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Meet Oanna, a torbie domestic shorthair with a captivating personality and a zest for exploration. At a little over 6 years old Oanna is very striking with her mix of a tortoiseshell and tabby coat. Inquisitive and intelligent, Oanna is always seeking new adventures. When introduced to unfamiliar surroundings, she can't rest until she has thoroughly investigated every nook and cranny. Despite her independent nature, Oanna has a strong bond with her human companions. Chin scratches are her weakness, and she'll purr contentedly as you shower her with affection. It takes Oanna a little time to adapt to new spaces and routines, as she prefers stability and predictability. However, with patience and a nurturing environment, she quickly acclimates and blossoms into a confident and content companion. Her previous circumstances hinted at a life of overindulgence in food, leading her to arrive at a staggering 20 pounds. Thanks to a dedicated weight management plan and a balanced diet, she has successfully shed the excess weight and now maintains a healthy and respectable 12.8 pounds.. If you are interested in Oanna and the adoption process try visiting our website apl-shelter.org.
Meet Oanna, a torbie domestic shorthair with a captivating personality and a zest for exploration. At a little over 6 years old Oanna is very striking with her mix of a tortoiseshell and tabby coat. Inquisitive and intelligent, Oanna is always seeking new adventures. When introduced to unfamiliar surroundings, she can't rest until she has thoroughly investigated every nook and cranny. Despite her independent nature, Oanna has a strong bond with her human companions. Chin scratches are her weakness, and she'll purr contentedly as you shower her with affection. It takes Oanna a little time to adapt to new spaces and routines, as she prefers stability and predictability. However, with patience and a nurturing environment, she quickly acclimates and blossoms into a confident and content companion. Her previous circumstances hinted at a life of overindulgence in food, leading her to arrive at a staggering 20 pounds. Thanks to a dedicated weight management plan and a balanced diet, she has successfully shed the excess weight and now maintains a healthy and respectable 12.8 pounds.. If you are interested in Oanna and the adoption process try visiting our website apl-shelter.org.
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.