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TAPS had a total of 28 adoptions for the week of February 1, with a total of 9 cat adoptions (including special Jem that was FIV+) and 19 dog adoptions!

Dog of the Week: Nina Nina is a super sweet, American pit bull mix who is 8 years old. Nina came to TAPS in mid-December from PAWS and is quiet, friendly and 61 pounds of pure sweetness! Although Nina arrived at PAWS as a stray, it is apparent that Nina is familiar with car ridesContinue reading “Pets of the Week: Feb 1”

Cayenne is a beautiful 3-year-old, 66-pound, female pit bull mix who has a stunning reddish coat and infectious smile. Cayenne entered the shelter system on December 11th when she was surrendered to Tazewell County Animal Control because her family could no longer care for her, but Cayenne appears to have been well cared for andContinue reading “Doggie Spotlight: Cayenne”

A total of 23 dogs and cats were adopted last week (13 dogs and 10 cats)! In case you missed them, check out all the happy faces below! And just in case you’re counting, some of our puppies went so fast that we weren’t able to get their photos, so they are unfortunately not picturedContinue reading “Adoptions for Jan 25th-31st”

Maze is a sweet 3 year old mixed breed dog (with maybe some Dalmatian) at TAPS in Pekin, IL. Maze came to TAPS from Tennessee in early January. He is said to have lived with other dogs so he is thought to be dog friendly. Cats unknown. Maze seems a little scared in his kennelContinue reading “Doggie Date Day: Featuring Maze”

Congratulations to Bandit, Nashville, Remington Steele, Eggnog, Wrenlen, Jane Pawsten, Cherry, and Bianca!

Featured Dog: Cora Big and beautiful, Cora is a large mixed breed dog weighing in at 73 pounds. Although 5 years old, Cora acts like a puppy and I suspect she has never had a lot of guidance or obedience training. She can be quiet “mouthy” and will try to jump on you – butContinue reading “Pets of the Week: Cora and Harvest”

Nina is a super sweet, American pit bull mix who is 8 years old. Nina came to TAPS in mid-December from PAWS and is quiet, friendly and 61 pounds of pure sweetness! Although Nina arrived at PAWS as a stray, it is apparent that Nina is familiar with car rides and a home. In myContinue reading “Doggie Date Day: Featuring Nina”

George Swoony is a fantastic 1-½ year old yellow lab mix (boy) who is on the small side weighing in at only 35 pounds. George came to TAPS in late September from a shelter in Tennessee and before that, came from a hoarding situation. When he arrived at TAPS he had a horrible skin infectionContinue reading “Doggie Date Day Feature: George Swooney”