Animal Protective League
1001 Taintor Rd
Springfield, IL
217-544-PETS
www.apl-shelter.org
OPEN 7 DAYS
A WEEK FROM
NOON TO 5PM
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The Animal Protective League (APL) of Springfield and Sangamon County
is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to caring for stray and injured animals, and to coordinating adoptions of homeless animals by responsible pet owners.
It also works to educate people about the humane care of and respect for animals, and operates a low-cost spay/neuter program.
APL is a no-kill shelter. APL is funded solely by donations. It exists because of the love and dedication of people who care about innocent animals who cannot help themselves.
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LOCATION
We are located behind the Illinois State Fairgrounds
on Taintor Road. From I55 take the Sangamon Ave. Exit, follow Sangamon to Peoria Rd., turn right onto Peoria Rd., the first road on your left is Taintor Rd., turn left on Taintor, we are the first building on your right hand side that you will see.
MAP TO SHELTER
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VOLUNTEERING
APL is open to volunteers every day of the year from 8:30am to 5pm.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
The dogs are walked 3 times a day — volunteers are always needed and greatly appreciated.
The cat loft is cleaned every morning with the help of volunteers. New volunteers are always welcome.
If you would like more information on becoming a volunteer, you may contact us by calling 217-544-PETS
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STOP BY THE SHELTER
There are over 100 animals waiting to meet you! The shelter is open to the public seven days a week from Noon to 5pm. APL is only closed on major holidays.
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Remember to use a monthly flea and heartworm preventative!
Frontline Plus is a monthly topical flea and tick preventative for dogs and cats. Frontline Plus kills 100% of adult fleas on your pet within 18 hours and 100% of all ticks within 48 hours. Frontline Plus contains an insect growth regulator, S-methoprene, which kills flea eggs and larvae. It’s effective against all stages of the brown dog tick, the American dog tick, the lone star tick and the deer tick (the major carrier of Lyme disease).
Interceptor Flavor Tabs are a palatable once-a-month tablet that prevents heartworm disease, controls adult hookworms, and removes and controls adult roundworms and whipworm infections. Interceptor for cats is the only oral monthly preventative that protects against heartworms and removes adult roundworms and adult hookworms.
Heartgard Plus is a real-beef chewable tablet for dogs that provides protection against heartworms, and treats and controls roundworms and hookworms.
Talk to your veterinarian about appropriate preventatives for your pet.
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APL's Annual Garage Sale will be at the mall again this year on April 16 & 17... stay tuned for details!
Dogs Available for Adoption
Cats Available for Adoption
All APL Animals Available for Adoption
Recently Adopted APL Animals
Sat., Mar 6 - Ace Hardware, 1600 W. Wabash, 11am-2pm
Sat., Mar 6 - PetsMart, 3183 S. Veterans, 11am-2pm
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Sat., Mar 13 - Ace Hardware - 1600 W. Wabash, 11am-2pm
Sat., Mar 13 - Gizzy Lu, White Oaks Mall, 11am-2pm
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE AT NOON DOWNTOWN
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Sat., Mar 20 - Ace Hardware, 1600 W. Wabash, 11am-2pm
Sat., Mar 20 - PetsMart, 3183 S. Veterans, 11am-2pm
Sat., Mar 20 - Rysher Farms, 11am-3pm
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Sun., Mar 21 - Rysher Farms, Noon-3pm
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Sat., Mar 27 - Ace Hardware - 1600 W. Wabash, 11am-2pm
Sat., Mar 27 - Gizzy Lu, White Oaks Mall, 11am-2pm
Sat., Mar 6 - PetsMart - 3183 S. Veterans, 11am-4pm
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Sat., Mar 13, Ace Hardware - 1600 W. Wabash, 11am-3pm
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Sat., Mar 20, PetsMart - 3183 S. Veterans, 11am-4pm
Sat., Mar 20 - Rysher Farms, 11am-3pm
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Sun., Mar 21 - Rysher Farms, Noon-3pm
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Sat., Mar 27 - PetsMart - 3183 S. Veterans, 11am-4pm
Sat., Mar 27 - Ace Hardware - 1600 W. Wabash, 11am-3pm
Kittens will be at Gizzy Lu's (White Oaks Mall)
on the weekends.
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ADOPTION INFO
The adoption fee for our animals is $99.00 for dogs, $90 for puppies, $50.00 for cats and kittens ($65 if adopted in pairs).
All of our animals are spayed/neutered before
being available for adoption. They are given vaccinations and a general wormer. The dogs are heartworm tested, given rabies vaccination, bordetella, canine distemper/parvo, flea preventative and kept on heartworm preventative. The cats are tested for FIV and feline leukemia, given feline distemper, feline leukemia vaccination and flea preventative. All animals are microchipped.
An application must be approved to finalize an adoption.
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AN ADOPTION FORM
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DONATIONS
APL appreciates donated goods such as old towels, blankets, office and cleaning supplies, and other pet-related items. To see our entire Wish List, please click below.
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OUR WISH LIST
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LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC INFORMATION
The first clinic of its kind in Illinois... APL offers low-cost spaying and neutering to pet owners who cannot afford to pay for the services through their regular veterinarian.
DOWNLOAD PDF ABOUT SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC
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WHY IT'S A GREAT IDEA TO ADOPT TWO KITTENS
Besides being insanely fun, there are so many reasons we can't list them all here. So please download this pdf of logical reasons to adopt two at once.
DOWNLOAD PDF ABOUT ADOPTING TWO KITTENS
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MEMORY WALL
Memorialize a relative, friend or animal companion with a plaque on the Memory Wall at the APL Shelter.
DOWNLOAD PDF ABOUT THE MEMORY WALL
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