Central Illinois Tail Trackers

07/07/2026

Junebug ran off yesterday around 1030 am after slipping through her garage door. There were no sightings until this morning, when she was spotted at a nearby bean field by a kind farmer who posted her to the local Deer Creek page.

After we learned of the sighting, we headed out there to set traps and get out of there so she could come out of hiding.

She showed up to trap #1 20 minutes after leaving the area, but someone was around so she didn’t get a chance to check out the yummy bait.

A few hours later she showed up at trap #2! Fortunately, no one was around so she checked it all out and easily went in.

Junebug is now safe at home after her short lived adventure!

07/04/2026

07/04/2026

Three days ago, we received reports of a scared brown dog (possibly a pitbull mix) spotted hanging around the area of Highway 24 and South Glasford Rd.

Thanks to everyone keeping an eye out, we were able to locate him yesterday morning on Wheeler Rd. Knowing he was frightened and on the move, we quickly deployed a trap in his direct line of travel. Shortly after, our patience paid off, and he was safely captured without any further stress!

🔍 Important Info:

Description: Male (unaltered), brown, approximately 2–3 years old.

Microchip: None found.

Current Status: He is currently safe, warm, and being cared for by the wonderful team at Woodford County Animal Control.

👥 Can You Help Us Find His Family?

If you recognize this handsome boy, know who his owners are, or are the owner yourself, please reach out directly to:

📞 Woodford County Animal Control
📱 Phone: 309-467-2375
📍 Please share this post to help him find his way back home!

06/27/2026

We caught this sweet girl between East Peoria and Groveland off of Springfield Road. She’s been out there for at least 3 days.
There is no known owner so she’s currently at Tazewell County Animal Control Illinois. If you know this sweet girl then please contact TCAC!

06/23/2026

Late yesterday afternoon, we received a report of a stray, husky-type dog hanging out in a cornfield off Bennett Road and Watson Road, right between Pekin and Tremont. We immediately headed out to scout the area, but the vast fields made it impossible to spot her initially.

Knowing we needed to anchor her to the location, we quickly set up a dedicated feeding station with fresh food and water and left the area to give her space.

Our strategy paid off faster than we could have hoped! Within just one hour of setting the feeding station, the sweet girl appeared on camera, completely clearing out all the food and drinking every drop of water.

Realizing she was highly motivated by food, we immediately headed back out to the site to deploy a live trap. Once again, timing was on our side. Within two hours of setting the trap, she stepped inside, and the door safely secured behind her.

This beautiful girl is now safe, warm, and resting comfortably with Tazewell County Animal Control Illinois, who will be handling her stray hold. If you are or know who the owners are, then please contact TCAC!

06/19/2026

Gonzo was lost in Peoria and suffered from some sort of attack. The Owner is looking for help for the vet bills

My name is Beck, and for the last five years I've been blessed to own my beloved bo… Erin Bottino needs your support for Support Gonzo's ICU Care and Recovery

06/14/2026

*Looking for Owners” Pinky, (what we are calling him) was smart enough to trust one of our members to get him secured, after he was roaming a neighborhood for several hours. We got him in the very early hours of June 7th at W Moss Ave and N Garfield Ave in Peoria. He’s an intact male, 3-5 year old, no chip. He’s very sweet! His stray hold ends June 17th and if he goes unclaimed we will get him into rescue. Proof of ownership is required

06/10/2026

Some dogs come with scars you can’t always see.

Moxie is proof that fear can coexist with strength.

Rescued, and miraculously—on the very day of transport—she had a puppy. She saved that baby by keeping her pregnancy a secret.

She didn’t know who would be kind. She just knew she had to be brave.

Now her story is about learning what trust feels like—and finding the safety she was always meant to have. ❤️

Moxie was able to start trusting as she raised her baby in a foster home, which happened to just coincidentally be with a member of CITT. She didn’t understand the soft beds or the gentle touches at first… but she loved them anyway.

After raising her baby, she was adopted—and then she ran away after almost a month. If you remember her story from January, she was missing for a week, and thankfully CITT was able to trap her and bring her back.

She was returned a few months later, but she didn’t stay without love for long. A very patient, loving family scooped her up—and just a few weeks later, with an accidental door being open, she saw her chance and darted again.

But this time, her people were determined. Her parents (and their friends) were bound and determined to bring her back to safety, already building a strong bond and wanting their baby home. They reached out to CITT—and we knew what we were in for. Trapping a dog once is one thing… trapping the same dog again is another.

Thankfully, with the dedication and support we had after two weeks, Moxie was back home again.

And now—the best part…
something changed. Something is different.

All of a sudden, she’s doing dog things. She’s doing dog things—being happy, following others, and barking. We know her family has finally broken through her wall, and she realizes this is the life she deserves.

Her family is now a family.

We were proud to be part of her journey to safety and the realization that she is HOME. Over the last month she has made tremendous progress thanks to the dedication and love of her family.

PS - that chicken nugget picture, really 😝❤️

05/28/2026

Welcome Home, Abby! 🐾❤️
It takes a village, an incredible drone team, and a whole lot of patience to bring a lost dog home. After days of tension, sleepless nights, and close calls, we are overjoyed to share that Abby is finally safe and sound.
Here is the story of her incredible journey back to home:

Abby’s adventure started on a stressful note when she slipped her collar right after arriving at her home near N. University and N. Miramar Dr. in Peoria. We were called in to help about 2–3 days later.

The first major lead came when she was spotted entering a field at W. Altorfer Dr. and N. Allen Rd. We immediately called in the experts at Shadow Hound Drone Services. They deployed to search the field, but unfortunately, Abby had already moved on.

Several quiet days passed with agonizingly no word on her whereabouts. Then, a breakthrough: she was spotted off Rte 29 and NE Skyline Dr.
We eventually tracked her to a solar farm across from that location. Just as we caught sight of her, she vanished into the surrounding tall grass. Once again, the Shadow Hounds crew stepped up, rushed to the scene, and successfully located her hiding under a bush!

Unfortunately, initial rescue efforts failed. Knowing how close we were to the heavy traffic on Route 29, we didn't want to risk spooking her onto the highway. We shifted our strategy entirely to trapping. Over the next few days, we set traps in various areas, but Abby proved to be incredibly elusive—a situation made much harder because well-meaning people kept chasing her.

⚠️ A quick reminder for future searches: Chasing a lost dog almost always drives them further away and puts them in danger. Please always report sightings instead of pursuing!

May 26th, a sighting on Wayne Rd. brought Shadow Hounds out yet again. In a stroke of luck, the drone team actually spotted Abby from their vehicle while driving to their launch location!

They quickly got their drone airborne and monitored her as she ran under a gate onto a Caterpillar building property and hid underneath some trailers. We set a trap on one side of the gate, but Abby managed to bypass it.

Yesterday (May 27th), the drama continued. Abby was spotted in a field next to the Caterpillar building, once again being chased. When we arrived on the scene, we watched her slip right back underneath that familiar gate.

This time, we outsmarted her. We set a trap on the other side of the gate, stepped back, and waited. Shortly after... SUCCESS! The trap secured her safely.

Abby is finally back where she belongs: safe at home. Tomorrow, she is headed to the vet for a full check-up to ensure her health is good and her incisions are perfectly intact.

Huge, heartfelt thanks to Shadow Hounds Drone Services for their relentless dedication, and to everyone in the community who kept their eyes peeled.

Welcome home, Abby! 🏠💖