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Hi there, I'm Dawn and I am 3 years old. I am a gorgeous dilute tortoiseshell girl. I came to TAPS harboring a little secret...I was expecting! I have been living with a foster family since! My foster mom has this to say about me: "Dawn came to live with us 12 months ago. She raised 5 sweet baby kittens who have all now been adopted. She loves people, but not other animals. Given enough time, she might get along with another cat, but she does not like dogs. She is a beautiful cat that deserves a loving, patient, quiet home of her own. The family that chooses her should be prepared to buy extra toilet paper. She loves nothing more than toilet paper parties!" If you'd like to meet me, please fill out an online application so my foster mom can make that happen for us!
Hi there, I'm Dawn and I am 3 years old. I am a gorgeous dilute tortoiseshell girl. I came to TAPS harboring a little secret...I was expecting! I have been living with a foster family since! My foster mom has this to say about me: "Dawn came to live with us 12 months ago. She raised 5 sweet baby kittens who have all now been adopted. She loves people, but not other animals. Given enough time, she might get along with another cat, but she does not like dogs. She is a beautiful cat that deserves a loving, patient, quiet home of her own. The family that chooses her should be prepared to buy extra toilet paper. She loves nothing more than toilet paper parties!" If you'd like to meet me, please fill out an online application so my foster mom can make that happen for us!
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
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
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.
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.