Quincy K-9 Connection - Animals in Need of Rescue, Quincy, IL

06/13/2026

Just a few adorable smiles to warm our hearts after this past week's storms. 😍

As always, we express our sincerest gratitude to all the volunteers and rescue partners who were able to help with this week's efforts. 🐾🐾💗

1 Rufus, Male, Lab mix
2 Buddy, Male, Mixed breed
3 Blue, Male, Husky mix
4 Reggie, Male, Mixed breed
5 Briar, Female, Lab mix
6 Bruxer, Male, Mixed breed
7 Ringo, Male, Pointer mix
8 Knox, Male, Lab
9 Juno, Female, DMH orange/white
10 Tarot, Female, DSH calico
11 Rose, Female, DSH brown tabby
12 Tiger, Male, DSH brown tabby (NO PICTURE)
13 Tux, Male, DSH tuxedo (NO PICTURE)
14 Shika, Male, DSH brown tabby (NO PICTURE)
15 Hero, Male, DSH brown/white tabby (NO PICTURE)
16-19 Squish, Female, DSH white/brown tabby & kittens
20-22 Lottie, Female, DSH gray tabby & kittens
23 Maize, Female, Lab mix
24 Nala, Female, Mixed breed
25 Blue, Male, Lab-Aussie mix

REMINDER: Quincy K-9 Connection is a networking and transporting organization. When shelters (or individuals) ask us for help with their animals, we network to find placement with our rescue partners and then we assist with transport. All animals pictured here have left the Quincy area. They will be evaluated and prepared for adoption by their respective rescue organizations. For that important process to take place, we do not disclose rescue destinations. We will not respond to questions about the animals pictured here on Facebook.

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06/10/2026

🚨 LAST CALL! URGENT RESCUE NEEDED FOR OZ & JADE 🚨

Please email [email protected].

Oz and Jade have spent their lives together. They are sweet and happy dogs who are clearly bonded and need a rescue placement to keep them together.

Meet Oz & Jade:

🐾 Names: Oz (male) & Jade (female)
🐾 Ages: Oz – 10 years | Jade – 11 years
🐾 Breed: Oz – Mix | Jade – Lab Mix
🐾 Weight: Oz – 50 lbs | Jade – 40 lbs
🐾 Size: Medium
🐾 Spayed/Neutered: Yes
🐾 Health: No known health issues, vaccinated and preventatives up to date

Why they are special:
💕 Bonded senior pair who must stay together
💕 Calm, gentle temperaments
💕 Healthy and well-cared-for
💕 Loving, steady companionship
💕 Deserve to spend their golden years in peace, not uncertainty

After a lifetime of loyalty, Oz and Jade should not be separated or overlooked. Seniors like them need a soft landing and a loving family.

📧 Please contact [email protected] for more information or to commit to rescue. Transport available on Saturday to northern Illinois.

Note: Comments and direct messages on social media cannot be responded to due to limited volunteer availability. For questions, additional information, or to commit to rescue, please contact the person listed in the post directly via email.
Quincy K-9 Connection (QK9C) networks at-risk animals in Quincy, IL and the surrounding areas with rescue partners to help secure safe placement. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us save lives. 🐾

06/10/2026

🚨 LAST CALL! URGENT RESCUE NEEDED FOR TEX 🚨

Please email [email protected]

Tex is still just a puppy learning how to trust the world. He is searching for a rescue placement who can help him find a new family!

Meet Tex:

🐾 Name: Tex
🐾 Age: 6–7 months
🐾 Gender: Male
🐾 Weight: 30 lbs
🐾 Size: Medium
🐾 Spayed/Neutered: No
🐾 Health: Healthy and vaccinated

Why he is special:
💕 Timid, sweet puppy personality
💕 Was very shut down in the shelter but is now coming out of his shell
💕 Currently playful and acting like a typical puppy in foster care
💕 Responds well to patience and gentle handling

Tex went from overwhelmed and shut down to finally starting to show his playful side in a temporary foster home. He is still fragile, and that progress depends on getting him safely placed.

Right now, he is in a temporary foster and needs a rescue immediately.

📧 Please contact [email protected] more information or to commit to rescue. Transport available on Saturday to northern Illinois.

Note: Comments and direct messages on social media cannot be responded to due to limited volunteer availability. For questions, additional information, or to commit to rescue, please contact the person listed in the post directly via email.
Quincy K-9 Connection (QK9C) networks at-risk animals in Quincy, IL and the surrounding areas with rescue partners to help secure safe placement. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us save lives. 🐾

06/10/2026

🚨 LAST CALL! URGENT RESCUE NEEDED FOR JETHRO 🚨

Please email [email protected].

Jethro is a young Chocolate Lab mix who is sweet, happy, and has a wonderful personality! Jethro is urgently seeking a rescue placement.

Meet Jethro:

🐾 Name: Jethro
🐾 Breed: Chocolate Lab Mix
🐾 Age: 3 years
🐾 Gender: Male (Neutered)
🐾 Size: Large
🐾 Weight: 68 lbs
🐾 Color: Chocolate with white chest
🐾 Status: Fully Vetted

Why he is special:
💕 Friendly and well-rounded temperament
💕 Healthy and heartworm negative
💕 Good, steady energy typical of a young Lab
💕 Current on Rabies and Parvo/Distemper vaccines
💕 Ready to transition into a home environment

Jethro is a strong, happy boy who just needs a chance to leave the shelter system behind and step into a stable, loving home where he can thrive.

📧 Please contact [email protected] for more information or to commit to rescue. Transport available on Saturday to northern Illinois.

Note: Comments and direct messages on social media cannot be responded to due to limited volunteer availability. For questions, additional information, or to commit to rescue, please contact the person listed in the post directly via email.
Quincy K-9 Connection (QK9C) networks at-risk animals in Quincy, IL and the surrounding areas with rescue partners to help secure safe placement. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us save lives. 🐾

06/10/2026

🚨 LAST CALL! URGENT RESCUE NEEDED FOR BLUE 🚨

Please email [email protected].

Blue came in with Nala and lost his home when his owner passed away. Now this young boy is trying to make sense of a world that suddenly changed overnight.

Meet Blue:

🐾 Name: Blue
🐾 Breed: Aussie/Lab Mix
🐾 Age: 1 year
🐾 Gender: Male
🐾 Weight: 65 lbs
🐾 Status: Owner Surrender

Why he is special:
💕 Very sweet and affectionate
💕 Loves people
💕 Enjoys playing ball
💕 Curious and loves to explore
💕 Young with his whole life ahead of him

Blue has lost the person he loved and depended on, and he is understandably confused and heartbroken. Despite everything, Blue continues to greet people with kindness and enthusiasm.

📧 Please contact [email protected] more information or to commit to rescue. Transport available on Saturday to northern Illinois.

Note: Comments and direct messages on social media cannot be responded to due to limited volunteer availability. For questions, additional information, or to commit to rescue, please contact the person listed in the post directly via email.
Quincy K-9 Connection (QK9C) networks at-risk animals in Quincy, IL and the surrounding areas with rescue partners to help secure safe placement. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us save lives. 🐾

06/10/2026

🚨 LAST CALL! URGENT RESCUE NEEDED FOR NALA 🚨

Please email [email protected]

Nala lost her home when her owner passed away. Now this sweet girl is waiting for a second chance and a family to love her again.

Meet Nala:

🐾 Name: Nala
🐾 Breed: Corgi/Lab Mix
🐾 Age: 7 years
🐾 Gender: Female
🐾 Status: Owner Surrender

Why she is special:
💕 Sweet and gentle personality
💕 Previously lived in a home
💕 Ready to be someone's loyal companion
💕 Deserves comfort and love during this difficult transition

Nala has clearly spent her life raising puppies and caring for others. Now it's her turn to be cared for. This deserving girl is looking for a rescue willing to give her the fresh start she deserves.

📧 Please [email protected] for more information or to commit to rescue. Transport available on Saturday to northern Illinois.

Note: Comments and direct messages on social media cannot be responded to due to limited volunteer availability. For questions, additional information, or to commit to rescue, please contact the person listed in the post directly via email.
Quincy K-9 Connection (QK9C) networks at-risk animals in Quincy, IL and the surrounding areas with rescue partners to help secure safe placement. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us save lives. 🐾

06/10/2026

🚨 LAST CALL! URGENT RESCUE NEEDED FOR ROCKY 🚨

Please email [email protected].

Rocky is a sweet, well-mannered boy who was surrendered because his owner said they "didn't have the time." Now Rocky is waiting for someone to give him the second chance he deserves.

Meet Rocky:

🐾 Name: Rocky
🐾 ID: 26-12887
🐾 Breed: Boxer/Lab Mix
🐾 Gender: Male (Neutered)
🐾 Weight: 50 lbs
🐾 Status: VETTED

Why he is special:
💕 Very sweet and affectionate
💕 Well-mannered and easygoing
💕 Already neutered and ready to go
💕 Deserves a family committed to him forever

Rocky has been given flea prevention for some hair loss and is ready to start the next chapter of his life. Please help this wonderful boy find rescue placement!

📧 Please contact [email protected] for more information or to commit to rescue. Transport available on Saturday to northern Illinois.

Note: Comments and direct messages on social media cannot be responded to due to limited volunteer availability. For questions, additional information, or to commit to rescue, please contact the person listed in the post directly via email.
Quincy K-9 Connection (QK9C) networks at-risk animals in Quincy, IL and the surrounding areas with rescue partners to help secure safe placement. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us save lives. 🐾

06/10/2026

🚨 LAST CALL! URGENT RESCUE NEEDED FOR MAIZE 🚨

Please email [email protected]

Maize is just a baby! At only 8 months old, this sweet Lab mix should be discovering the world, chasing toys, and making happy memories and not searching for a rescue placement!

Meet Maize:

🐾 Name: Maize
🐾 ID: 26-12631
🐾 Age: 8 months
🐾 Gender: Female
🐾 Weight: 40 lbs
🐾 Breed: Lab Mix

Why she is special:
💕 The sweetest little pup
💕 Loves treats and toys
💕 Dog friendly
💕 Loves kids
💕 Curious and playful
💕 Full of puppy charm and personality

Like many young dogs, Maize gets distracted by every new smell and adventure around her. She is still learning about the world and deserves the chance to do that in a loving home. Maize needs a rescue commitment asap to find a new family!

📧 Please contact [email protected] for more information or to commit to rescue. Transport is available to northern Illinois on Saturday.

Note: Comments and direct messages on social media cannot be responded to due to limited volunteer availability. For questions, additional information, or to commit to rescue, please contact the person listed in the post directly via email.
Quincy K-9 Connection (QK9C) networks at-risk animals in Quincy, IL and the surrounding areas with rescue partners to help secure safe placement. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us save lives. 🐾

06/06/2026

Hello June and Hello FB followers! Look at the babies we helped this week! 👀 Who wouldn't want to add any of these cuties to their pack?!? 🐾💗🍔

1 Twitch, Female, Collie mix
2 Barnes, Male, Poodle mix
3 Pine, Female, Lab mix
4 Willow, Female, Lab mix
5 Juliette, Female, Aussie mix
6 Rizzo, Female, Wire Haired Pointer mix
7 Thor, Male, Gold puppy (SEPARATE TRANSPORT)
8 Ilah, Female, Lab
9 Mud, Male, Black kitten
10 Olive, Female, Tabby kitten
11 Sawyer, Male, Tabby kitten
12 Shortcake, Female, Mixed breed
13 Lady Thumper, Female, Hound mix
14 Auggie, Female, Lab mix
15 Pipsqueak, Male, Mixed breed
16 Mya, Female, Husky

REMINDER: Quincy K-9 Connection is a networking and transporting organization. When shelters (or individuals) ask us for help with their animals, we network to find placement with our rescue partners and then we assist with transport. All animals pictured here have left the Quincy area. They will be evaluated and prepared for adoption by their respective rescue organizations. For that important process to take place, we do not disclose rescue destinations. We will not respond to questions about the animals pictured here on Facebook.

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06/05/2026