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Fletcher

Great Dane

Male, Young
Sparta, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. I want A "FUR"ever" HOME!  Read the FULL Bio to see where I am located and contact info:    2025045 Say hello to our boy, Fletcher.  Fletcher is around 5 1/2 months old, 30lbs and still growing.  He could possibly be a Great Dane mix, but we are unsure.  Fletcher loves to play, play and play.  Of course, he loves to eat too.  Fletcher is working on some basic commands along with leash training.  He gets along with other dogs, and loves the volunteers.  Please help us find this boy a home.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. All ADOPTERS  MUST PLEASE..... ALL Pre-Adopt must be filled out FIRST and  COMPLEATLY to be considered.  ****  Any Incomplete Pre-Adopts will not be considered,  We are Volunteers and our time is very important to us also and we cannot waist it on  incomplete adoption applications.  Please be respectful and sensitive to our time we give to these animals and our mission to save lives. Adoption fees, homechecks, and references are required. ALL of us  at RCHS work very hard to save these precious lives, and our only pay we get as volunteers, is a GOOD HOME LIFE for them, we all are volunteers, so please be patient and considerate of our time and responses. DONATIONS is how we feed and care for them so anything is welcome and or can be made thru PAYPAL Donate Button. Our website is www.randolphhumane.rescuegroups.org or can be mailed to: P.O. Box 59 Sparta, IL 62286 (Phone: 618-443-3363) Please leave message if no answer, we will get back with you as soon as we can. April 18, 2025, 11:40 am
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Randy

Boxer

Male, Young
Sparta, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. I want A "FUR"ever" HOME!  Read the FULL Bio to see where I am located and contact info:    2025039 Meet our silly boy, Randy!  Randy is a full blooded Boxer.  He is only 1 1/2years old.  This boy was emaciated when he came to us at only 33lbs.   Now our boy is slowly gaining his weight (53.4lbs) and feeling a lot better.  Randy is good with other dogs, but does not like cats. He does good with children, but doesn't realize his size so may knock them over.  He is still working on his potty training which is hard to do when we are only here twice a day.  Randy loves to play typical Boxer style.  He also will get pretty vocal while playing.  Randy will need someone to understand that he may have some food guarding issues (due to being starved).  He does take treats gently and has been good at feeding times. We do feed each of our dogs separately here.  Randy also does well on a leash for walks after a few minutes of excitement. Please help us find Randy the perfect home for him to succeed in.  He has come so far here.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. All ADOPTERS  MUST PLEASE..... ALL Pre-Adopt must be filled out FIRST and  COMPLEATLY to be considered.  ****  Any Incomplete Pre-Adopts will not be considered,  We are Volunteers and our time is very important to us also and we cannot waist it on  incomplete adoption applications.  Please be respectful and sensitive to our time we give to these animals and our mission to save lives. Adoption fees, homechecks, and references are required. ALL of us  at RCHS work very hard to save these precious lives, and our only pay we get as volunteers, is a GOOD HOME LIFE for them, we all are volunteers, so please be patient and considerate of our time and responses. DONATIONS is how we feed and care for them so anything is welcome and or can be made thru PAYPAL Donate Button. Our website is www.randolphhumane.rescuegroups.org or can be mailed to: P.O. Box 59 Sparta, IL 62286 (Phone: 618-443-3363) Please leave message if no answer, we will get back with you as soon as we can. May 8, 2025, 9:11 am
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CeCe

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Mascoutah, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This little one just needs loved. She does better alone so she gets all the attention but is in a house with cats and dogs. She got to me through a Chihuahua group in southern Texas as a rescue. And was bused here. I believe she has been homeless and has missed meals before. She protects her food when eating with others. She has a growl she uses a lot but she’s NEVER bitten anyone before. I have small grandchildren that I believe upset her. When there are balls and ballon’s flying she struggles. So I believe it’s time to see if someone else can help my CeCe.
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Xanthippe

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
New Memphis, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Xan was given to me by a roommate who’s brother was admitted to the hospital, unfortunately I am not able to care for her as I am low income and dealing with other life issues that prevent me from spending the money and time she deserves. She is. Wry loyal and such a good girl but she is not good with other dogs so she needs a home where she is the only dog.
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Yeti

Rat Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
Waterloo, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Little Yeti came to us via another rescue as she and her sis Cherry were terrified in their facility as they have a lot of big dogs and they bark alot. Yeti is the more outgoing of the two girls that originally came out of a hoarding case in Texas we are told. She does take a bit to warm up and wants you to think she is a nipper. She has not bitten anyone but will act like she wants to. Because of my years of loving on small dogs that have never known love I can tell you she isn't mean. Just very insecure. She is the first to me after a few weeks here and loves to give kisses and have me hold her. This kid will need a very secure fenced in yard and someone that understands she will take a few days to warm up. She just needs to learn you mean her no harm and are there souly to give all the loves and all the treats. ##2186548##
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Whitney Houston

Chihuahua Cocker Spaniel

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos
Waterloo, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Whitney Houston was found living outdoors with around 40 other dogs on Valentine's weekend. She had two kids, Michael Jackson and Prince, who had their eyes just opening when they were found in a dog house with a deceased dog. We got the babies and her and made sure they were warm and fed and she ws an instant velcro baby. She loves attention and talking about her day. She is 8 lbs of complete devotion and love and the vets guessed her around 8 years old. She is now vetted and ready to be spoiled for the rest of her life! ##2395207##

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Randolph County Humane Society

414 W. Belmont, Sparta, IL 62286

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Gunner's Run Rescue

Ruma, IL 62278

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United Yorkie Rescue - IL- Ava

Ava, IL 62907

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Bishop's Small Dog Rescue, Inc. NFP

4118 Waterloo Rd., Waterloo, IL 62298

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Animal Rescue of Southern Illinois

24459 State Route 177, Nashville, IL 62263

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Washington County IL Animal Control

17990 Richview Road, Nashville, IL 62263

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Perry County Humane Society

8365 State Route 14, DuQuoin, IL 62832

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Rough Road Rescue, Inc.

9126 S. Hwy. 51, Perryville, MO 63775

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Belleville Area Humane Society

1301 S. 11th St., Belleville, IL 62223

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St. Clair County Animal Adoption Center

1250 South 11th Street, PO BOX 506, Belleville, IL 62226

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