This big beautiful bouncy boy was surrendered from a home in the country where they thought he and his brother (since adopted out) were cute as little puppies, apparently, but then didn't do much with them as they matured.  Bakari is learning about walking on a leash and is doing well settling in at the shelter.  Unfortunately, Bakari is heart worm positive, we discovered when we had him neutered and vaccinated for rabies.  However, he is a perfect candidate for a slow kill heart worm treatment of Advantage Multi given monthly. We are happy to discuss this approach and share studies of it's effectiveness with possible adopters.  If interested, please fill out an adoption application on our website:  claycountyshelter.com

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.