Animal Protective League

Animal Protective League For over 50 years, the Animal Protective League has been an advocate for animals in both Springfield
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APL Book Bark is still on for today! Notice the event is on the front lawn at APL (1001 Taintor Rd) 11am-2pm. Trick or t...
10/18/2025

APL Book Bark is still on for today!

Notice the event is on the front lawn at APL (1001 Taintor Rd) 11am-2pm. Trick or treat path with candy and treats for kids and dogs. Dog themed vendors. Activities for kids and dogs, and a costume contest at 1:30pm!

10/17/2025

Lady is a gentle 10-year-old beagle with a heart full of love and a nose for finding the comfiest spot on the couch. She's the definition of a lap dog and would happily spend her golden years curled up beside you, soaking up all the love you can give.

Though she may be a little shy when meeting new people, once she warms up, she becomes your most loyal shadow. Lady isn’t much of a player – toys aren't really her thing – but she makes up for it with her quiet companionship (and the occasional chatty beagle conversation).

This housebroken sweetheart has impeccable manners indoors, according to her previous owner. She prefers a calm, quiet home where she can be the one and only pet – no other dogs or cats, please. She’s earned the right to be the queen of her castle!

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Bringing adoptable pets out into the community makes it easier for people to fall in love. The MAU helps us reach new au...
10/17/2025

Bringing adoptable pets out into the community makes it easier for people to fall in love. The MAU helps us reach new audiences and gives our animals even more chances to find loving forever homes. Don’t miss these special opportunities to adopt, support APL, and make a life-changing connection!

Help us celebrate Sissy’s Birthday today!!! 🎂  🎉  🎁 This spunky lil lady turned 6 years old and spent her day with her h...
10/16/2025

Help us celebrate Sissy’s Birthday today!!! 🎂 🎉 🎁

This spunky lil lady turned 6 years old and spent her day with her handier shopping at Pet Supplies Plus, a fun walk in the park and riding shotgun in the car!

She is a petite female pittie mix who has been looking for her forever home for 13 months now. She is a a ball of happy energy and her birthday wish is to have a home of her own again. Come see her 7 days a week from noon until 5p at 1001 Taintor Rd!

Yay Sissy!!

APL is looking for volunteers to help clean cat cages at PetSmart in Forsyth, IL! 🧽🐾 The cats will be so thankful for yo...
10/15/2025

APL is looking for volunteers to help clean cat cages at PetSmart in Forsyth, IL! 🧽🐾 The cats will be so thankful for your help (and might even reward you with a few purrs and head bumps 😻).
We need volunteers every day of the week (Monday–Sunday) — so whether you can help one day or multiple days, we’d love to have you on the team! Training will be provided, so no experience is needed — just a love for cats and a willingness to lend a paw. 💚
If you’re interested, please email [email protected] to get started!

Join us this Saturday, October 18th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for  Boo Bark Howl-O-Ween Party for Dogs and Kids! 👻Formerly ...
10/15/2025

Join us this Saturday, October 18th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Boo Bark Howl-O-Ween Party for Dogs and Kids! 👻

Formerly held at Stuart Park, this year, we’re moving the fun to the APL front lawn at 1001 Taintor Rd.

Each attendee will receive a trick or treat bag to explore our path with pet themed vendors, offering merch, candy, and dog treat giveaways.

Enter the pet costume contest with prizes awarded for Funniest, Spookiest, and Best Overall costume.

Dogs can test their skills on our agility course or go digging for treats, while kids get creative with pumpkin painting abd a coloring book station—and don’t miss paw paintings to unleash your pet’s artistic side! 🎨🐾

General Admission is 3$ for one dog, 5$ for two dogs. Costume contest entry is $2. Paw paintings price depends upon the size of canvas.

It’s a tail-wagging good time for the whole family—don’t miss it!

The Animal Protective League is proud to present - PETAL! She's such a sweet girl! She's available for adoption, foster ...
10/14/2025

The Animal Protective League is proud to present - PETAL! She's such a sweet girl! She's available for adoption, foster and our new Homeward Helper Program! Be an advocate for her today! Please call 217-544-7387 or our Foster Coordinator at 217-503-7444!

Pet-A-Pup!!!APL will be onsite tomorrow from 10am-12pm with adoptable dogs to meet and greet!
10/14/2025

Pet-A-Pup!!!

APL will be onsite tomorrow from 10am-12pm with adoptable dogs to meet and greet!

Please help us thank our animal loving friends at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK who held their own Mover for Mutts food drive/fund...
10/14/2025

Please help us thank our animal loving friends at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK who held their own Mover for Mutts food drive/fundraiser for the homeless animals in APL’s care. As you can see, they took in quite a haul that our animals will LOVE. We applaud their generosity and desire to support the community! We are so grateful.

🐾💚 Huge shoutout to Girl Scout Troop  #6062 for stopping by APL and spreading so much love (and a little bit of glittery...
10/13/2025

🐾💚 Huge shoutout to Girl Scout Troop #6062 for stopping by APL and spreading so much love (and a little bit of glittery energy)! ✨ These awesome scouts spent the day making fun rope toys for our cats and dogs 🐶🐱 — and even took time to socialize with the animals, giving them some extra cuddles and playtime.
Our furry friends absolutely loved the attention (and the new toys)! 🎾 Thank you, Troop #6062, for being paws-itively amazing and helping make tails wag and purrs rumble all day long! 💕👏

Mark your calendars—APL’s Fall Trivia Night is back with a spooky twist! Join us on **Friday, November 14th at 7:00 p.m....
10/13/2025

Mark your calendars—APL’s Fall Trivia Night is back with a spooky twist! Join us on **Friday, November 14th at 7:00 p.m.** at the **Columbian Grand Hall (2200 South Meadowbrook Rd.)**. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

This sellout event—brought to you by our wonderful animal-loving sponsors at **Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home** and co-sponsors **R. Watts Electric Inc., American Central Insurance, Bank of Springfield, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka**—promises a frightfully fun evening filled with laughter, trivia, and fundraising for local animals in need.

👻 **Here’s what to expect:**

- **10 rounds of trivia** (including a special _Addams Family_ round—winners receive delicious prize baskets from **Pease’s at Bunn Gourmet**)
- **Decorate Your Table Contest** – show off your spooky creativity for a chance at an amazing prize basket
- **Silent Auction & 50/50 Raffle** – win fantastic items and experiences
- **Door Prizes** – each guest receives 3 free raffle tickets, plus earn more by donating cat or dog food at the event!

🍕 **Upgrade Your Night with VIP Perks!**

- **VIP Table – $250** (includes 2 large 2-topping pizzas + 10 drink tickets for beer or soda, seats up to 10 players)
- **Regular Table – $150** (seats up to 10 players)
- **Individual Tickets – $20 each**

Snacks are welcome, but please support the venue by enjoying their delicious pizzas and menu items (no outside drinks or liquor allowed).

💜 **Every dollar raised goes directly to the Animal Protective League, helping us provide vital care and shelter to homeless and injured animals in our community.**

👉 Don’t wait—this event always sells out! Gather your team, reserve your table, and get ready for a creepy, kooky, and altogether ooky night of trivia fun.

🎟 Tickets are available at [https://animalprotectiveleague.harnessgiving.org/events/3252](https://animalprotectiveleague.harnessgiving.org/events/3252 "‌")

The APL wants to know - Whose team are you on?! Click the picture below and see how you can help a shelter animal today!...
10/12/2025

The APL wants to know - Whose team are you on?! Click the picture below and see how you can help a shelter animal today!

If you want to know more about Fostering - Please contact Kayleigh at the APL! 217-503-7444

https://www.apl-shelter.org/foster-a-pet

Address

1001 Taintor Road
Springfield, IL
62702

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 11am
12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 11am
12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 11am
12pm - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 11am
12pm - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 11am
12pm - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 11am
12pm - 5pm
Sunday 8:30am - 11am
12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12175447387

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