‘Never stayed this full for this long’: Pet adoptions still needed at Effingham Co. Animal Shelter

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Staff members at the Effingham County Animal Shelter say it has now been more than two weeks since their shelter reached capacity — and they are still totally full.

The shelter took to social media to make the announcement more than a week ago. Even after making several pleas, their kennels remain crowded.

“We have never stayed this full for this long, with the intakes not slowing down,” shelter staff told WCIA.

Cups are always half-full at this Effingham café

While they urge pet adoption and have two dogs pending possible new homes, they said there are other ways to help if adoption is not an option. This includes volunteer dog-walking, spending time with the animals and taking photos of them, or even simply sharing their social media posts. Fostering is also encouraged, and can be done by filling out an adoption form.

Here are just a few pups that are still seeking homes:

Dogs with the Effingham County Animal Shelter have adoption fees of $130. They are each vaccinated, heartworm tested, microchipped, neutered, and spayed. They also have flea, tick, and heartworm preventions.

To view available pets, click here.

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