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Meet Oscar, a dignified 5-year-old shorthaired brown tabby cat with a regal presence and a heart full of love. Oscar enjoys the company of humans, but he prefers attention on his own terms, reveling in affectionate strokes and gentle chin scratches when he's in the mood. With his independent spirit and discerning nature, Oscar thrives as the sole feline in the household, where he can reign as the undisputed king of his domain. Despite his preference for solitude, Oscar's affectionate side shines through in quiet moments, as he seeks out companionship and bonds deeply with his chosen human companions. However, Oscar also requires a home with no kids, where he can enjoy a peaceful and serene environment tailored to his needs. With his loyal and devoted nature, Oscar is sure to bring comfort and companionship to the lucky family that welcomes him into their hearts and home. If you are interested in adopting or meeting Oscar, 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 Oscar, a dignified 5-year-old shorthaired brown tabby cat with a regal presence and a heart full of love. Oscar enjoys the company of humans, but he prefers attention on his own terms, reveling in affectionate strokes and gentle chin scratches when he's in the mood. With his independent spirit and discerning nature, Oscar thrives as the sole feline in the household, where he can reign as the undisputed king of his domain. Despite his preference for solitude, Oscar's affectionate side shines through in quiet moments, as he seeks out companionship and bonds deeply with his chosen human companions. However, Oscar also requires a home with no kids, where he can enjoy a peaceful and serene environment tailored to his needs. With his loyal and devoted nature, Oscar is sure to bring comfort and companionship to the lucky family that welcomes him into their hearts and home. If you are interested in adopting or meeting Oscar, 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.
