DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
To view dogs available for adoption at the Douglas County Dog Shelter, click on the Petfinder logo.
DOUGLAS COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL & SHELTER
Animal control office/Shelter - 217-253-4921
Hours - Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Douglas County Shelter accepts stray dogs during business hours. We do not accept personal pets. We do not have facilities for cats. Stray cats can be accepted at the Champaign County Humane Society. We are active in C.A.R.E. (Companion Animal Resources & Education) and work with the CIAR (Central IL Small Animal Rescue) for dogs that are not adopted in the 2 - 3 day time period.
For stray dog pickups, please call the animal control office. On the weekend, please call the sheriff's office 217-253-2913. Dogs are available for adoption 7 days after coming into the pound. They are kept for 3 days for adoption. Any dog can be seen and inquired about before the 7 days are up. If you have lost your pet be sure to check the pound.
All dogs are required by law to have their Rabies vaccine (1year or 3year), be registered and wear the Rabies tag on their collar. Dogs must be on a leash at all times, or other proper restraint, under the direct control of the owner .
All dog bites must be reported to the animal control office.
Adoption Fees. The fee for adoption of dogs is $90.00 (includes microchip). If the dog has not been spay or neutered, it must be after adoption.
Pets that are owned and claimed have a $25.00 impoundment fee and daily charge of $10.00 per night that the dog is in the pound. Other fees applicable for non registration, roaming at large, or not wearing a tag may be applied according to the case.
"Adoptions of the pound animals has risen dramatically thanks to the local papers and the Tuscola web-site" Dr. Sally Foote.