Charlie is one of the sweetest dogs I've had the pleasure to foster. He was picked up as a stray in Clay City, but no owner ever claimed him. When he first came here he could barely walk, the pads of his feet were so blistered, scalded an d painful. They were not bleach burns, and it wasn't hot enough for pavement burns, so I believe they were urine scalds from standing in a dirty pen or tied out in filth. He hobbled around painfully for several days, but with TLC, his paws mended and he went from being a sad dejected dog to a sweet loving dog who loves to go on the daily dog walk. He frequently checks in and likes to be close to his people.We've had him neutered and he is ready to go to a new home.

Clay County Animal Rescue & Shelter is located at 375 Water Elm Lane, Flora, IL. Our phone number is 618-665-3005.  We are renovating our shelter so hours are by appointment only. 

The typical adoption fee for dogs is $150.  It includes vaccination, deworming , spay/neuter, heartworm testing on dogs of age and microchipping, which is now mandatory by state law.  Some dogs we discount to as little as $50 due to sponsorship.  Some dogs we ask a higher adoption fee, which helps us recoup expenses on heartworm treatment on other dogs.

All cats are spayed/neutered/vaccinated/flea treated/dewormed and microchipped prior to adoption.  Cat adoption fees range from $60-$100.  We spay/neuter/microchip/vaccinate and deworm all kittens and cats, prior to adoption.  Our shyer/less adoptable cats are classed as "barn cats" and are free with a completed/approved barn cat application, which can be found on our website.

For updates on adoption events and more pics of pets available, go to our website, www.claycountyshelter.com or look for us on Facebook.