HAPPY EASTER friends......This week we will not be joined with Sarah, she's busy with our daughter. But we have a special guest from a great shelter. We also have another addition of Claire-ification. ABOUT OUR GUEST:Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL  61554  Phone:  (309) 353-277  Fax:  (309) 353-0072  E-MAIL:  [email protected] of OPERATION:  Tuesday - Friday:  12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Saturday:  12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Sunday:  12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p .m. Tazewell Animal Protective Society (TAPS) is a No-Kill animal shelter that gives dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens a home until permanent homes can BE FOUND. We are located in Pekin, Illinois, which is just outside of Peoria in the Central Illinois area. Please take a few minutes to look around and meet some of the terrific animals we have up for adoption. Please consider adopting your next companion from TAPS No-Kill Animal Shelter. We have dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds and colors. If you don't find a companion animal that is right for your family now, please CHECK back often as we take in new animals almost daily.In addition to pet adoptions, we also offer low COST spay/neutering services, vaccinations, and microchipping.  PLEASE VISIT the Services SECTION of our site to learn more.MissionTAPS is a shelter of hope for homeless animals. We provide temporary sanctuary and an opportunity FOR LIFE by bringing companion animals and loving people together.TAPS brings companion animals together through a comprehensive, holistic adoption center complete with community outreach and education, aggressive spay/neuter, rehabilitation and TRAINING PROGRAMS to ensure a loving partnership for life.Every day we’re saving the lives of cats and dogs all over Central Illinois, but we can’t do it without you! We need community support to CONTINUE our valuable services, and we make it easy for you to support TAPS, with a variety of choices that let you find the best option for you.All DONATIONS are TAX DEDUCTIBLE, as allowed by law, and help support the dogs and cats of TAPS.Cash Donations - Mail cash donations to 100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554 or make your DONATION ONLINE at Network for Good.Schnucks SHOPPING - SIGN UP for a Schnucks eScrip customer card, and a percentage of your grocery bill will go to TAPS. Pick up your eScrip card at TAPS or your local Schnucks today.GoodSearch - Use www.GoodSearch.com for all of your online searching and shopping needs, and you will be helping TAPS at the same time.AMAZON Smile - When you order through Amazon, use AmazonSmile, and a portion of your sale is directed back to TAPS No-Kill Animal Shelter. You smile. Amazon gives.Can Recycling - Save your aluminum cans and bring them to TAPS. Leave them outside our building, and we'll recycle them to raise funds to support the dogs and cats of TAPS.Wish List - Because we’re entirely not-for-profit and rely completely on community support, we’re always in need of key staple items. Donate an item off of our Wish List, and give a dog or cat the basics.RED DOG Houses - TAPS has Gimme Shelter little RED DOG houses at businesses throughout Central Illinois. Consider donating your spare change when you see a Gimme Shelter house to help support our daily operations.Every little bit keeps paws on the ground saving lives – please consider donating today.