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Meet Arda, a two-year-old shorthaired grey tabby with a fierce sense of independence and a heart of gold. Nestled in the shelter, she's carved out her own niche, preferring solitude punctuated by moments of quiet affection. Arda's ideal day involves finding a tranquil spot by the window where she can observe the world with a regal air, her sleek fur catching the sunlight. While she treasures companionship, she's selective about when and how she receives affection, preferring it on her own terms. This enigmatic feline seeks a home where her independent spirit can thrive, with understanding guardians who appreciate her unique blend of autonomy and occasional cuddle sessions. With Arda by your side, you'll have a loyal companion who marches to the beat of her own purr. She has FIV, which means she has a weaker immune system than most cats. FIV cats can live a long, happy life, but should not go to a home with FIV-negative cats. If you are interested in adopting Arda, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or fill out an application at apl-shelter.org!
Meet Arda, a two-year-old shorthaired grey tabby with a fierce sense of independence and a heart of gold. Nestled in the shelter, she's carved out her own niche, preferring solitude punctuated by moments of quiet affection. Arda's ideal day involves finding a tranquil spot by the window where she can observe the world with a regal air, her sleek fur catching the sunlight. While she treasures companionship, she's selective about when and how she receives affection, preferring it on her own terms. This enigmatic feline seeks a home where her independent spirit can thrive, with understanding guardians who appreciate her unique blend of autonomy and occasional cuddle sessions. With Arda by your side, you'll have a loyal companion who marches to the beat of her own purr. She has FIV, which means she has a weaker immune system than most cats. FIV cats can live a long, happy life, but should not go to a home with FIV-negative cats. If you are interested in adopting Arda, call the APL at 217-544-7387 or fill out an application at 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.
