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Many people in the community
happily give space in their heart to support, and adopt, shelter
pets. The most well known shelter in the area is of course the Human
Society of Logan County. The Humane Society does amazing work and
should be celebrated, however, there is another way to help animals
who are in desperate need in Lincoln and Logan County.
Enter Logan County Animal Rescue.
LCAR is an all volunteer pet rescue organization which emphasizes
pet adoption and animal care. They are a 501c3 not-for-profit
organization.
LCAR works heavily with Logan
County Animal Control. They help to provide shots and veterinary
services to animals as well as transport animals to no-kill shelters
throughout Illinois. Since 2009 LCAR has saved over 3,500 animals.
Each year LCAR does a "Christmas
Campaign" to raise funds for larger purchases or specific goals. In
2023 they were able to purchase a five foot tall, stainless-steel
cage unit with four sections available for housing. Each section is
large enough to hold two large cats, a mama and her kittens or even
a small dog.
The 2024 campaign allowed for LCAR
to install coverings over the outdoor kennels at Logan County Animal
Control this past July. The timing could not have been better as the
covers were installed just before a severe heat wave.
Working with Animal Control and C.
R. Coffmann of Master Builders of Lincoln, LCAR was able to turn the
support of Logan County donors into shade and shelter for many
animals that needed it.
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Not only are the dogs protected
from the sun but also rain, snow and other elements. In
addition, there have been trees planted to provide even more
shade during the "dog days" of summer.
This year LCAR plans to focus their
Christmas Campaign on raising funds to provide spay and neuter
services to as many animals as possible throughout 2026. Without
this service animals can not be adopted.
If you are interested in donating
to LCAR you can visit their
Facebook
or website for
more information.
It should also be mentioned that
LCAR helps promote the animals that are up for adoption at Logan
County Animal Control. They post pictures and information on web
outlets and, from time to time, pay adoption fees.
Logan County Animal Control does
have cats and dogs looking for a forever home and they will be happy
to start the application process with you. You should always call
first as they might be out on a service call somewhere in the
county.
Animal Control is located at 1517
N. Kickapoo Street in Lincoln. They are open Mon. - Fri. form 10:30
a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You can reach them at (217) 735-3232. They also
have a
Facebook page where you can view some of the animals up for
adoption. However, if you see Forest you should know he came home
with me the day after I took the pictures for this article.
Support LCAR and all of the local
animal shelters. If you can, please open your home to an animal that
needs it. It can change your life.
[Jeff Wyles]
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