Adoptions urgently needed as Effingham Co. Animal Shelter deals with crowded kennels

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Even after issuing several pleas for adoptions last week, the Effingham County Animal Shelter said they remain completely full as of Tuesday afternoon.

Shelter staff told WCIA that their facilities are still crowded with dogs, and “have never been this full for this long.” They have even squeezed in two more puppies as well as a medical case. No adoptions have been made, though two meet-and-greets are scheduled for Saturday.

Fosters are also being accepted. They need only fill out the adoption application for approval.

In their initial social media post announcing the lack of open kennels, the shelter said all their dogs have up-to-date vaccinations, are heartworm tested, microchipped, neutered, and spayed. They also have flea, tick, and heartworm preventions.

Each dog’s adoption fee is $130. For more information and to view available pets, click here .

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