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.
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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APL benefits from Bingo games held at
Victory Hall at 19th and Carpenter in Springfield
every MoNDaY from 5:30-8pm.
July 4 - shelter closed for holiday
---------------------- July 11 - Ace Hardware - 1600 W. Wabash, 11am-2pm
July 11 - Gizzy Lu - White Oaks Mall, 11am-2pm
-------------------------- July 18 - Ace Hardware - 1600 W. Wabash, 11am-2pm
July 18 - PetsMart - 3183 S. Veterans, 11am-2pm
July 4 - shelter closed for holiday
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July 11 - Ace Hardware - 1600 W. Wabash, 11am-2pm
-------------------- July 18 - PetsMart - 3183 S. Veterans, 11am-4pm
Cute video of cats in Room 4 of the Cat Loft. The Cat Loft
is open to the public every day of the week from Noon
to 5pm. Please stop by - the cats would love to see you!
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.
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.
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.
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.
