Our Mission
Our mission is to be a voice for those who cannot speak, yet deserve a full and happy life. Every day, countless beautiful animals are surrendered to shelters, and some face even worse fates. We’re here to ensure every animal feels special and heard. This organization was inspired by Koda, the girl who changed my life forever. Always joyful, she lit up every room with her big grin and made friends effortlessly. Her name and spirit will never fade—we’re dedicated to fighting for other animals so they too can find their happily ever after.
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Lauren and Morgan started their journey with Effingham Animal Control in 2022 when they adopted Macie, who sadly passed away in 2024. In January 2024, they welcomed Gumbo and Kehlani, and more recently, Opie joined their family. Over the last two years, they’ve built a close connection with the amazing women at Effingham Animal Control. Their dedication to helping every animal in need is truly inspiring.
Michelle has been the chief warden at Effingham Animal Control for six years, and her leadership, along with officers Cheyenne and Mikaela, is what makes Effingham Animal Control such a vital part of the community.
Yes, we are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This means that your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, and we adhere to strict guidelines for financial accountability and transparency.
Koda is the heart and inspiration behind everything we do. With her infectious joy and big smile, she lit up every room and made friends effortlessly. Her presence changed the lives of anyone who knew her, and it’s in her honor that this organization was founded.
Our mission is rooted in her spirit—ensuring that every animal receives the love and care they deserve. Too many animals face uncertain futures in shelters or worse, but we’re here to make a difference. Koda’s legacy drives us to help every animal experience a happy, fulfilling life, just like she did.
Your donation will go directly towards supporting animals in need, covering essential expenses like medicine, food, and shelter supplies.
We use donations to provide necessary items such as medicine, food, blankets, litter, and cleaning supplies to keep the animals healthy and comfortable.
Yes, a portion of our funds goes towards covering private veterinary bills for animals that require medical attention as we see fit.
We will cover the costs of humane euthanasia and cremation services for animals that are suffering and cannot be saved, at our discretion.
We offer donors the option to specify if they would like their donation to go towards a particular need, such as medical care or shelter supplies.
Yes, the funds help cover the costs of adoption events and promotional materials.
The Hearts Behind the Mission
Morgan | Lauren
Vice President | President
Cheyenne | Mikaela | Michelle | Lauren
Treasurer | Board Member | Secretary | President
Find Your Furry Friend in the Heart of Central Illinois
Thank You To Our Lifetime Sponsors!
Your support shows that a single action can make all the difference, giving animals in need a chance for a better life and a forever home!
🐾 Hogs & Dogs 2025 🐾
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support us on Saturday! We had an amazing turnout and your support made the event truly special.
We are excited to announce that we will be doing it again next year bigger and better.
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Great job!!
This is awesome!!!
🐾🧡 Hogs & Dogs was a HUGE success! 🧡🐾
Yesterday’s event was absolutely amazing & our hearts are so full! I can’t thank everyone enough who came out to support us; because of you, we raised an incredible amount of money to help the animals in our community! 🐶🐱🐾
A massive thank you to Legacy Harley Davidson for hosting us & giving us the perfect place to bring this event to life! Your generosity and community spirit mean the world to us.
Thank you also to Brenda McClain, Stacy McGregor, June Solomon, & Jody Bierman for putting together such wonderful raffle baskets!! They were a huge hit! 🎁💖
And a special shoutout to Legacy Harley-Davidson for donating the beautiful guitar for our silent auction; what an amazing contribution! 🎸
It was such a fun day filled with great people, awesome bikes, & so much love for the animals! 🐕💞
We’re so grateful for everyone who helped make Hogs & Dogs such a pawsitive success! 🥳🤩
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Jody-Bret Bierman June Arnold Solomon Brenda Cecil McClain Stacy McGregor thank you so much for your contribution! 🥰
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DONE! .. anything for my furry friends 🫶