti...
11/24/2025

Just a reminder when you are adopting a pet, to take time to meet the scared ones, the shy ones, the ones that don't stick out to you, the ones with the boring colors or missing limbs, THE OLDER ONES, the frail ones. They have not given up. They just need YOU. And maybe you just need them too. 😽

11/23/2025

November is Senior Pet Month.

Did you know?
Senior cats often wait the longest in shelters for their forever homes, yet they have just as much love to give. 🏡💞

This Senior Pet Month, consider adopting, fostering, or simply spreading the word about the beauty of senior cats. Every action makes a difference.

EveryCat Health Foundation funds the studies that help ensure every cat, from kitten to senior, gets the care they deserve.

11/23/2025

SENIOR ADOPTION! Critter is a breathtakingly beautiful long-haired white & black senior. She arrived on October 31 and is estimated to be 8 years old. Critter wasn't sure why she was in a shelter cage, so we are so thankful that she didn't have to be in one very long! Thank you for adopting a senior from SCAC. Please send us updates. 😽

❤️❤️ ADOPTED ❤️❤️Critter is a breathtakingly beautiful long-haired white & black senior. She arrived on October 31 and i...
11/16/2025

❤️❤️ ADOPTED ❤️❤️

Critter is a breathtakingly beautiful long-haired white & black senior. She arrived on October 31 and is estimated to be 8 years old. Her long locks will require regular brushing to keep Critter feeling and looking her best. Critter is not sure why she's in a shelter cage, so we are hoping she won't have to be here long. Critter is ready to go home with you - spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and negative for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). Her adoption fee is just $25!

We know all the kittens are adorable, but adopting a senior cat can be the better choice for many homes. Older cats are generally more relaxed and enjoy napping, making them ideal for quiet households. They require less constant supervision and are often content with their own company for longer periods, which suits a busy lifestyle well. Senior cats are well past the teething and chewing phase and are less likely to scratch furniture, as they are usually trained to use scratching posts. They are often more tolerant of children and other pets, making for a smoother integration into your home. And don't forget, you will be giving a second chance to a kitty that will be overlooked by most potential adopters in favor of younger cats and kittens!

Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center
📍 2100 Shale Street, Springfield, IL
☎️ (217) 535-3065
✉️ [email protected]
⏰ Mon-Fri 10:30 am to 4:15 pm | Sat 9 am to 1 pm

Find the adoption and volunteer applications and more information about Meow Mobile, our mission, and how you can help: www.meowmobile.org

Update: Stuffing recently went to a Foster to Adopt home, but we are confident it will become her forever home! We are s...
11/16/2025

Update: Stuffing recently went to a Foster to Adopt home, but we are confident it will become her forever home! We are saying ❤️❤️ ADOPTED ❤️❤️

Stuffing is a full-figured senior calico beauty seeking her true forever home. She arrived as a stray on October 20, was not microchipped, and has gone unclaimed. Stuffing is estimated to be 10 years old and would benefit from being on a low-calorie diet and getting some play time in every day. She is okay with other cats but would be fine as a single feline too. Her lovely fur is irresistibly soft, and she can't wait to snuggle in with you on the couch.

We know all the kittens are adorable, but adopting a senior cat can be the better choice for many homes. Older cats are generally more relaxed and enjoy napping, making them ideal for quiet households. They require less constant supervision and are often content with their own company for longer periods, which suits a busy lifestyle well. Senior cats are well past the teething and chewing phase and are less likely to scratch furniture, as they are usually trained to use scratching posts. They are often more tolerant of children and other pets, making for a smoother integration into your home. And don't forget, you will be giving a second chance to a kitty that will be overlooked by most potential adopters in favor of younger cats and kittens!

Sweet Stuffing is ready to go home with you - spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and negative for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). Her adoption fee is just $25!

Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center
📍 2100 Shale Street, Springfield, IL
☎️ (217) 535-3065
✉️ [email protected]
⏰ Mon-Fri 10:30 am to 4:15 pm | Sat 9 am to 1 pm

Find the adoption and volunteer applications and more information about Meow Mobile, our mission, and how you can help: www.meowmobile.org

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11/15/2025

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11/14/2025

🍁🐾 $25 Thanksgiving Adoption Discount ! 🐾🍁

For just 25 DOLLARS, you can adopt:
• A professional food sampler
• A certified nap expert
• A live-in therapist
• A furry family member who won’t ask awkward holiday questions
This deal is hotter than the oven at 5 a.m.! This price is for Dogs and cats.

Special price will be in place until end of November.

Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center
2100 Shale St., Springfield IL 62703
217-535-3065

Hours:Monday thru Friday 10:30am- 4:15pm and Saturday 9am-1pm.

🦺🆘🦺🆘🦺 EMERGENCY 🦺🆘🦺🆘🦺These types of posts are not made unless the circumstances are dire. We need your help to save live...
11/13/2025

🦺🆘🦺🆘🦺 EMERGENCY 🦺🆘🦺🆘🦺
These types of posts are not made unless the circumstances are dire. We need your help to save lives. PLEASE ADOPT OR FOSTER. If you are a rescue, please pull. If you can do nothing else, PLEASE SHARE THIS POST.
🦺🆘🦺🆘🦺 EMERGENCY 🦺🆘🦺🆘🦺

11/10/2025

Let’s see all the supurr seniors out there! 😍

Address

2100 Shale Street
Springfield, IL
62703

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 4:15pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 4:15pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4:15pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4:15pm
Friday 10:30am - 4:15pm
Saturday 10:30am - 3:15pm

Telephone

+12175353065

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