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EARS Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary

Animal rescue in Effingham, IL

Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS) is a fully foster-based, donation-based, and volunteer-run 501(c)3 organization with three areas of focus: Foster & Adopt, Spay & Neuter, and Charitable/Critical Care Assistance. EARS was formed in 2010, and has been devoted to helping animals find loving homes, receive the medical care they need, and aid the community in pet care ever since.

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Address
PO Box 1737
Effingham, IL 62401
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Adoptable pets at EARS Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary

We'll also keep you updated on Kai's adoption status with email updates.
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Kai

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Effingham, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Molly's adoption status with email updates.
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Molly

Hound (Unknown Type)/Cattle Dog

Female, 4 mos
Effingham, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Boxer/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Effingham, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Brick's adoption status with email updates.
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Brick

Affenpinscher

Male, 6 yrs
Effingham, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Fiesty's adoption status with email updates.
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Fiesty

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Effingham, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ocean's adoption status with email updates.
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Ocean

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 mos
Effingham, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Marshmallow's adoption status with email updates.
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Marshmallow

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Effingham, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Derby's adoption status with email updates.
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Derby

Chow Chow/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Effingham, IL

Rescue FAQs

Effingham IL, and surrounding areas.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Please submit an adoption application via our website to get the process started!

Adoption application

https://effinghamanimalrescue.com/adoptable-pets/

Pets at shelters & rescues near EARS Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary

Douglas County Animal Control

1007 E South Central, PO Box 192,
Tuscola, IL 61953

Claws and Paws Animal Rescue Center

218 S West Street,
Olney, IL 62450

Fur a Good Paws

104 North Stanford Road, P.O. Box 294,
Flora, IL 62839

We'll also keep you updated on Teddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Teddy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 3 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Venus's adoption status with email updates.
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Venus

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tank's adoption status with email updates.
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Tank

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Goldie's adoption status with email updates.
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Goldie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Madilyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Madilyn

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Apollo's adoption status with email updates.
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Apollo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Robinson, IL

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