Niko is part of a litter of six puppies relinquished to the shelter.  They are all aussie or aussie crosses.  Three of the puppies can see, but are deaf, of which Niko is one.  We think he is crossed with something significantly bigger than an aussie due to his build and size. 

Being deaf doesn't seem to slow him down one bit, but he does need a fenced in yard and an owner that can see past his immediate cuteness as a puppy to a lifetime of committment.  Aussies are HIGHLY trainable, so he should learn hand signals just fine. 

We require an approved application before setting up appointments to see the puppies.  Adoption applications can be found on our website under forms applications.  www.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.