CCARS is a non-profit set up to run the animal shelter for Clay County, Illinois. We strive to find homes for every adoptable animal that comes through our door.
We take in an average of 700 animals per year from our area and at some points are responsible for more than 100 animals who live either at the shelter or in foster homes.
Our goal is to work with our community to make a difference for animals who are lost or unwanted. CCARS provides hope in a situation that used to be hopeless.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
14400 Hwy. 45
Louisville, IL 62858
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
We take in animals from Clay County, Illinois, but adopt out to good people all over the country.
Additional adoption info
If you are interested in adopting, please fill out the online adoption application form on our website, which can be found in our website menu under Forms/Applications. Click the link, then click "Fill Out Form" next to the adoption application.
The adoption fee ranges from $50-200 for dogs and includes spay or neuter, rabies and 5 way vaccination, deworming and microchipping.
Route 5 Box 277,
McLeabsboro,
IL
62859
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Olney,
IL
62450
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Palestine,
IL
62451
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