Douglas County Animal Shelter

08/30/2026

🐾 Who’s Still Waiting at DCAS? 🐾

We’ve celebrated several wonderful adoptions lately, but these sweet animals are still waiting for their forever homes:

🐱 Cats: Daisy, Simba, Samantha, Brett and Quinn
🐶 Dogs: Oakley—our only dog currently available for adoption!

Please share and help us find loving families for each of them! To learn more or schedule a time to meet them, call DCAS at 217-253-4921 during open hours. 🏡❤️

08/30/2026

🐾 DCAS Has Been Celebrating So Many Happy Tails! 🐾

We’ve had several wonderful adoptions lately, including Mr. Rogers, Walnut, Kira and Patsy, just to name a few! We are so excited for each of them and their new families. ❤️🏡

Kira’s adoption is especially meaningful, as she was one of our long-term residents. Seeing her finally leave the shelter for a loving forever home is a moment we’ll never forget! 🥹💕

Thank you to every family who chooses adoption and gives a shelter animal the second chance they deserve. Congratulations to all of our recent adoptees! 🐶🐱

08/30/2026

🐾 Happy Tails, Patsy! 🐾

Sweet Patsy has officially been adopted! Just look at this cart full of goodies—there’s no doubt she is going to be very loved and spoiled in her new home. 💕🐱

Thank you to Patsy’s wonderful family for choosing adoption and giving her the happy future she deserves. Happy tails, sweet girl! 🏡❤️

08/29/2026

08/29/2026

🐾 DCAS could use your help! 🐾

We are currently in need of paper towel donations. We’re open today from 9–11 a.m., so donations can be dropped off during that time.

While you’re here, stop in and spend some time with the cats in our Cat Room! They would love a few visitors, cuddles and extra attention today. 🐱❤️

Thank you for always supporting our animals!

08/28/2026

🐾 Oakley Is Still Waiting for His Forever Home! 🐾

🐶 Male
🎂 Turns 4 years old in November
✔️Potty trained
✔️ Neutered
✔️ Up to date on vaccines and preventatives
✔️ Good with children
✔️ Good with other dogs
🚫 No cats

Best of all, Oakley’s adoption fee is fully sponsored! That means he can go home for free with an approved application. 🏡🐾

To learn more or schedule a time to meet Oakley, please call DCAS at 217-253-4921 during open hours. Please share and help us find his forever family!

08/28/2026

☀️ It’s a beautiful day at DCAS, and our dogs would love to get outside for a walk or park visit! 🐾💙

If you have a little time to spare, call us at 217-253-4921 to schedule a visit. Our pups would be so happy to see you! 🐶🌳

08/28/2026

🐾dog found on corner of Oak and Jefferson in Arcola. Has a tag but it’s worn down can’t see anything on there🐾 Call us if you know this dog🐾

08/28/2026

Love that one of our alum has a new sister🐾

What a difference one week can make. Q.T., the first of the Gas Station 8 has left the building for a better life.

One week ago she was crammed into a small crate with her litteemates. She was scared, filthy and so unsure of what was happening. This past week she was given a bath, taught how to walk on leash and was showered with lots of love. Today she pranced out the door with her new brother.

It was heartwarming to see her open up and run and play. She is off to have a great life.

We want to thank everyone who donated. Because of you we can continue to help more animals.