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Captain

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Pit Bull Terrier

About Captain

Effingham, IL

Breed

Pit Bull Terrier

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
White / Cream, Brown / Chocolate

Behavior

Personality
Loyal, Athletic, Playful, Curious, Independent, Smart, Affectionate, Loves, Friendly
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Captain’s Compatibility

    This pet has bad compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$130

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Captain's Story

Meet Captain <br/>Some dogs sit quietly and wait for life to happen.<br/>Captain crashes into life at full speed with a toy in his mouth and his whole heart wide open. <br/>He’s almost 2 years old, and this boy does everything with intensity:<br/>He loves hard.<br/>He plays hard.<br/>He feels hard.<br/>And right now? Shelter life is hard on him.<br/>🎾 Toys are Captain’s happy place.<br/>Throw one and you’ll see the real him instantly. Joy explodes out of this dog. Zoomies. Spins. Pure happiness. It’s impossible not to smile watching him.<br/>But Captain isn’t just a fun dog.<br/>He’s a deeply loyal dog.<br/>The kind that bonds hard to his people and wants to be part of your world. The kind that doesn’t understand why he keeps getting left behind.<br/>Captain has actually been doing GREAT with men lately and continues to show everyone just how much progress he’s making. He really just needs consistency, patience, and a family willing to let him settle in and trust.<br/>He does have a little separation anxiety, because honestly… Captain loves being with his people. He’ll need a strong crate and a home committed to helping him feel secure.<br/>🏡 Captain’s Ideal Home:<br/>• No small kids or cats<br/>• Active home that understands high-energy dogs<br/>• Strong crate for downtime<br/>• People who want a dog fully invested in loving them<br/>Captain isn’t looking for “someone someday.”<br/>He’s looking for his family.<br/>The people who will throw the toy one more time…<br/>laugh at the chaos…<br/>and finally give this big-hearted boy a place to land.

Meet Captain
Some dogs sit quietly and wait for life to happen.
Captain crashes into life at full speed with a toy in his mouth and his whole heart wide open.
He’s almost 2 years old, and this boy does everything with intensity:
He loves hard.
He plays hard.
He feels hard.
And right now? Shelter life is hard on him.
🎾 Toys are Captain’s happy place.
Throw one and you’ll see the real him instantly. Joy explodes out of this dog. Zoomies. Spins. Pure happiness. It’s impossible not to smile watching him.
But Captain isn’t just a fun dog.
He’s a deeply loyal dog.
The kind that bonds hard to his people and wants to be part of your world. The kind that doesn’t understand why he keeps getting left behind.
Captain has actually been doing GREAT with men lately and continues to show everyone just how much progress he’s making. He really just needs consistency, patience, and a family willing to let him settle in and trust.
He does have a little separation anxiety, because honest

Meet Captain
Some dogs sit quietly and wait for life to happen.
Captain crashes into life at full speed with a toy in his mouth and his whole heart wide open.
He’s almost 2 years old, and this boy does everything with intensity:
He loves hard.
He plays hard.
He feels hard.
And right now? Shelter life is hard on him.
🎾 Toys are Captain’s happy place.
Throw one and you’ll see the real him instantly. Joy explodes out of this dog. Zoomies. Spins. Pure happiness. It’s impossible not to smile watching him.
But Captain isn’t just a fun dog.
He’s a deeply loyal dog.
The kind that bonds hard to his people and wants to be part of your world. The kind that doesn’t understand why he keeps getting left behind.
Captain has actually been doing GREAT with men lately and continues to show everyone just how much progress he’s making. He really just needs consistency, patience, and a family willing to let him settle in and trust.
He does have a little separation anxiety, because honestly… Captain loves being with his people. He’ll need a strong crate and a home committed to helping him feel secure.
🏡 Captain’s Ideal Home:
• No small kids or cats
• Active home that understands high-energy dogs
• Strong crate for downtime
• People who want a dog fully invested in loving them
Captain isn’t looking for “someone someday.”
He’s looking for his family.

Consider Captain for adoption?

How To Adopt

Captain was listed as Adoptable by Effingham County Animal Control
How can I adopt Captain?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Effingham County Animal Control. 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 Captain 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 Effingham County Animal Control for details on the pet.
When can I meet Captain?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Effingham County Animal Control will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Captain, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Effingham County Animal Control, and they'll be happy to help!
Effingham County Animal Control's Adoption Policy
If you are interested in adopting one of our animals, please call 217-347-5695, stop by our shelter at 701 E. Eiche Street, Effingham, IL., or email us at animalcontrol@co.effingham.il.us to request an adoption application. DOGS: $130 and that includes spay/neuter, microchip, and rabies shot CATS: $65 and that includes spay/neuter, microchip and rabies shot

Captain is from Effingham County Animal Control

[Effingham, IL]

Our Mission
We are the animal control facility located in Effingham IL. Our hope is to adopt as many pets as possible, but also to reunite as many lost animals with their owners.
Today's hours: 7:30 to 4
Visits by appointment only
Location
701 E. Eiche Ave. Effingham, IL, 62401

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