Ben is a purebred border collie that came into our care because the previous owner had no time for him.  We have had him neutered and heartworm tested (negative.)

Ben is in a foster home.  He is very shy/nervous of strangers, but once he gets to know them, he is very attached and loving, as border collies tend to be.

Small children make him nervous, so we don't recommend him for a home with small children.

We think Ben would do well on a farm setting with an owner who has time and energy for him because Ben will bond up and be a great companion, but is likely to always be a bit shy about strangers/new people.

Ben is a beautiful dog.  I will get some pics of him to share.

His adoption fee is $150, fully vetted, with a completed/approved adoption application which can be found on our website:  www.claycountyshelter.com under forms/applications.

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.