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Gary. We all love Gary. He doesn't seem to know a lot of commands but he has learned "kennel up" during his time at TAPS. He loves going on walks with a toy in his mouth and just enjoying the outdoors watching his surroundings. He loves soft toys, the bigger the better and doesn't not destroy them here at the shelter. He walks well on leash too. He doesn't dart of his kennel and waits to be leashed up. Gary doesn't cuddle in the traditional way but does lean against you with his whole body and head. He's a sweet and proper boy.
Gary does get timid very easily and sometimes won't look you in the eye so a home with a lot of activity and visitors or young and active children probably would not be a good fit. Gary weighs 15 pounds
Adoption Fee: $100 Estimated Date of Birth: 2/10/2019 Intake Reason: Transfer, original intake unknown Animal will be spayed and up to date on vaccines, and microchipped prior to adoption. If their kennel card on display at TAPS shelter facility is marked as unaltered, the animal will be altered prior to being released for adoption. Animal stage may change from time to time based on surgery and medical status. TAPS strives to keep kennel cards as up to date as possible with current information but from time to time, information may change and a new kennel card may be pending. Full and current vaccination schedule and medical records along with any behavioral disclosures will be provided at time of adoption.
Gary. We all love Gary. He doesn't seem to know a lot of commands but he has learned "kennel up" during his time at TAPS. He loves going on walks with a toy in his mouth and just enjoying the outdoors watching his surroundings. He loves soft toys, the bigger the better and doesn't not destroy them here at the shelter. He walks well on leash too. He doesn't dart of his kennel and waits to be leashed up. Gary doesn't cuddle in the traditional way but does lean against you with his whole body and head. He's a sweet and proper boy.
Gary does get timid very easily and sometimes won't look you in the eye so a home with a lot of activity and visitors or young and active children probably would not be a good fit. Gary weighs 15 pounds
Adoption Fee: $100 Estimated Date of Birth: 2/10/2019 Intake Reason: Transfer, original intake unknown Animal will be spayed and up to date on vaccines, and microchipped prior to adoption. If their kennel card on display at TAPS shelter facility is marked as unaltered, the animal will be altered prior to being released for adoption. Animal stage may change from time to time based on surgery and medical status. TAPS strives to keep kennel cards as up to date as possible with current information but from time to time, information may change and a new kennel card may be pending. Full and current vaccination schedule and medical records along with any behavioral disclosures will be provided at time of adoption.
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.
