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Meet Buttercup, a charming 2-year-old black and white shorthaired cat with a personality as unique as her coat. Buttercup is initially shy but warms up quickly once she feels safe and secure in her surroundings. She appreciates human companionship but prefers attention on her own terms, savoring affectionate pets and cuddles when she's in the mood. She relishes having a space that is solely hers, where she can retreat and relax in peace. While she knows how to co-exist with other feline companions, Buttercup would thrive best in a home where she can be the sole recipient of attention. Her tranquil nature means she requires a calm and quiet environment, free from the energetic presence of children. With her gentle spirit and loving disposition, Buttercup is sure to bring warmth and companionship to the lucky family that welcomes her into their hearts and home, providing her with the peaceful haven she deserves.
If you are interested in adopting or meeting Buttercup, fill out an application at apl-shelter.org (for adopting) or come visit in-person at the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road in Springfield. The APL is open every day from noon to 5 p.m.
Meet Buttercup, a charming 2-year-old black and white shorthaired cat with a personality as unique as her coat. Buttercup is initially shy but warms up quickly once she feels safe and secure in her surroundings. She appreciates human companionship but prefers attention on her own terms, savoring affectionate pets and cuddles when she's in the mood. She relishes having a space that is solely hers, where she can retreat and relax in peace. While she knows how to co-exist with other feline companions, Buttercup would thrive best in a home where she can be the sole recipient of attention. Her tranquil nature means she requires a calm and quiet environment, free from the energetic presence of children. With her gentle spirit and loving disposition, Buttercup is sure to bring warmth and companionship to the lucky family that welcomes her into their hearts and home, providing her with the peaceful haven she deserves.
If you are interested in adopting or meeting Buttercup, fill out an application at apl-shelter.org (for adopting) or come visit in-person at the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road in Springfield. The APL is open every day from noon to 5 p.m.
We are currently open for adoption every day from 12-5.
We are open for donations every day from 8:30-11 and 12-5.
We are currently open for adoption every day from 12-5.
We are open for donations every day from 8:30-11 and 12-5.
More about this shelter
For over 60 years, the Animal Protective League has been the voice for animals in Springfield and Sangamon County. APL operates a limited admission animal shelter and a high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter clinic along with comprehensive animal-welfare programs. APL is a private, not-for-profit organization and operates primarily by donations.
APL's limited admission animal shelter prioritizes intake by sick, injured, abused and abandoned dogs and cats. APL strives to match animals with carefully screened, loving, permanent owners. All animals leave our shelter spayed or neutered, microchipped, and with all age appropriate vaccinations. Over 2000 deserving dogs and cats are placed in homes every year! APL also has an active group of foster families who provide interim homes until space is available at our shelter.
APL's Spay/neuter clinic performs over 12,000 spay/neuter surgeries every year. In addition to the public, we work with other animal shelters, animal control agencies and animal welfare groups within a 30-mile radius of Springfield. Our free transport system picks up animals from various locations and transports them to our facility for surgery and then returns the animals the following day. This allows many other organizations to have access to low-cost spay/neuter services for their own animals as well as animals in their communities. We currently work with 31 partners in 18 surrounding counties.
APL MISSION
The Animal Protective League is a non-profit 501C(3) organization dedicated to caring for ill, injured and abused homeless animals and coordinating the adoption of those animals by responsible pet owners. It further is commited to ending companion animal overpopulation by offering high-quality, low-cost spay/neuter services.
For over 60 years, the Animal Protective League has been the voice for animals in Springfield and Sangamon County. APL operates a limited admission animal shelter and a high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter clinic along with comprehensive animal-welfare programs. APL is a private, not-for-profit organization and operates primarily by donations.
APL's limited admission animal shelter prioritizes intake by sick, injured, abused and abandoned dogs and cats. APL strives to match animals with carefully screened, loving, permanent owners. All animals leave our shelter spayed or neutered, microchipped, and with all age appropriate vaccinations. Over 2000 deserving dogs and cats are placed in homes every year! APL also has an active group of foster families who provide interim homes until space is available at our shelter.
APL's Spay/neuter clinic performs over 12,000 spay/neuter surgeries every year. In addition to the public, we work with other animal shelters, animal control agencies and animal welfare groups within a 30-mile radius of Springfield. Our free transport system picks up animals from various locations and transports them to our facility for surgery and then returns the animals the following day. This allows many other organizations to have access to low-cost spay/neuter services for their own animals as well as animals in their communities. We currently work with 31 partners in 18 surrounding counties.
APL MISSION
The Animal Protective League is a non-profit 501C(3) organization dedicated to caring for ill, injured and abused homeless animals and coordinating the adoption of those animals by responsible pet owners. It further is commited to ending companion animal overpopulation by offering high-quality, low-cost spay/neuter services.
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