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The Angelina Foundation for Animal Welfare was founded to help animals in need and promote a healthy Was she lost and searching for the way back home?

Angelina's Story:
Angelina was a sweet dog who, by no fault of her own, wound up in a county animal shelter. We don't know why she was found wandering alone in the street. Or worse, was she dumped, unwanted? Was anyone looking for Angelina? Angelina was a friendly girl, not aggressive and very adoptable. She would have made a great companion or family pet. But unfortunately, nobody came forward to claim Angelina, and her hold time at the shelter expired. For reasons we don't quite understand, the decision was made to end her life while numerous avenues for her rescue were available. Many shelters in the region have committed to becoming "low-kill" by building a reputation for working with volunteers and rescues in the best interest of the animals. It has been demonstrated time and time again that when county or city facilities commit to saving lives, their communities rise up to assist with both monetary and volunteer support. It is a win-win-win situation for ALL, most importantly for the pets, the members of the community and their families. The death of sweet Angelina has become a call to action to fuel the winds of change. Our vision is to see every county or city shelter become low-kill and rescue-committed. Our vision is to see every animal given the opportunity for a happy and healthy life in a loving home. Because of the great amount of need in our region, we have expanded our mission to include proactive measures to stop the pet-overpopulation problem before it starts. Our goal is to reach out to members of the community to educate and assist with low-cost spay & neutering programs, pet nutrition assistance and more. Rest in peace, sweet Angelina. Your death will not be in vain. Your story will be shared to help other animals in need, to eliminate needless euthanizing of healthy animals, to reduce the numbers of unwanted animals through spay/neuter programs, to educate the community and to ensure a healthy animal population throughout our region.

10/09/2026

More adoption updates from NAWS Humane Society of Illinois , a couple from us and one last pup to Pet Pack Rescue Initiative .
Thanks to everyone involved!

10/01/2026

Our final month post.
For the month of September:
15 cats and kittens were sent to rescue
4 dogs and puppies were sent to rescue

1 dog was adopted

Sadly, a kitten that was found badly injured with a broken leg and pelvis was humanely euthanized.

$805.06 was spent on vet bills
$75 was reimbursed for supplies

Counties we assisted include:
Randolph, Franklin, Johnson, Williamson, and Pulaski.

Thanks to all who've supported us . It couldn't have been done without you!

09/27/2026

💔Some goodbyes are harder than words can ever explain.

After years of rescuing, loving, & fighting for animals who needed someone to believe in them, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to officially close & dissolve The Angelina Foundation. We haven’t made this decision lightly, due to life changes that are out of my control & health issues with my daughter that are taking the majority of my time, I’m unable to focus on rescue.

This rescue has been so much more than an organization. It has been countless sleepless nights, emergency vet visits, happy tears, heartbreak, transports, fundraisers, & most importantly, saving 3,353 animals since I became President of The Angelina Foundation in November of 2020.

We will forever carry the memories of the ones we saved, the ones we couldn’t, & every person who stood beside us through it all.

To our fosters, adopters, donors, monthly donors, veterinarians, transporters, supporters, & everyone who ever shared a post or opened their heart to one of our animals a thank you will never seem like it’s enough.

As we dissolve the Foundation, our remaining charitable assets will be given to other 501(c)(3) animal rescues, so the resources we’ve worked so hard to build can continue helping animals in need. Our sister partner Howlin 4 Hope in Southern Illinoiswill still be working to save animals here in Southern IL.

Walking away from something we poured so much of our hearts into is incredibly painful. But we are also deeply proud. Proud of the lives saved. Proud of the families created. Proud of every animal who got the happy ending they deserved.

The Angelina Foundation may be ending, but the love, the memories, & the lives we touched will never be forgotten.

Our page will remain active for the next few weeks as we tie up all of our loose ends. Thank you for being a part of our journey. 💜💜💜

09/27/2026

More adoption updates from NAWS Humane Society of Illinois! Thank you for sending these pics!

09/25/2026

September 16th, 17th, and the 25th eighteen sweet souls were sent to rescue.
On the 16th , 8 were sent to TAPS Pekin, IL , Precious Pets Almost Home, and Pet Pack Rescue Initiative with the transport team at Howlin 4 Hope in Southern Illinois .
The 17th and today, we took 10 to Belleville Area Humane Society.
We cannot thank the rescues and transport team enough for helping us with these!
IT TAKES A VILLAGE!!

09/15/2026

More adoption pics to share today. All the cats are from NAWS Humane Society of Illinois and one pup adopted from TAF.
Thank you NAWS for sending the pics, we do appreciate the updates.

09/01/2026

August was the slowest month ever. It's getting more difficult as rescues are full with few adoptions. Here's what we accomplished:
3 cats/kittens to rescue
15 dogs/puppies to rescue
6 kittens were given fvrcp vax
1 sick kitten got meds
3 kittens were tested
1 dog was spayed, HW tested and vaccinated

Money spent for vetting $423.21

Counties we assisted include
Johnson, Hardin, Jackson, Alexander and Randolph

08/27/2026

4 more puppies off to rescue this week with Howlin 4 Hope in Southern Illinois . Once again, thanks to the transport team of volunteers that gets them to rescue along with the transport Coordinator at Howlin and Epitome Dog Rescue for taking these 4!

08/25/2026

Good day for adoption updates! Thanks to NAWS Humane Society of Illinois and Dogs4U for these pics, we appreciate it.

08/21/2026

Another 7 out to rescue in the past 2 weeks. So thankful for the rescues taking from us and for the Howlin 4 Hope in Southern Illinois transport team for getting them to safety.
It's very slow right now and we are happy for these.
Thanks to NAWS Humane Society of Illinois , Novastar, Kats and Kritters and All Life is Valuable for taking these.

Address

P. O. Box 1115
Benton, IL
62812

Website

http://theangelinafoundation.org/

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