Springfield Pets Who Need A Home: Callie, Saphire, Lance & More

Do you want to add a furry friend to your family and have a positive impact on the world at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter or organization! Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, shelters in Springfield and environs have dogs, cats and other kinds of pets ready and waiting to be adopted.

For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for your new companion is at Forever Home Feline Ranch, where Lance the cat is waiting patiently, or another local shelter. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We round up a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet Callie, a Domestic Short Hair up for adoption. Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to [email protected].

Name: Callie
Species: Cat
Location: Forever Home Feline Ranch, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Callie here!! I would love to get to know you and your family. I am friendly and sweet. I have…” Learn more

Name: Saphire
Species: Cat
Location: Forever Home Feline Ranch, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Siamese Domestic Short Hair Mix
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Name: Lance
Species: Cat
Location: Forever Home Feline Ranch, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “This adorable chunky cutie is just irresistible. He is another Forever Home Feline Ranch rescue that is about 4 months…” Learn more

Name: Belle
Species: Cat
Location: Forever Home Feline Ranch, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Siamese Domestic Short Hair Mix
Description: “Belle is a 1 year old sweetheart! She enjoys attention, sitting beside you watching tv, bugging you when you are…” Learn more

Name: Saturn
Species: Cat
Location: Forever Home Feline Ranch, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “This almost 12 pound beautiful big boy is a gentle giant. He loves to sit with his human friends and…” Learn more

Name: Ava
Species: Cat
Location: Forever Home Feline Ranch, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Friendly, playful, very sweet.” Learn more

Name: Curly
Species: Cat
Location: Forever Home Feline Ranch, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Moe
Species: Cat
Location: Forever Home Feline Ranch, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Larry
Species: Cat
Location: Forever Home Feline Ranch, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Bennett
Species: Dog
Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix
Description: “This young guy is full of energy, he knows sit and shake and loves to play fetch” Learn more

Name: Jethro
Species: Dog
Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Beagle Hound Mix
Description: “Jethro was an owner surrender, he is about 2 years old,. Jethro is a sweet, playful little guy who likes…” Learn more

Name: Maui
Species: Cat
Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Description: “Introducing Maui! This sweet and shy boy is a beautiful orange tabby, about a year old, who would love to…” Learn more

Name: Layla
Species: Cat
Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Domestic Long Hair Tabby Mix
Description: “Layla is a gorgeous orange and white tabby, about a year old. Her long, silky fur is irresistibly touchable. Layla…” Learn more

Name: Nala
Species: Cat
Location: Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Description: “Nala is a beautiful gray tabby kitten, about 7 months old, who came in to the shelter as a stray….” Learn more

Name: Panther
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Panther is a 3-year-old black cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or fill…” Learn more

Name: Christopher
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
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Name: Song
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Grey Boy
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Susie
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Susie is a sweet 8-year-old brown tabby and white cat. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL…” Learn more

Name: Ziggy
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Little Man
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Obsidian
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Extra Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair
Description: “Obsidian is a big 8-year-old sweetheart. And we do mean big — he weighs in at 20 pounds! Obsidian came…” Learn more

Name: Athena
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Pr
otective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Beagle Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Athena is a 2-year-old, 24-pound Beagle mix. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or…” Learn more

Name: Peddycourt
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Peddycourt is a 10-year-old black cat. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or fill…” Learn more

Name: Tyson
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Tyson is a 1-year-old, 44-pound black and white pit bull mix. If you are interested in adopting him, call the…” Learn more

Name: Amelia
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Amelia is a 1-year-old, 41-pound cattle dog mix. If you are interested in adopting her, call the APL at 217-544-7387…” Learn more

Name: Axel
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
Description: “Axel is a 4-year-old, 53-pound pit bull mix. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387…” Learn more

Name: Ducky
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Ducky is a 5-year-old brown tabby cat. If you are interested in adopting him, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or…” Learn more

Name: Bailee
Species: Dog
Location: Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue, Williamsville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Extra Large, Female, Saint Bernard
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Bailee is 8-9 years old. She is spayed and just looking for her forever home. She would prefer a quiet…” Learn more

Name: Frank
Species: Dog
Location: Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue, Williamsville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Saint Bernard
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Frank was turned over from the Amish. He was formerly a breeder dog. He is learning the ropes of being…” Learn more

Name: Elsa
Species: Dog
Location: Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue, Williamsville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Female, Saint Bernard
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “This sweet girl named Elsa will be two years old at the end of this month. She is house trained,…” Learn more

Name: Annabelle
Species: Dog
Location: Menard County Animal Control, 19376 Sunny Acres rd, Petersburg, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Annabelle came to MCAC after reacting to her instinct and when not being supervised outside she caught and played with…” Learn more

Name: Shadow
Species: Cat
Location: Menard County Animal Control, 19376 Sunny Acres rd, Petersburg, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Sweet Shadow is a young playful cat that would love a forever home. After living his whole life outdoors but…” Learn more

Name: Otto
Species: Cat
Location:
Menard County Animal Control, 19376 Sunny Acres rd, Petersburg, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Applehead Siamese
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: “Otto was loved on a farm by an elderly woman who just wants him to find a safe and forever…” Learn more

Name: Bonded Pair Doser and Sissy
Species: Dog
Location: Menard County Animal Control, 19376 Sunny Acres rd, Petersburg, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Sissy and Doser are a BONDED pair of 3.5 year old chihuahuas looking for a calm and quiet forever home….” Learn more

Name: Boston
Species: Dog
Location: Menard County Animal Control, 19376 Sunny Acres rd, Petersburg, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Boxer Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Boston is such a handsome guy! After being found and being nothing by but a bag of bones this guy…” Learn more

Name: Willow
Species: Cat
Location: Menard County Animal Control, 19376 Sunny Acres rd, Petersburg, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Willow was found as a stray. Willow is estimated at 2 years old and will be spayed, vaccinated and microchipped…” Learn more

Name: Italy
Species: Dog
Location: Menard County Animal Control, 19376 Sunny Acres rd, Petersburg, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Italy is such a beauty! Found in a wooded area tied to a tree and left to fend for herself….” Learn more

Name: Doc
Species: Dog
Location: Menard County Animal Control, 19376 Sunny Acres rd, Petersburg, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Sweet Doc! 8 years old and has had a rough history of neglect on many levels. Doc will be neutered,…” Learn more