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Jenny is loving her time in foster care. Her foster mom says: "It's very clear she loves being around people, and she loves playing outside. This girl is in dire need of a good backyard to run around freely! She does lots of zoomies and likes to fetch and tug and apparently dig for small animals. (Are we sure there's not a hound in her?) Working on commands; sit is better, working on stay. She gets excitable, so it's a little work. She jumps, but I think it's only because she wants some love at her level. Working on kennel training; harder, as she definitely doesn't like the crate, but with some chewing tendencies, right now it's for the best. She does best when the kennel is near someone. She'll whimper a bit, but is fine after. When leaving, she'll whimper and bark, as no one is near, but it doesn't seem to last. We make sure we keep a toy in there, and reward her when she comes out. Working on stranger danger: outside seems better, but inside, she'll bark at people but will stop when they sit. Slow intro at her level is best. Noises are better, but we have a lot of white noise going on right now. She's still unsure with the noises, but rarely reacts. Interestingly, with high reward treats, she likes to hide them for later. I watched her "bury" a treat in the folds of a blanket. I'm not too worried, since she doesn't really eat at specific times, and she picks at her food every so often. She's definitely not overeating (we went from a beagle to this, sadly some food got wasted, but that's okay." Leash Manners: good but timid Basic Commands: sit Cat introduction in a controlled environment: did very well Good with dogs? yes Special Notes She is shy and timid but very sweet. She loves attention and does warm up quickly
Adoption Fee: $ 150 Estimated Date of Birth: unknown 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.
Jenny is loving her time in foster care. Her foster mom says: "It's very clear she loves being around people, and she loves playing outside. This girl is in dire need of a good backyard to run around freely! She does lots of zoomies and likes to fetch and tug and apparently dig for small animals. (Are we sure there's not a hound in her?) Working on commands; sit is better, working on stay. She gets excitable, so it's a little work. She jumps, but I think it's only because she wants some love at her level. Working on kennel training; harder, as she definitely doesn't like the crate, but with some chewing tendencies, right now it's for the best. She does best when the kennel is near someone. She'll whimper a bit, but is fine after. When leaving, she'll whimper and bark, as no one is near, but it doesn't seem to last. We make sure we keep a toy in there, and reward her when she comes out. Working on stranger danger: outside seems better, but inside, she'll bark at people but will stop when they sit. Slow intro at her level is best. Noises are better, but we have a lot of white noise going on right now. She's still unsure with the noises, but rarely reacts. Interestingly, with high reward treats, she likes to hide them for later. I watched her "bury" a treat in the folds of a blanket. I'm not too worried, since she doesn't really eat at specific times, and she picks at her food every so often. She's definitely not overeating (we went from a beagle to this, sadly some food got wasted, but that's okay." Leash Manners: good but timid Basic Commands: sit Cat introduction in a controlled environment: did very well Good with dogs? yes Special Notes She is shy and timid but very sweet. She loves attention and does warm up quickly
Adoption Fee: $ 150 Estimated Date of Birth: unknown 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.
