Animal Protective League
1001 Taintor Rd
Springfield, IL
217-544-PETS
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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BRINGING YOUR DOG
It's getting hot outside again, which means the temperature in your car is even hotter. If you plan on bringing your own dog to the shelter to meet a potential buddy, please either ask a shelter staff member for help before arriving (or immediately after arriving) or bring someone to hold your dog outside while everything gets set for the big "meet and greet" - usually done in the play yard.
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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 every day of the week from Noon to 5pm. APL is only closed on major holidays.
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Dogs Available for Adoption
Cats Available for Adoption
All APL Animals Available for Adoption
Recently Adopted APL Animals
Sept. 27 - Ace Hardware - 1600 W. Wabash, 11am-2pm
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Oct. 4 - Ace Hardware - 1600 W. Wabash, 11am-2pm
Oct. 4 - Flea Market to Fabulous - College and Lawrence - 10am-1pm
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Oct. 11 - Ace Hardware - 1600 W. Wabash, 11am-2pm
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Oct. 18 - Ace Hardware - 1600 W. Wabash, 11am-2pm
Oct. 18 - PetsMart - 3183 S. Veterans, 11am-2pm
Sept. 27 - PetsMart - 3183 S. Veterans, 11am-5pm
Sept. 27 - Ace Hardware - 1600 W. Wabash, 11am-2pm
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Oct. 4 - PetsMart - 3183 S. Veterans, 11am-5pm
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Oct. 11 - Ace Hardware - 1600 W. Wabash, 11am-2pm
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Oct. 18 - PetsMart - 3183 S. Veterans, 11am-5pm
Thanks to everyone who attended the Paws in the Park walk-a-thon on July 26th in Washington Park.
The winner of the tallest dog contest was Finnegan. A very friendly, laid-back Irish Wolfhound... he weighs 232 pounds!
Kate Hein with her APL Donation Dog, Tripp Carhartt Hein.
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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.
A three page application must be approved to finalize an adoption. Be prepared in case you find that special friend, download the form below and fill out beforehand.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
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.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
OUR WISH LIST
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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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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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