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My basic info
Breed
American Staffordshire Terrier
Color
Brindle - with White
Age
2 years 7 months old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
Microchipped
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
"My name is Luke and I came here on 8/17 after being abandoned. Although it was sad, I think it was for the best, because I am a very smart dog and need to be in a home that can give me the exercise, time and attention I long for. I'm a beautiful brindle boy who is a great dog. I'm not a digger or one that destroys stuff. I'm not a barky or mouthy dog. In fact, I'm pretty chill in my pen. Even though my owners left me, I came here already knowing how to sit on command! I really want to please and love training! The volunteer trainer here says I'm a good dog and learning so much! I know how to sit, walk on a leash and am very treat motivated! I'll do best in a home who will be consistent and remind me about the proper way to get attention. I'm a young, energetic boy who needs calm, consistent, structured guidance. I had a sleep-over with one family and I did great with their small kids. I was fine sleeping in a crate there, and also did good with their pig, chickens, and dog (I like to play with other rough-and tumble dogs.) I LOVE to be rubbed under my chin, on my chest and around my ears. I hope for a family who will take me on walks, have a fenced yard or like to go on long walks. All I want is love and a chance. I have a heart of gold. I really do."
BONUS: The dog trainer will give FREE training lessons to Luke's lucky adopter. This is something we will require, to ensure a long, happy life for Luke and his family!
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We do ADOPTIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Send us a message here OR email us at macoupincountyac@gmail.com. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟒𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: 𝐌𝐨𝐧., 𝐖𝐞𝐝, 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬. 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦-𝟐 𝐩𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐢., 𝐒𝐚𝐭. 𝟖:𝟑𝟎-𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦
1. Give us three optional days/times that work for you, along with the name of the pet you want to meet.
2. Include your full name, town, and phone number. Also, tell us a little bit more about your situation: Other pets? Kids? Fenced yard/go for walks/farm? Rent or own? (If you RENT, we need written confirmation from your landlord that you can have a pet.)
3. We will respond and confirm your appointment.
Since we do first-come, first-serve adoptions, we highly recommend making an appointment ASAP if you want this pet.
***NOTE: Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines; all required before adoptions are finalized. CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
We are a rural animal control and depend on both local and out-of-county folks to adopt our pets. We appreciate you looking!
"My name is Luke and I came here on 8/17 after being abandoned. Although it was sad, I think it was for the best, because I am a very smart dog and need to be in a home that can give me the exercise, time and attention I long for. I'm a beautiful brindle boy who is a great dog. I'm not a digger or one that destroys stuff. I'm not a barky or mouthy dog. In fact, I'm pretty chill in my pen. Even though my owners left me, I came here already knowing how to sit on command! I really want to please and love training! The volunteer trainer here says I'm a good dog and learning so much! I know how to sit, walk on a leash and am very treat motivated! I'll do best in a home who will be consistent and remind me about the proper way to get attention. I'm a young, energetic boy who needs calm, consistent, structured guidance. I had a sleep-over with one family and I did great with their small kids. I was fine sleeping in a crate there, and also did good with their pig, chickens, and dog (I like to play with other rough-and tumble dogs.) I LOVE to be rubbed under my chin, on my chest and around my ears. I hope for a family who will take me on walks, have a fenced yard or like to go on long walks. All I want is love and a chance. I have a heart of gold. I really do."
BONUS: The dog trainer will give FREE training lessons to Luke's lucky adopter. This is something we will require, to ensure a long, happy life for Luke and his family!
........
We do ADOPTIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Send us a message here OR email us at macoupincountyac@gmail.com. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟒𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: 𝐌𝐨𝐧., 𝐖𝐞𝐝, 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬. 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦-𝟐 𝐩𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐢., 𝐒𝐚𝐭. 𝟖:𝟑𝟎-𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦
1. Give us three optional days/times that work for you, along with the name of the pet you want to meet.
2. Include your full name, town, and phone number. Also, tell us a little bit more about your situation: Other pets? Kids? Fenced yard/go for walks/farm? Rent or own? (If you RENT, we need written confirmation from your landlord that you can have a pet.)
3. We will respond and confirm your appointment.
Since we do first-come, first-serve adoptions, we highly recommend making an appointment ASAP if you want this pet.
***NOTE: Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines; all required before adoptions are finalized. CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
We are a rural animal control and depend on both local and out-of-county folks to adopt our pets. We appreciate you looking!
We welcome donations of cat litter, Purina cat and dog food, martingale collars, leashes, peanut butter, and more. Use our address for shipping from Amazon, Chewy or other site. Or drop off during business hours! Thank you!
Macoupin County Animal Control
21780 Route 4
Carlinville, IL 62626
Their adoption process
1.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
Most cats roam free in cat rooms. Dogs are in pens, but we are happy to get them out for a meet and greet with you and your other pets
2.
Submit Application
In most cases, applications are reviewed immediately.
3.
Sign Adoption Contract
If your application is approved immediately, you can fill out the adoption contract right away.
4.
Pay Fee
Adoption fees are $100 for cats, and $175-220 for dogs. Includes spay/neuter, vaccinations and microchip! $12 for tag if Macoupin resident.
5.
Take the Pet Home
If dogs/cats are spayed/neutered, they can go home with you same day. If not, arrangements will be made.
Additional adoption info
Our stray animals are held 10 days to see if the owner will claim them. If no one claims the animal, the animal is put up for adoption. We also accept owner surrendered animals (for a fee) if space allows. Also...Due to Illinois state law, no animals can be adopted without being fixed first. So, if the pet you select is spayed/neutered, you can take it home right away. If not, adoption will be finalized after our next spay/neuter clinic.
Our stray animals are held 10 days to see if the owner will claim them. If no one claims the animal, the animal is put up for adoption. We also accept owner surrendered animals (for a fee) if space allows. Also...Due to Illinois state law, no animals can be adopted without being fixed first. So, if the pet you select is spayed/neutered, you can take it home right away. If not, adoption will be finalized after our next spay/neuter clinic.
Go meet their pets
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We do ADOPTIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Send us a message here OR email us at macoupincountyac@gmail.com. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟒𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: 𝐌𝐨𝐧., 𝐖𝐞𝐝, 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬. 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦-𝟐 𝐩𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐢., 𝐒𝐚𝐭. 𝟖:𝟑𝟎-𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦
1. Give us three optional days/times that work for you, along with the name of the pet you want to meet.
2. Include your full name, town, and phone number. Also, tell us a little bit more about your situation: Other pets? Kids? Fenced yard/go for walks/farm? Rent or own? (If you RENT, we need written confirmation from your landlord that you can have a pet.)
3. We will respond and confirm your appointment.
Since we do first-come, first-serve adoptions, we highly recommend making an appointment ASAP if you want this pet.
***NOTE: Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines; all required before adoptions are finalized. CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
........
We do ADOPTIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Send us a message here OR email us at macoupincountyac@gmail.com. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟒𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: 𝐌𝐨𝐧., 𝐖𝐞𝐝, 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬. 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦-𝟐 𝐩𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐢., 𝐒𝐚𝐭. 𝟖:𝟑𝟎-𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦
1. Give us three optional days/times that work for you, along with the name of the pet you want to meet.
2. Include your full name, town, and phone number. Also, tell us a little bit more about your situation: Other pets? Kids? Fenced yard/go for walks/farm? Rent or own? (If you RENT, we need written confirmation from your landlord that you can have a pet.)
3. We will respond and confirm your appointment.
Since we do first-come, first-serve adoptions, we highly recommend making an appointment ASAP if you want this pet.
***NOTE: Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines; all required before adoptions are finalized. CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
More about this shelter
We are a rural county animal control facility, located about 1 hour from both St. Louis, MO and Springfield, IL. Unfortunately, we are almost always at full capacity---meaning 30+ dogs and even more cats. With less than 46,000 people in our entire county, we welcome out-of-town adopters.
We also welcome relationships with rescues who are willing to take transfers. We need you!
We are a rural county animal control facility, located about 1 hour from both St. Louis, MO and Springfield, IL. Unfortunately, we are almost always at full capacity---meaning 30+ dogs and even more cats. With less than 46,000 people in our entire county, we welcome out-of-town adopters.
We also welcome relationships with rescues who are willing to take transfers. We need you!
Other pets at this
shelter
We'll also keep you updated on Apollo's adoption status with email updates.