Australian Cattle Dog Rescue of Illinois is an all volunteer organization. We are licensed by the Illinois Dept. of Agriculture. Since 2009, Australian Cattle Dog Rescue of IL., INC. has been a licensed, exempt 501(C)3 non-for-profit and contributions are tax deductible. Being a lover of the ACD breed you can't look the other way and not help the dogs in need. Especially the ones on death row in local kill shelters. There are so many nice ACD's that were turned in because people can't afford to feed them, some owners don't want to take the time with them, or some are just lost. There is absolutely nothing wrong with these dogs. They were supposed to be a commitment for life. We have several dogs on the farm and in foster homes. We rescue cattle dogs from kill shelters throughout several different states. The dogs are fully vetted, evaluated, sometimes put in training, and placed into loving forever homes. Our mission is to rescue, rehome, and promote understanding, respect and compassion for cattle dogs. We believe through education, responsible ownership, health care, and training of both owners/handlers and the dogs you can have a balanced cattle dog. Our first priority is helping the kill shelter cattle dogs that will be euthanized. We will gladly help place an older dog whose loved one has passed away. But everyone must be patient as it takes time to place senior dogs. Owner surrenders - please don't call us because you decide you don't want you dog anymore. We will gladly help you place your dog or may have room but again you must be patient. Call us and we will try to help you solve your problem. Everyone asks, "What is wrong with these rescue cattle dogs? They have ended up in shelters so something must be wrong with them". There is nothing wrong with these cattle dogs. We are seeing more and more cattle dogs coming into the shelters due to the economy. We will never knowingly place any cattle dog with aggressive issues or a biting history. Cattle dogs are known to be cautious with strangers but people aggression is not part of the breed standard. All cattle dogs are not appropriate for certain environments. Some cattle dogs have different activity levels and needs. We try to place our dogs in homes that are best suited for that individual dog.
Adoption Process: Complete the Adoption Application. The application will be reviewed by our group. Based on your responses to questions, we will determine which dog or dogs will match your personality, lifestyle, and home. One of us will contact you if we have any questions or concerns. A home visit can be scheduled. An appointment will be made so you can come meet our great dogs. At the time of adoption, we will explain our procedure and our contract. A signed contract is mandatory. Adoption fee is $350 or $400. Older dogs or dogs with special needs will be priced accordingly. This fee includes spay/neuter, chip, rabies shot, parvo distemper vaccination, deworming, heartworm test & heartworm prevention pill. All dogs are adopted on a trial period. At any time, the adopted dog may be returned to the rescue. At no time, will the dog be sold, given away, or turn into an animal shelter or humane society.
Texico IL | 0 mile away
We are a very small group of individuals trying to help as many animals as possible. We do not have outside funding so we are limited to the amount of animals we can help at one time. We have tried to prepare each and every one to start their new life by spaying/neutering, microchipping, all shots, heartworm tested, wormed, and on flea preventative. Some are already housebroken. Some may need a li
Mount Vernon IL 62864 | 9.2 miles away
The Jefferson County Animal Control is a non-profit organization that includes a county funded animal shelter. We are the homes for the animals who were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time or just surrendered by their owners. Some didn’t find their way home and were without an ID tag to reunite them with their owners. We get so many new animals in our shelter every day, they all have a v
Fairfield IL 62837 | 29.6 miles away
Wayne County Humane Society was incorporated in 1980, but was not able to built a facility until 1991 when a county resident, who had taken in strays during her lifetime, left money allowing us to build a shelter. Wayne County Humane Society (and Animal Control) now covers more than 720 square miles. We are a non-profit group dedicated to the welfare of all companion animals. All animals adopted f
Fairfield IL 62837 | 29.6 miles away
Wayne County Humane Society was incorporated in 1980, but was not able to built a facility until 1991 when a county resident, who had taken in strays during her lifetime, left money allowing us to build a shelter. Wayne County Humane Society (and Animal Control) now covers more than 720 square miles. We are a non-profit group dedicated to the welfare of all companion animals. All animals adopted f
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