Effingham County Animal Shelter & Control

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Effingham County Animal Shelter & Control We are a no kill animal control facility and shelter. Check out our page for our adoptable animals.

ADOPTION PRICES: ALL PRICES INCLUDE MICROCHIP, RABIES, and SPAY/NEUTER

Dogs-$130

Cats- $65

WE ARE OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY WITH AN APPROVED APPLICATION

🐾💙 MEET BRIGGS!💙🐾Stop scrolling and give this little sweetheart some love! 🥹🐱Meet Briggs, an adorable 8-week-old kitten ...
10/14/2026

🐾💙 MEET BRIGGS!💙🐾

Stop scrolling and give this little sweetheart some love! 🥹🐱

Meet Briggs, an adorable 8-week-old kitten with a heart full of love and cuddles to share! 💕

🐾 Loves other cats!
🥰 Super cuddly and sweet!
💙 Ready to steal your heart!

Briggs is still just a baby, and he’s ready to find a family who will shower him with all the love, snuggles, and happiness he deserves. Could you be the one to give this precious boy his happily ever after? 🏡🐾

📣 Help us find Briggs his forever home! Share his post, spread the word, and let's get this little guy adopted!

📍 Effingham County Animal Control
📞 217-347-5695
📋 Fill out an adoption application through our page to get started!

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🐾💕 MEET JESSIE! A LITTLE LADY WITH LOTS OF LOVE TO GIVE! 💕At 11 years young, Jessie is an adorable little sweetheart who...
10/13/2026

🐾💕 MEET JESSIE! A LITTLE LADY WITH LOTS OF LOVE TO GIVE! 💕

At 11 years young, Jessie is an adorable little sweetheart who proves that age is just a number! 🥰

This precious girl is looking for a loving home where she can enjoy her golden years being spoiled, snuggled, and adored!

🐾 A little about Jessie:

❤️ 11 years young

🐶 Does well with dogs of all sizes, both big and small!

👧 Good with children, including little ones!

🏡 Uses potty pads at home while her family is at work.

💕 Absolutely adorable, and just look at that sweet little face!

Jessie has so much love left to give, and we’d love nothing more than to see this little lady find a wonderful home to call her own.

📌 PLEASE NOTE: Jessie is not currently at the shelter. If you’re interested in giving this sweet senior a home, please complete the adoption application pinned at the top of our page. The team will coordinate the next steps.

(All pets in the home must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations.)

🐾 Let’s find Jessie her happily ever after! Please share and help this sweet girl find her people! 💗

🐻❤️ BEAR IS LOOKING FOR HIS FOREVER HOME! ❤️🐻Isn’t he handsome?! 😍 Meet Bear, an almost 2-year-old sweetheart with a who...
10/13/2026

🐻❤️ BEAR IS LOOKING FOR HIS FOREVER HOME! ❤️🐻

Isn’t he handsome?! 😍 Meet Bear, an almost 2-year-old sweetheart with a whole lot of love to give!

Bear is the kind of guy who LOVES attention! Pets, cuddles, being told how handsome he is… he’s here for ALL of it! 🥰

🐾 A little about Bear:

❤️ Almost 2 years old

❤️ Neutered and up to date on vaccinations

❤️ Crate trained, but does just fine without one!

❤️ Loves spending time outdoors, especially when the temperatures cool down!

❤️ Would love a home with plenty of room to run, play, and enjoy life!

Bear is ready for his next chapter, and we’re hoping it includes a family who will shower him with all the love and attention his big heart desires. 🏡❤️

Could you be the one to give this handsome boy his happily ever after?

📌 Please fill out the adoption application pinned at the top of our page.

(All pets in the home must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations.)

🐾 Can’t adopt? A SHARE might be just what helps Bear find his people! ❤️

🐾💚 LET’S MAKE SOME RUCKUS!!! 💚🐾And by Ruckus, we mean this ridiculously handsome boy who is ready to turn your quiet, pe...
10/13/2026

🐾💚 LET’S MAKE SOME RUCKUS!!! 💚🐾

And by Ruckus, we mean this ridiculously handsome boy who is ready to turn your quiet, peaceful home into a full-blown puppy playground! 😂🐶

💚 Meet RUCKUS! 💚

At just 5–6 months old, Ruckus is a big bundle of puppy energy, goofy antics, and pure sweetness! We suspect he’s a Great Dane/Lab mix, but whatever his DNA says, we KNOW he’s 100% adorable!

🐾 Here’s the scoop on Ruckus:
💚 Typical rambunctious, fun-loving puppy!
💚 Does well with just about everything and everyone!
💚 Keeps his indoor kennel clean! 👏
💚 LOVES to play in water! 💦

Seriously, if there’s water nearby, Ruckus is probably figuring out how to get IN it! 😂💦

He’s at that wonderful age where everything is an adventure, everything is a toy, and life is just one big party!

Ruckus is looking for a family ready to embrace the puppy chaos, teach him the ropes, and give him a lifetime of love. ❤️

Because let’s face it, a little Ruckus might be exactly what your life is missing! 🐾💚

📌 Interested in adopting Ruckus? Please fill out the adoption application pinned at the top of our page.

(All pets in the home must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations.)

🐾 Share this handsome boy! His forever family might be one share away! 💚

🚨 816 DAYS AND MEESHA IS READY TO GET THE HECK OUT OF HERE. 🚨And judging by this photo… she’s already headed for the exi...
10/12/2026

🚨 816 DAYS AND MEESHA IS READY TO GET THE HECK OUT OF HERE. 🚨

And judging by this photo… she’s already headed for the exit. 😂🍑

Meesha has officially spent 816 DAYS in the shelter, and frankly, she has had enough of our nonsense.

She would like to trade:
❌ Kennel life
❌ Shelter noises
❌ Watching everyone else go home

For:
🏡 Her own family
🚗 Car rides
🌳 Yard time and zoomies
🛋️ Couch snuggles
🧸 A respectable collection of toys she does NOT have to share

Meesha is about 3 years old and is funny, affectionate, playful, goofy, and an excellent car-riding companion. She bonds hard with her people and has SO much love waiting for the person who finally chooses her.

🐾 A few things about our girl:
• Kids Teens+ are best
• A fenced yard would be a dream
• She needs to be the only pet in the home
• No cats
• She takes one easy daily allergy pill

816 days is FAR too long.

PLEASE SHARE MEESHA. ❤️

Share her butt. Share her cute pictures. Share this post everywhere. We do not care which photo gets their attention as long as it gets someone to STOP, READ, and fall in love with her. 😂

Let’s get this girl seen by the person she’s been waiting 816 days for.

It’s time for the Great Meesha Jailbreak. 🔓🐾

📌 Please fill out the adoption application pinned at the top of our page.
(All pets in the home must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations.)

🌙🐾 LATE NIGHT WITH LOTTIE 🐾🌙💕 A Little Wisdom from a Big Fluffy Girl 💕Hey, friends! It’s me, Lottie! 🐾❤️Tonight, I want ...
10/12/2026

🌙🐾 LATE NIGHT WITH LOTTIE 🐾🌙
💕 A Little Wisdom from a Big Fluffy Girl 💕

Hey, friends! It’s me, Lottie! 🐾❤️

Tonight, I want to talk about something pretty special. FOSTERING!

You see, not every dog who comes through the shelter doors knows what it’s like to be loved. Some have never slept on a soft bed, played with a toy, or even known what it feels like to be safe.

And that’s where some pretty amazing humans come in. ❤️

Foster families give these dogs something that no kennel ever could. A little taste of home. A chance to relax, learn, heal, and figure out how to just be a dog again.

Now, I’ve heard humans say, “I could never foster. I’d get too attached!”

Well, here’s a little Lottie wisdom for you…

Getting attached isn’t the problem. It’s proof that you gave them exactly what they needed. 💕

And yes, saying goodbye can hurt. But you know what hurts more? Knowing there are dogs waiting for help and nowhere for them to go.

Every time a foster opens their home, they’re not just helping THAT dog. They’re making room for another dog at the shelter. That’s TWO lives being changed! 🐶🐶

You don’t have to have all the answers. You don’t have to be a professional dog trainer. You just need a little patience, a little love, and a willingness to make a difference.

And here’s the thing, friends…

You may only be a small chapter in their story, but you could be the chapter that changes their entire life. ❤️

So tonight, I’m asking you to think about opening your home to a foster dog. The need is real, the shelter is overwhelmed, and sometimes the difference between heartbreak and a happy ending is simply someone saying, “Come on in.”

Until next time, remember…

You can’t save them all, but you can mean EVERYTHING to the one you save. 🐾💕

Sweet dreams, friends!

💋 Love, Lottie 🐾❤️

🏍️🐾 HOGS, DOGS & A WHOLE LOT OF FUN! 🐾🏍️ECAC had a PAWsome day at Koda's Gift of Pawsitivity’s Hogs and Dogs Day at Lega...
10/11/2026

🏍️🐾 HOGS, DOGS & A WHOLE LOT OF FUN! 🐾🏍️

ECAC had a PAWsome day at Koda's Gift of Pawsitivity’s Hogs and Dogs Day at Legacy Harley-DavidsonLegacy! 🧡🐶

Junior, Fozzy, Georgia, and Taylor Swift were out strutting their stuff, soaking up the attention, and collecting admirers everywhere they went! 🥰 They even enjoyed their car rides to and from the event! 🚗🐾

A HUGE thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, give some pets, and show our shelter pups a little love! ❤️

It was a wonderful day filled with wagging tails, happy faces, and lots of love for our four-legged friends!

If you couldn’t make it out this year, we hope to see you next year! 🏍️🐕💕

From all of us at ECAC, THANK YOU for making today so special! 🐾❤️

💥💥💥OSCAR HAS BEEN ADOPTED AND WILL NOW BE ANSWERING TO THE NAME BEAR!💥💥💥🐾✂️ LOOKING SHARP, OSCAR!! ✂️🐾Oscar is PENDING A...
10/10/2026

💥💥💥OSCAR HAS BEEN ADOPTED AND WILL NOW BE ANSWERING TO THE NAME BEAR!💥💥💥

🐾✂️ LOOKING SHARP, OSCAR!! ✂️🐾

Oscar is PENDING ADOPTION 🎉, but we couldn’t let this handsome little guy head off to his meet and greet tomorrow without giving a HUGE shoutout to Sarah at Flying Fur! ❤️

Just LOOK at him!! 😍 From scruffy to spiffy, Oscar is officially ready to charm the socks off his potential new family!

We also want to take a moment to recognize ALL the amazing groomers who generously donate their time, talent, and love to our shelter babies. 🐶💕

Whether it’s getting a dog cleaned up for a meet and greet or helping one who’s been overlooked look and feel their very best, you are making a bigger difference than you may ever realize.

It’s not just about looking good. It’s about feeling better, getting a fresh start, and sometimes helping a dog catch the eye of the person who will change their life forever. ❤️

Sarah, THANK YOU!! And to every groomer who has stepped up for our animals, we appreciate you more than words can say! 🐾

Now everybody cross those fingers and paws for Oscar’s big day tomorrow!! 🤞🐾❤️

🎤💕 ARE YOU READY FOR IT?! MEET TAYLOR SWIFT! 💕🎤She’s got the looks. She’s got the personality. She’s got the wardrobe. A...
10/09/2026

🎤💕 ARE YOU READY FOR IT?! MEET TAYLOR SWIFT! 💕🎤

She’s got the looks. She’s got the personality. She’s got the wardrobe. And she’s officially ready for her HOME SWEET HOME ERA! 🏡✨

Meet Taylor Swift, our adorable little superstar! At approximately 1 year old and just 19 pounds, this pint-sized princess is looking for someone to write the next chapter of her love story! 🐾💗

Now, every superstar has a few quirks, and our Taylor is no exception. But we think she’s pretty darn perfect anyway!

🎶 The Taylor Swift Tour Requirements:

🐾 Dogs? YES, PLEASE! Taylor would actually do best with a canine bestie. Every girl needs a squad!

🐱 Cats? She’s a fan!

👧 Kids? Loves them!

🏡 House training? Still a work in progress. She’s working toward her Clean House Era! 😂

💕 Separation anxiety? A little. Taylor gets attached to her people and doesn’t particularly enjoy watching them leave. Having another dog around could help her feel more secure.

Taylor isn’t looking for a perfect home. She’s looking for a patient, loving one where she can learn, grow, snuggle, and finally be someone’s favorite girl.

And unlike the other Taylor Swift, you won’t need to fight Ticketmaster to get her! 😂🎟️

💖 Are you ready to make Taylor’s wildest dreams come true?

📣 PLEASE SHARE! Her forever family might be just one Swiftie away!

📌 Please fill out the adoption application pinned at the top of our page.
(All pets in the home must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations.)

⚠️ Please note: The shelter is very busy and overwhelmed right now, and staff may not be able to answer every call. The best way to meet Taylor is to fill out an adoption application. Once approved, the team will reach out to schedule a meet-and-greet!

🐾 Let’s get this girl out of her Shelter Era and into her Forever Era! 💕🎤

Address

701 E Eiche Avenue
Effingham, IL
62401

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+12173475695

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