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T.A.P.S. No-Kill Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Pekin, IL

TAPS-Tazewell Animal Protective Society was founded in 1958 in Pekin Illinois in a building donated by the City of Pekin on River Road. In 1979, rapidly rising river water forced the evacuation of the animals. Once again, the City of Pekin stepped in and donated a building for the animals. Several moves later, and with the help and generosity of many volunteers and community members, TAPS now has a new home at 100 TAPS Lane. Last year we celebrated 50 year of caring for the homeless animals of Central Illinois.

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100 TAPS Lane
Pekin, IL 61554
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100 TAPS Lane

Pekin, IL 61554

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at T.A.P.S. No-Kill Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Peele's adoption status with email updates.
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Peele

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Pekin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Keye's adoption status with email updates.
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Keye

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Pekin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tia's adoption status with email updates.
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Tia

Australian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Pekin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Luigi's adoption status with email updates.
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Luigi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Pekin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Digiorno's adoption status with email updates.
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Digiorno

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 mos
Pekin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Totino's adoption status with email updates.
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Totino

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Pekin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jacks's adoption status with email updates.
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Jacks

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Pekin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Scott's adoption status with email updates.
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Scott

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 mos
Pekin, IL

Shelter FAQs

We are located at 100 TAPS Lane, behind Tazewell Machine Works (2015 S. 2nd St.)

Mission Statement
TAPS is a shelter of hope for homeless animals. We provide temporary sanctuary and an opportunity for life by bringing companion animals and loving people together.

Vision Statement
TAPS brings companion animals together through a comprehensive, holistic adoption center complete with community outreach and education, aggressive spay/neuter, rehabilitation and training programs to ensure a loving partnership for life.

Additional adoption info

Please note that we receive multiple inquiries daily. Response time may take up to 72 hours. If you are interested in a dog or cat, please submit a no-commitment application at tapsshelter.com or visit our shelter.

Applications are processed in the order that they are received. Our puppies and kittens are extremely popular and receive a significant number of applications. We ask for your patience as we work through them.

Shelter Hours
Tuesday-Friday 12pm-7pm
Saturday 12pm-6pm
Sunday 12pm-4pm (viewing only, no adoptions)
Closed on Mondays

Dog Adoption Fees
6 months and younger: $225
7 months to 7 years: $150
7 years and over: $25

Cats & Kittens
Up to 7 years: $40
7 years old and over: $25

Adoption application

https://tapsshelter.org/adoption/adoption-form/

Pets at shelters & rescues near T.A.P.S. No-Kill Animal Shelter

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PO Box 911,
Kewanee, IL 61443

The Charitable Rabbit

PO Box 342,
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TLC Fosters

Mackinaw, IL 61755

We'll also keep you updated on Lexi's adoption status with email updates.
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Lexi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 8 mos
Normal, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mariah's adoption status with email updates.
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Mariah

Maltese

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos
Normal, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Smokey's adoption status with email updates.
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Smokey

Chihuahua

Male, 5 yrs
Normal, IL
We'll also keep you updated on TILA's adoption status with email updates.
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TILA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
Bloomington, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Raven's adoption status with email updates.
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Raven

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Springfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Marla B.'s adoption status with email updates.
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Marla B.

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Peoria, IL

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