Author Archives: amaybanks

Authored by: Linda Elward It’s time for another Doggie Day Date series and this time we are introducing handsome Dash! We’re going to start out each of these articles by asking our readers and potential adopters to not judge a book by its cover. When you walk through a shelter, you will see different dogsContinue reading “Doggie Day Date Series: Meet Dash!”

Hooray you want to adopt a pet!! Whether it’s your first time adopting a pet or you’re a seasoned pet owner, the thought of bringing home a new dog or cat is always an exciting one. Sometimes we see a picture of a puppy or kitten and we immediately fall in love and know weContinue reading “Want to Adopt a Pet from TAPS? Read This!”

Bear’s Bites is a local business operating in the Central Illinois area offering a variety of single ingredient dog treats. Perfect for pets with sensitive tummies, allergies, or just picky eaters, these treats are loved by all! Sourcing the meat from a local family owned farm, Little Blue Farm, Bear’s Bites treats are hormone andContinue reading “Local Business Feature: Bear’s Bites”

Authored by: Phyllis Fornoff and Linda Elward When choosing a shelter dog, please remember the old adage – don’t judge a book by its cover. When you walk through a shelter, you will see different dogs with many different personalities; ones that are shut down mentally, cowering in their kennel and afraid of human touch;Continue reading “Doggie Day Date Series: Diesel”

Featured Dog: Meet Rowdy Rowdy is a 2 y/o male bulldog mix that certainly lives up to his name! At 60lbs he will need a patient owner that will work with him on obedience, manners and potty training. He will need a significant amount of exercise…he is definitely not the type of dog that youContinue reading “Pets of the Week – August 2”

Most people who met Daphne while she was at TAPS will likely remember her as the curly-tailed, 80lb dog that would springboard off all fours and jump five feet in the air if you lingered too long in front of her kennel.  The first time I met Daphne, I’ll admit I was intimidated by herContinue reading “Adopting a Long-Term Shelter Dog: Daphne’s Story”