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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.