Rocket is an adorable 6 month old blue heeler with a bobbed tail.  She has been in foster since May 12th, the same date she had a parvo shot, so she should be ready for her next parvo booster and be very low risk of coming down with parvo.  While in foster, she has been a lively and fun dog to have around.  We've been working with her on long walks and in the yard, but I have noted that she STILL likes to chase cats (finds them irresistable) and she shows some dog aggression to small dogs, which I've read is common to the breed.  

She gets along great with our golden retriever, so I think she'd be good with any larger dog that was dog friendly.  Like any blue heeler or herding dog, I would not recommend her for apartment life.  She needs room to run and play and will need someone with time and energy to spend with her.  She very much wants to be part of things and to "have a job." 

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.