HOMEWARD BOUND PET SHELTER

1720 Huston Dr.

Decatur, Illinois 62526

Located in Macon County

(217) 876-1266

Dogs & Cats

Help Save Pets

Adoption Process

Applicants fill out an application and pay a $20 hold fee, then undergo an informal interview, veterinary reference check, and possibly a home visit; once approved (usually within 72 hours, with a minimum 24-hour wait), they sign a contract and pay the adoption fee to take the pet home.

Homeward Bound Pet Shelter in Decatur, IL

Homeward Bound Pet Shelter is an animal shelter located in Decatur, Illinois, in Macon County, about 40 miles west of Springfield, IL, and it is one of three such shelters and rescues serving Macon County. The organization shelters and rehabilitates cats and dogs until they can be permanently placed in loving homes, while also providing job training opportunities to adults with disabilities. Prospective adopters can browse adoptable pets, and the shelter also offers foster, donation, and volunteer programs to support its mission.