Monthly Archives: August 2020

Pit Bulls in shelters across the United States face many barriers to adoption, often due to preconceptions about the breed, breed-specific policies, and bans. While they make up about 6% of the domestic dog population, they average about 33% of the breeds found in animal shelters across the United States with only 1 in 600Continue reading “Finding a Home for Daffadil”

Featured Cat: Rick Springfield Hi there, I’m Rick Springfield and I am 4 years old. I am a handsome, white kitty who came from a nearby animal control. I have soft, sleek fur, and I enjoy being petted and brushed. I am curious and like to explore, bat at toys, look out windows, and sitContinue reading “Pets of the Week: August 31”

Congratulations to Abby and Panda, who were adopted together today!! Surplus and Jackson also found their forever homes!

By: Holly Crotty, Executive Director at TAPS I was contacted one Saturday afternoon about Clover. The sending animal control received several reports of a dog running on the interstate. They were unable to locate the dog. As I understand it, a volunteer went out to search and found Clover, as they named her, laying inContinue reading “Together We Are Saving Lives: Clover’s Story”

Congratulations to Beans, Sweet Cheeks, Colby, Stella, Kovu and Tiana for finding their forever homes today!

Meet Dorian Grey and Sam Elliot! We are 3 year old handsome, Russian Blue, young men, here at the shelter from a nearby animal control, where we were owner surrendered. We would really love to be able to stay together. These two could be described as sweet teddy bears. They are so soft and nice,Continue reading “The Blues Brothers”

Congratulations to Kale, Bernie, Makk, Manilow, Rocco – and Papaya & Joey, who were adopted together!

Congratulations to Mitchell, Pupcorn, Maisie and Opie for finding their forever homes today!

Congratulations to Cheech, Surplus and Sandia for finding their forever homes today!

These two beautiful Great Danes, Nicolai and Sasha, were brought to TAPS together in early July and while we don’t know much about their history, they appear to be human and dog friendly. As a large breed, we are looking to place them in a home that has adequate space, both in the home andContinue reading “Double Double Toil and Trouble – Meet Sasha and Nicolai!”