E.A.R.S. Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary

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E.A.R.S. Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary Established in 2010, we've been devoted to helping animals ever since. THANK YOU! Our Wish Lists have been carefully curated with their needs in mind!
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We are a 100% 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. We're able to save animals, care for them & place them in loving homes because of generous community members. WISH LIST DONATIONS
Would you like to donate much needed supplies to our animals? Supplies that are kindly donated keep us up & running. Walmart https://www.walmart.com/registry/registryforgood/0bdcdba1-9680-4859-8c3e-cbf5a1f561f2/view

Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5AV4WISV75SS?ref_=wl_share

Chewy
https://www.chewy.com/g/effingham-animal-rescue-sanctuary_b75690669?utm_source=partnerize&utm_medium=shelters&utm_campaign=1101l200709&utm_content=0&clickref=1100lzxG927d&utm_term=1100lzxG927d

Max & Neo
https://www.maxandneo.com/collections/buy-a-donation-box-for-a-rescue

MONETARY DONATIONS
Whether you're donating as a gift in honor or memory of a loved one or pet, or just want to contribute to the care of the animals in the Effingham area, your donation helps the next cat or dog in need. Your generosity provides the medical care, vaccinations and spay/neuter surgeries for the animals who need it most. Donate directly via our website! https://effinghamanimalrescue.networkforgood.com/projects/221110-make-a-donation

Venmo: www.venmo.com/EARS2uRescue

The best cat Bumper found his family!!! Sooo happy!!!
10/31/2026

The best cat Bumper found his family!!! Sooo happy!!!

Finally!!! Perez found a great home!!! Yay!!!
10/30/2026

Finally!!! Perez found a great home!!! Yay!!!

Sweet Mabel found her person!!! Thank you for adopting!!
10/29/2026

Sweet Mabel found her person!!! Thank you for adopting!!

Meet Batman (left) and Robin (right)! These two bonded brothers are on the lookout for their forever home, and we’d LOVE...
10/27/2026

Meet Batman (left) and Robin (right)! These two bonded brothers are on the lookout for their forever home, and we’d LOVE to see them adopted together! 🥹❤️

Why? Because every Batman needs his Robin! 🐈‍⬛🐈 These boys are built-in besties who are ready to take on the world together, one nap and one adventure at a time. 🐾

🦇 A LITTLE ABOUT OUR DYNAMIC DUO:
🐾 Both are 2 years old!
🐾 Good with other cats!
🐾 Good with kids!
🐾 Litter box trained!
🐾 Curious, fun-loving, and ready to bring some excitement to your life!

These boys have already found their partner in crime. Now, all they need is a family to complete their team! 🏡

If you’re ready to welcome this dynamic duo into your home, apply to adopt through our website! 🐈‍⬛

🌐 www.effinghamanimalrescue.com

Please share to help Batman and Robin find their forever home together! Every share brings them one step closer. 🐾

🖤 HAPPY NATIONAL BLACK CAT DAY! 🖤Today, October 27th, we’re celebrating the sleek, mysterious, and absolutely ADORABLE b...
10/27/2026

🖤 HAPPY NATIONAL BLACK CAT DAY! 🖤

Today, October 27th, we’re celebrating the sleek, mysterious, and absolutely ADORABLE black cats who deserve just as much love as every other kitty! 🐈‍⬛✨

Let’s clear up a few things about our little house panthers! 🐈‍⬛

🖤 MYTH #1: Black cats bring bad luck!
🚫 FALSE! The only bad luck is passing up the chance to love one of these beautiful babies! In fact, some cultures believe black cats bring GOOD luck and prosperity. 🍀

🖤 MYTH #2: Black cats are spooky and mysterious.
👀 OKAY, maybe they have a little extra Halloween flair! 🎃 But underneath that gorgeous dark fur is a cat with their own unique personality, whether they’re playful, cuddly, sassy, or a professional napper!

🖤 FACT #3: They’re little house panthers!
🐆 Their sleek, dark coats give them a mini-panther look! And just like every other cat, each black kitty has their own personality, quirks, and favorite ways to show affection.

🖤 FACT #4: Black cats can face extra challenges finding homes.
💔 Sadly, old superstitions and misconceptions can cause black cats to be overlooked in shelters. Their fur color doesn’t determine how loving, playful, or wonderful they’ll be as a companion.

🖤 MYTH #5: Black cats are just for Halloween!
🚫 ABSOLUTELY NOT! Black cats deserve cozy beds, full food bowls, loving families, and FOREVER HOMES all year long! 🏡❤️

🐾 HOW CAN YOU CELEBRATE?
🖤 Adopt a black cat!
🖤 Open your home to a foster kitty!
🖤 Share this post to help bust those silly myths!
🖤 Show us your black cats in the comments! We want to see those adorable faces! 📸🐈‍⬛

At Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS), we believe every animal deserves a chance to be loved, no matter their color, age, or background.

✨ Black cats aren’t bad luck. They’re just waiting for their lucky break! ✨

Help us spread the love today! 🖤🐈‍⬛

ADOPTED!!!Bumper is still looking for his family! He is 3.5 months old and full of playful fun kitten energy!! He gets a...
10/26/2026

ADOPTED!!!

Bumper is still looking for his family! He is 3.5 months old and full of playful fun kitten energy!! He gets along with cats and dogs and is neutered and vaccinated! Apply online at effinghamanimalrescue.com

🚨🐱 WE NEED CAT FOSTERS! WE CAN’T DO THIS ALONE! 🐱🚨We are BUSTING AT THE SEAMS with cats and kittens, and we desperately ...
10/26/2026

🚨🐱 WE NEED CAT FOSTERS! WE CAN’T DO THIS ALONE! 🐱🚨

We are BUSTING AT THE SEAMS with cats and kittens, and we desperately need more foster homes! 💔

Every foster home that opens its doors gives us the opportunity to help another cat in need. The more foster homes we have, the more lives we can save! ❤️

🐾 WORRIED ABOUT THE COST? DON’T BE!
EARS provides all the food, supplies, and medical care your foster cat needs!

So, what do we ask of you?

🏡 A safe place to call home.
❤️ A little love and patience.
🐱 Snuggles, affection, and a chance to feel safe.

That’s it! You provide the love, and we’ll provide the rest! ❤️

We cannot do this alone. We need our community, and these cats need YOU!

❤️ PLEASE APPLY TO FOSTER ON OUR WEBSITE TODAY! Be the reason a cat gets a safe place to land, a full belly, and the love they deserve.

🐾 OPEN YOUR HOME. SAVE A LIFE. BECOME A FOSTER. 🐾

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A huge thank you to Thompson Auction Team- they donated proceeds, commission and fee free- from a few items of a recent ...
10/26/2026

A huge thank you to Thompson Auction Team- they donated proceeds, commission and fee free- from a few items of a recent auction to EARS!

We’re always so grateful for these acts of kindness and generosity from area residents, businesses and supporters. Thank you!

🚨🐾 ALFREDO NEEDS A FOSTER OR ADOPTER! CAN YOU HELP HIM? 🐾🚨Alfredo is looking for a place to land, and we need your help ...
10/25/2026

🚨🐾 ALFREDO NEEDS A FOSTER OR ADOPTER! CAN YOU HELP HIM? 🐾🚨

Alfredo is looking for a place to land, and we need your help finding the right person for him! ❤️

Sometimes, finding the right home takes a little extra time. We’ve been working to understand Alfredo better—what makes him happy, what makes him nervous, and what kind of environment will help him succeed. Now, we have a much better idea of what this sweet boy needs!

🏡 Here’s what we’ve learned about Alfredo:

🐾 He may do best as an indoor dog!
🐑 He’s a little afraid of sheep, so farm life might not be his calling.
🚧 A home with a perimeter fence would be ideal, but Alfredo is an experienced escape artist, so he’ll need someone prepared to keep him safe!
🐕 He does best with female dogs but can be picky about which male dogs he likes.
❤️ He’s sweet, polite, and even shows signs of being potty trained!
❤️He LOVES kids!!

Alfredo isn’t asking for perfection. He’s asking for a chance.

He needs someone willing to give him time to settle in, patience as he adjusts, and understanding as he learns to trust his new surroundings.

We know the right home is out there, but we need help finding it! Whether you can foster Alfredo while he waits for his forever family or adopt him and give him the life he’s been waiting for, YOU could be the person who changes everything for him.

🚨 PLEASE DON’T SCROLL PAST ALFREDO. 🚨

If you can’t foster or adopt, sharing his post could help it reach the person who can!

🐾 More details or apply here:
🌐 www.effinghamanimalrescue.com

Let’s get Alfredo the second chance he deserves. ❤️🏡

Travis and Jason got adopted together!!! So happy for them!
10/25/2026

Travis and Jason got adopted together!!! So happy for them!

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408 E Fayette
Effingham, IL
62401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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