We found Rita out in the country where she had been abandoned and was starving to death.  She has thrived at the shelter, of all things, where she has put on weight and is just so happy to see everyone every day.  She is a big lovey and will make someone a super dog.

We tested Rita and unfortunately, she is heartworm positive.  We asked for help/sponsorship for Rita and our community and animal lovers stepped up with an overwhelming outpouring of support.

Rita's heartworm treatment is now totally sponsored.  We have started her on doxycycline and she will receive her immiticide injections and exam on July 9th at Flora Vet Clinic, which gives shelter dogs 50% off heartworm treatment.

Rita could be adopted at any point along here.  Adopters would simply need to give her doxy up until her appointment and bring her to be treated at Flora Vet Clinic on July 9th, which is an overnight.  She could be picked up the following day.

Updates also include that Rita really loves to fetch.  Imagine that.

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.