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Diamond Girl came to TAPS with a skin condition that we are currently treating. We can't wait to see her blossom with a full coat! Someone has worked with her on basic commands in the past since she appears to know sit, down, stay, leave it and drop it. She loves to go on walks, sniff around the play yard and just spending time snuggling with our staff and volunteers. She is food and treat motivated and does great getting leashed up to go on walks. She loves to play catch with her stuffie in her kennel and the staff thinks she'd be a great lap dog! "Whoever thought diamonds were a girl's best friend has never had a dog." This sign is displayed inside TAPS, and I was fortunate enough to bring my daughter with me to volunteer last week. She saw the sign and had to make sure I saw it. When given the opportunity to choose who we would photograph, she chose this sweetheart, and recounted the saying. I don't know about you all but I wholeheartedly agree. She is super silly and cute and had us cracking up during our visit. She couldn't get enough of our scratches, and belly rubs, and hugs, and we couldn't get enough of her! Diamond weighed 44 pounds at her last weigh in Leash Manners: Does not pull Basic Commands: sit Cat introduction in a controlled environment: she thought they were a bit scary hid behind handle when cat hissed. Good with dogs? Yes has been in play group Special Notes
Adoption Fee: $100 Estimated Date of Birth: 3/1/23 Intake Reason: Transferred in from Franklin County, Illinois animal control, original intake as stray 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.
Diamond Girl came to TAPS with a skin condition that we are currently treating. We can't wait to see her blossom with a full coat! Someone has worked with her on basic commands in the past since she appears to know sit, down, stay, leave it and drop it. She loves to go on walks, sniff around the play yard and just spending time snuggling with our staff and volunteers. She is food and treat motivated and does great getting leashed up to go on walks. She loves to play catch with her stuffie in her kennel and the staff thinks she'd be a great lap dog! "Whoever thought diamonds were a girl's best friend has never had a dog." This sign is displayed inside TAPS, and I was fortunate enough to bring my daughter with me to volunteer last week. She saw the sign and had to make sure I saw it. When given the opportunity to choose who we would photograph, she chose this sweetheart, and recounted the saying. I don't know about you all but I wholeheartedly agree. She is super silly and cute and had us cracking up during our visit. She couldn't get enough of our scratches, and belly rubs, and hugs, and we couldn't get enough of her! Diamond weighed 44 pounds at her last weigh in Leash Manners: Does not pull Basic Commands: sit Cat introduction in a controlled environment: she thought they were a bit scary hid behind handle when cat hissed. Good with dogs? Yes has been in play group Special Notes
Adoption Fee: $100 Estimated Date of Birth: 3/1/23 Intake Reason: Transferred in from Franklin County, Illinois animal control, original intake as stray 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.
