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As a no-kill shelter, we have the privilege of committing to animals as long as they need us.  Sadly, by the time that some of the dogs and cats reach our shelter doors, some have already suffered too much to save them. Too often, kittens and puppies come in that have been exposed to tooContinue reading “Furr-Ever Thankful: A Memorial Post”

Congratulations to Willie Waggle, Tom, and Jasmine for finding their forever homes today!

By: Holly Crotty, TAPS Executive Director I don’t know how Rusty originally came to TAPS shelter but he was adopted to a family in 2006.  Rusty was a member of their family for 11 years until his adoptive father passed away and his adoptive mother was moved into a nursing home.  Rusty was surrendered backContinue reading “Furr-Ever Thankful Series- Featuring: Rusty”

CAT OF THE WEEK – MEET CLARENCE Hi there! I’m Clarence and I’m growing up in the shelter. I came in as a tiny kitty with my mom and littermates. My mom tested FIV+ so people had concerns about adopting me. Once I reached the 5 month old mark, the shelter re-tested me and luckily,Continue reading “Pets of the Week- November 16”

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 in a ditch. She could barely stand onContinue reading “Furr-Ever Thankful Series: Clover’s Story”

Daisy Mae is a 4-year-old, girl, hound weighing in at 33 pounds, but is grossly underweight. Daisy came to TAPS in early October from Kentucky and, like so many dogs, came with a blank slate of information which made it fun to take her out of the shelter to learn more about her. Also, whenContinue reading “Doggie Date Day: Daisy Mae”

Congratulations to Ember, Mary, Ally, Chopstick, Hal, Ween, Jerry and Tori for finding their forever homes today!

I remember the exact days that many of our long-term shelter dogs arrived at TAPS.  Both long-term Marleys’ were transferred in from Tazewell County Animal Control as was Vaya.  I personally picked up brindle Marley and Vaya at TCAC and drove them to TAPS.    The first time Odin came to TAPS in 2013, he arrivedContinue reading “Furr-Ever Thankful Series: Odin, Lady Bug, Vaya, Marley (x2)”

Congratulations to Chucky, Spice, Emerson, our cat of the week Gardenia, and Leif & Tayto who were adopted as a pair – for all finding their forever homes today! We did not have a photo of Emerson.

Meet Scooter.  Scooter is a long-term shelter cat that has defied the odds and is thriving at TAPS.  Scooter was walked into TAPS on October 4, 2017 by two local firemen.  They found Scooter in the bushes outside of the firehouse on 14th Street in Pekin.  Scooter was only 3 – 4 weeks old.   ShortlyContinue reading “Furr-Ever Thankful Series: Scooter’s Story”