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Thelma Todd is looking for her perfect match, she is tired of looking in all the wrong places so she packed her leash and treats and hit the road for TAPS. Thelma loves to take leisurely strolls while stopping to smell the roses. She is in no big hurry and doesn't understand why puppies these days are in such a hurry pulling the leash this way and that, zooming circles around....well everything. Thelma has learned to slow down, smell the fresh air, enjoy the quiet quality time in nature with her special someone. She does not react to other dogs, there is no reason to yell back at them when they bark at her. She does not have time for such non-sense, its very undignified. Thelma has learned the value of gazing into the humans eyes .This girl knows the kind human can not resist her loving gaze This is how you get the human to pet you, give yummy treats, and stroke ears. Thelma said her perfect match will love to sit down watch some tv or kick their feet up and read while she sits at your side quietly getting scratched. Those puppies are into everything and that makes it hard for the human to relax for a little me time. She knows the best medicine is just to sit quietly and breath while petting a dog, Are you looking for a partner to share your down time with? If so Thelma is taking applications for her perfect match at tapsshelter.org. Leash Manners: walks slow and sniffs does not pull Basic Commands: not responding to any yet she is still settling in Cat introduction in a controlled environment: she liked them nose to nose good tail wag Good with dogs? no reaction eligible for dog intro Special Notes: Thelma Todd is not potty trained and will need work in this area
Adoption Fee: $ 60 Estimated Date of Birth: Unknown Intake Reason: Transfer in from another shelter 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.
Thelma Todd is looking for her perfect match, she is tired of looking in all the wrong places so she packed her leash and treats and hit the road for TAPS. Thelma loves to take leisurely strolls while stopping to smell the roses. She is in no big hurry and doesn't understand why puppies these days are in such a hurry pulling the leash this way and that, zooming circles around....well everything. Thelma has learned to slow down, smell the fresh air, enjoy the quiet quality time in nature with her special someone. She does not react to other dogs, there is no reason to yell back at them when they bark at her. She does not have time for such non-sense, its very undignified. Thelma has learned the value of gazing into the humans eyes .This girl knows the kind human can not resist her loving gaze This is how you get the human to pet you, give yummy treats, and stroke ears. Thelma said her perfect match will love to sit down watch some tv or kick their feet up and read while she sits at your side quietly getting scratched. Those puppies are into everything and that makes it hard for the human to relax for a little me time. She knows the best medicine is just to sit quietly and breath while petting a dog, Are you looking for a partner to share your down time with? If so Thelma is taking applications for her perfect match at tapsshelter.org. Leash Manners: walks slow and sniffs does not pull Basic Commands: not responding to any yet she is still settling in Cat introduction in a controlled environment: she liked them nose to nose good tail wag Good with dogs? no reaction eligible for dog intro Special Notes: Thelma Todd is not potty trained and will need work in this area
Adoption Fee: $ 60 Estimated Date of Birth: Unknown Intake Reason: Transfer in from another shelter 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.
