Bringing a dog into your family is a decision that can fill your life with boundless love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. However, it’s important to recognize that different dog breeds have unique traits, temperaments, and care requirements. Conducting thorough research on dog breeds before adoption is crucial to ensure a harmonious match between your lifestyleContinue reading “Choosing the Perfect Dog Breed for Your Lifestyle”
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What to Expect During and After Adopting from TAPS
Adopting a pet from an animal shelter is an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it’s important for potential adopters to have realistic expectations and understand the process involved. This article aims to provide insights into what adopters should expect during and after the adoption process, with a particular focus on giving the animal time toContinue reading “What to Expect During and After Adopting from TAPS”
TAPS Animal Spotlight: Tauro
Look at sweet Tauro, it looks like he’s found the secret to happiness. He’s willing to share it with you if you might be the right family for him. We would love to get Tauro into a foster or forever home. Tauro has some special needs but if you are willing to accommodate a specialContinue reading “TAPS Animal Spotlight: Tauro”
TAPS Animal Spotlight: Ted
My name is Ted. I am 14-years-old and I am an old soul who loves to lay in the sun and just relax. I am very sweet and friendly. I like attention and pets, but am not overly needy. I was surrendered with my buddy Shadow when we were getting picked on by a newContinue reading “TAPS Animal Spotlight: Ted”
TAPS Animal Spotlight: Neil Diamond
Sadly, Neil’s story at TAPS began because his owner passed away. Shortly after coming to TAPS, he was also found to have heartworms and needed treatment. The good news is that he is now heart-worm free and ready to find his happy ending with his new forever home. They say diamonds are a girl’s bestContinue reading “TAPS Animal Spotlight: Neil Diamond”
Fostering Saves Lives!
Fostering shelter animals is an incredibly rewarding experience that offers a host of benefits for both the animals and the humans involved. Many animals that find themselves in shelters are in need of temporary homes, and fostering is an excellent way to provide them with the love, attention, and care they need while they waitContinue reading “Fostering Saves Lives!”
Pit Bull Awareness
National Pit Bull Awareness Day was started in 2007 to bring positive attention and awareness to Pit Bulls and their responsible owners. Over time, the awareness day expanded to an entire month to highlight this breed that fills far too many shelter kennels across the United States. As a rescue movement, we need to focusContinue reading “Pit Bull Awareness”
TAPS Spotlight: CiCi
By Phyllis Fornoff Linda Elward and I hung out with CiCi this morning. CiCi is an affectionate one year old, 54 pound hound mix who is up for adoption at TAPS in Pekin, IL. CiCi’s surrendering family said that CiCi will scale a 4 foot fence and that she is mostly potty trained. CiCi isContinue reading “TAPS Spotlight: CiCi”
TAPS Spotlight: Lois Lane
By: Linda Elward, TAPS Volunteer Lois Lane is a 5-1/2 year-old, 44-pound, female, low-rider pit bull mix who came to TAPS over a year ago and although she came with no information, we have learned so much about her during her stay at TAPS. Lois’ story started last November when she was found running asContinue reading “TAPS Spotlight: Lois Lane”
TAPS COVID 19 Update – As of July 6, 2020
At Tazewell Animal Protective Society (TAPS), the health of our employees, animals and our customers are our number one priority. We are committed to keeping our staff and community safe. At this time, that means we are limiting foot traffic and the potential exposure to COVID 19 as much as possible. The following restrictions willContinue reading “TAPS COVID 19 Update – As of July 6, 2020”
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