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Shakira

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Medium
  • Mixed Breed

About Shakira

Effingham, IL

Breed

Mixed Breed

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Female
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Brown / Chocolate, Black

Behavior

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

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Shakira’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has bad compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Shakira's Story

Shakira Has Been Waiting 566 Days <br/>August 3, 2024.<br/>That’s the day Shakira entered the shelter — and she’s still here.<br/>Five hundred and sixty-six days.<br/>Not for lack of personality.<br/>Not because she isn’t lovable.<br/>Not because she doesn’t try.<br/>For over 15 months, she’s watched seasons change. She’s watched people come and go. She’s watched other dogs leave… while she stays.<br/>And in all that time, Shakira has never stopped being Shakira.<br/>She still launches herself at life with Olympic-level enthusiasm.<br/>She still rolls in the grass like it’s a competitive sport.<br/>She still does zoomies, backflips, and full scent investigations like every day is the best day ever.<br/>And yet… every night, she goes back to a kennel. <br/>Shakira is smart, silly, athletic, loyal, and absolutely overflowing with personality. She’s “a little extra” in the best way — the kind of dog who turns a simple walk into a parade and an ordinary afternoon into a highlight reel.<br/>She doesn’t do life halfway. She cannonballs into it.<br/><br/>Shakira’s Ideal Home:<br/>• Active humans who enjoy doing things<br/>• No small children (those zoomies have horsepower)<br/>• No other pets — she wants to be the star<br/>• Someone who laughs at her goofy antics and loves her huge heart<br/>• A secured yard or solid leash skills (she investigates every smell like it’s breaking news)<br/>Since August 3, 2024, she’s done everything asked of her.<br/>She’s waited patiently.<br/>She’s kept her joy.<br/>She’s kept believing.<br/>566 days is a long time to wait for your person.<br/>After all this time, she deserves more than another night in a kennel.<br/>She deserves a couch.<br/>A yard.<br/>A family.<br/>A forever.<br/>If you’ve been searching for a dog with energy, brains, humor, and heart —<br/>Shakira is your girl.

Shakira Has Been Waiting 566 Days
August 3, 2024.
That’s the day Shakira entered the shelter — and she’s still here.
Five hundred and sixty-six days.
Not for lack of personality.
Not because she isn’t lovable.
Not because she doesn’t try.
For over 15 months, she’s watched seasons change. She’s watched people come and go. She’s watched other dogs leave… while she stays.
And in all that time, Shakira has never stopped being Shakira.
She still launches herself at life with Olympic-level enthusiasm.
She still rolls in the grass like it’s a competitive sport.
She still does zoomies, backflips, and full scent investigations like every day is the best day ever.
And yet… every night, she goes back to a kennel.
Shakira is smart, silly, athletic, loyal, and absolutely overflowing with personality. She’s “a little extra” in the best way — the kind of dog who turns a simple walk into a parade and an ordinary afternoon into a highlight reel.
She doesn’t do life halfway. She cannon

Shakira Has Been Waiting 566 Days
August 3, 2024.
That’s the day Shakira entered the shelter — and she’s still here.
Five hundred and sixty-six days.
Not for lack of personality.
Not because she isn’t lovable.
Not because she doesn’t try.
For over 15 months, she’s watched seasons change. She’s watched people come and go. She’s watched other dogs leave… while she stays.
And in all that time, Shakira has never stopped being Shakira.
She still launches herself at life with Olympic-level enthusiasm.
She still rolls in the grass like it’s a competitive sport.
She still does zoomies, backflips, and full scent investigations like every day is the best day ever.
And yet… every night, she goes back to a kennel.
Shakira is smart, silly, athletic, loyal, and absolutely overflowing with personality. She’s “a little extra” in the best way — the kind of dog who turns a simple walk into a parade and an ordinary afternoon into a highlight reel.
She doesn’t do life halfway. She cannonballs into it.

Shakira’s Ideal Home:
• Active humans who enjoy doing things
• No small children (those zoomies have horsepower)
• No other pets — she wants to be the star
• Someone who laughs at her goofy antics and loves her huge heart
• A secured yard or solid leash skills (she investigates every smell like it’s breaking news)
Since August 3, 2024, she’s done eve

How To Adopt

Shakira was listed as Adoptable by Effingham County Animal Control
How can I adopt Shakira?
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 Shakira 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 Shakira?
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 Shakira, 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

Shakira 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: 9:00 to Noon
Visits by appointment only
Location
701 E. Eiche Ave. Effingham, IL, 62401

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