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 1. Linda Barrick's story
Shortly after LCAR was started, Linda and her husband Jack inquired
at Animal Control for a dog. They found that the person in charge
had been hiding a dog named Galaxy so that it wouldn't get
euthanized. Linda and Jack rescued the dog and brought it home so it
wouldn't get put down. They changed the dog's name to Neko, and he
turned out to be such a wonderful dog that shortly after they
brought him home Jack said he could never give him up. They had Neko
until about five years ago. Neko was so devoted to Jack, and after
Jack's death Neko would wait for him every day at the door. Dogs
experience grief just like people do.
Linda adopted another dog, Max, who also turned out to be a very
special dog. When Linda had her surgery, Max never left her side.
Both dogs turned out to be wonderful: even tempered, house broken,
perfect companions. How can anyone let dogs like these go? Linda
cannot say enough about how wonderful animal adoption is, and could
never be without a dog in her household.
2. Kelly Cale's story
I adopted a puppy from A/C for my 2 sons. His name was Buster. A/C
was at the Logan County Fair that year. We saw Buster, a Black Lab
mix about eight weeks old, and adopted him on the spot. He was the
BEST dog we ever had. He was with us for 12 years and passed away
from a brain tumor.
I also adopted a female Border Collie/ Greyhound/ Lab mix about one
year old, Leah. She was a foster dog at first for me. I couldn't
part with her so she became part of the family. she was great
company for Buster. Leah also came from A/C.
3. Susan Boyd's story
In 2001 our family adopted a poodle mix fur baby named Rascal from
Logan County Animal Control. He was the best fur baby for our family
and lived to be 18 years young. He passed away in August 2018. Our
hearts were very sad and we missed him terribly.
 In
October 2018 we adopted this sweet Beagle named Maggie from Logan
County Animal Control. She is very friendly and loves to cuddle,
have her belly rubbed and go for walks. She has completed our family
again.
Our experience with both adoptions with Logan County
Animal Control were very positive.
4. Leslie Wilson's story
In December 2006, Leslie and her husband were talking about getting
a dog. Her husband was fond of Miniature Pinschers. They got a call
that LCAR had received 14 dogs that were Miniature Pinschers and
Miniature Pinscher/Chihuahua mix. They went and saw a tiny skittish
male dog hiding in the corner and immediately fell in love with him.
They adopted him, naming him Frazier.
Frazier
They were also asked if they could foster a female
named Minnie, and so they went home with 2 dogs. Minnie was being
held for a man in Taylorville, and after a few weeks was transported
to Taylorville, but that relationship did not work out because Mini
apparently didn't like men.
Minnie
So she came back to the Wilson household, and ended
up being Leslie's close companion. Minnie was a "velcro" dog and
ultimately warmed to Leslie's husband.
Minnie passed away five years ago on Valentine's day. Frazier
survives to this day and is now 14-15 years old.
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 The experience with animal adoption has been so
positive for the Wilsons that they now have 3 dogs, including Buddy,
a lab mix.
Buddy
5. Lisa Conley's story
Lisa's family has adopted two animals from Animal Control, one from
Logan County and one from Sangamon County. Their dogs had recently
passed away, and Lisa went to Logan County Animal Control to
volunteer.
Sophie, a cute Yorkie Dachshund looked at Lisa with those eyes and
it was all over. Sophie has been with the Conleys since summer 2013.
Keegan and
Sophie (right)
One day Lisa was at work, a short time after getting Sophie in March
2014 when she got a call from a friend that a spotted puppy was at
Sangamon Animal Control and she needed to get there right away. Lisa
went right there and was the first person. Lisa calls it "Hitting
the lottery!" The adopted puppy, a black Shih Tzu was named Keegan,
got along well with Sophie. In fact they became best buddies.
Keegan with
kitty Buffy
Lisa said she couldn't say enough about rescuing animals from Animal
Control. Both dogs were even tempered, easily house broken,
acclimated well and were even cat friendly. Lisa would recommend
adoption from Animal Control to anyone.
6. Michelle Ramlow's story
Their last German Shepherd passed away 10 years ago. They felt
almost ready for another dog and so Michelle spent two to three
weeks searching the web for dogs in the area. She was looking for a
hard-luck case to rescue.
Michelle ended up going to Logan County Animal Control. There they
were trying to show her a number of dogs, but one beautiful German
Shepherd across the way was barking, got her attention and Michelle
fell in love. Michelle visited every day for a week and finally
brought her home in March 2020, just before covid hit. They named
her Remi and she became their spoiled princess. "She gets everything
she wants," said Michelle.
Remi just turned three in November, is super sweet, very smart, and
came to them housebroken. Michelle said she was able to get in
contact with the original owners to get all the back story and
medical information. The original owners are so happy that Remi got
placed with Michelle and Michelle often sends them updates and
pictures.
Remi is a superb guard dog, did well with obedience training, and is
a real sweetheart.
7. Jennifer Trapp's story
Jennifer heard about a Pitbull at an LCAR meeting, which was
scheduled to be euthanized. When Jennifer went out of curiosity to
visit this dog at Logan County Animal Control, she found that the
dog had apparently been starved by its former owners. The dog seemed
to have a good personality. Jennifer adopted her and took her home.
Her official name became Angel, but she was nicknamed Pittie.
Pittie got along great with Jennifer's other four dogs. Although
Pittie came with health problems, Jennifer nursed her through
expensive surgeries, and as a result Pittie really loves her
"mommy."
Pittie is well tempered and came housebroken. The person at Animal
Control offered that Jennifer could bring the dog back if it didn't
work out, but that never became an issue. Pittie is indeed an angel,
gentle and kind, and defies the public impression that Pitbulls are
mean, violent and dangerous.
These are but a few of the hundreds of life changing stories taking
place here in Logan County each year.
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