Carter

Senior
Male
Large

Domestic Short Hair

About Carter

Springfield, IL

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Senior

(8+ years)

Male

Large

(12-16 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

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Carter's Story

Meet Carter! <br/><br/>Carter is an adorable 8-year-old kitty with a gentle soul. He's on the shyer side and still prefers to spend time hiding as he figures out his surroundings, but with patience and understanding, he'll adjust at his own pace. Carter doesn't ask for much-just a calm environment and someone willing to give him the time he needs to feel safe.<br/><br/>This sweet, cute boy is looking for another chance at a forever home where he can settle in, build trust, and enjoy a quiet, loving life. With kindness and patience, Carter has so much love waiting to be discovered. Come meet him at the Animal Protective League, located at 1001 Taintor Road in Springfield. We are open every day from noon to 5 p.m.

Meet Carter!

Carter is an adorable 8-year-old kitty with a gentle soul. He's on the shyer side and still prefers to spend time hiding as he figures out his surroundings, but with patience and understanding, he'll adjust at his own pace. Carter doesn't ask for much-just a calm environment and someone willing to give him the time he needs to feel safe.

This sweet, cute boy is looking for another chance at a forever home where he can settle in, build trust, and enjoy a quiet, loving life. With kindness and patience, Carter has so much love waiting to be discovered. Come meet him at the Animal Protective League, located at 1001 Taintor Road in Springfield. We are open every day from noon to 5 p.m.

How To Adopt

Carter was listed as Adoptable by Animal Protective League

How can I adopt Carter?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Animal Protective League. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Carter is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Animal Protective League for details on the pet.

When can I meet Carter?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Animal Protective League will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Carter, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Animal Protective League, and they'll be happy to help!

Animal Protective League's Adoption Policy

We have plenty of dogs and cats just waiting to meet you! Our adoption center is open from Noon to 5pm every day. If you see an animal on Petfinder please feel free to call our shelter at 217-544-PETS (7387) to inquire if the animal is at the shelter or in one of our foster homes. There is a simple application process that you will need to complete prior to approval for adoption. Although we occasionally run adoption specials, our regular adoption fees for cats are $50 or two for $65. Our pricing on dogs is variable. Every animal has been spayed or neutered, microchipped, tested for heartworms or FeLV/FIV, and is current on all vaccines. That’s over a $350 value! Animal Protective League 1001 Taintor Road Springfield, IL 62702 We are located behind the Illinois State Fairgrounds

Our Mission

Check out our website at apl-shelter.org for all of our upcoming events and current information. The Animal Protective League is a 501(c) organization and operates both an animal shelter with adoption center and a high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter clinic. We are the regional leaders in ending the euthanasia of healthy, ...