Peoria County Animal Protection Services

Address

2600 NE Perry Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603

(309) 672-2440

www.peoriacounty.org/pcaps

AKA:

PCAPS or PAWS

Description:

Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) demonstrates a successful partnership between governmental agencies and private organizations. The shelter is operated by the County of Peoria through agreements with the Peoria Humane Society and the Peoria County Veterinary Medical Association and remains the only animal shelter in Peoria County.

Hours:

Main Office Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Animal Abuse and injured wildlife can be reported 24/7. To report outside of office hours, please call 309-674-3131, or the Peoria Police Department or Peoria County Sheriff immediately.

Adoption Viewing: Monday through Saturday, 12:00 p.m.(Noon) to 5:00 p.m.

Intake Process:

Please call or visit office.

Program Fees:

Vary depending on program

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Varies depending on program

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

June 23, 2021

Volunteer Opportunities:

Many. Please call or e-mail Patti.

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

2600 NE Perry Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Main Line (Mon-Sat: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)

(309) 672-2440

Emergency Number

(309) 674-3131

Special Notes/Funding

Animal Services.

Description

Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) offers animals for adoption.

Availability

Main Office Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Animal Abuse can be reported 24/7. To report outside of office hours, please call 309-674-3131, or the Peoria Police Department or Peoria County Sheriff immediately. Adoption Viewing: Monday through Saturday, 12:00 p.m.(Noon) to 5:00 p.m.

Hours

Main Office Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Animal Abuse can be reported 24/7. To report outside of office hours, please call 309-674-3131, or the Peoria Police Department or Peoria County Sheriff immediately. Adoption Viewing: Monday through Saturday, 12:00 p.m.(Noon) to 5:00 p.m.

Required Documents

Please call.

Eligibility

Those looking to adopt a pet. Please call.

Fees

Vary depending on the animal.

Intake Procedure

1. Visit the shelter between noon and 5 pm Monday through Saturday to see the pets available for adoption.
2. When you see an animal you're interested in, a staff member will get it out for you for a private visit.
3. All dogs, cats, and rabbits must be spayed or neutered. Most have the surgery before they go home. Some have to come back for surgery when they are old enough. The surgery is included in the adoption fee.
4. There is generally a 24-hour waiting period before you can pick up your new pet. This allows PCAPS to have the animal seen by the veterinarian and bathed before it goes home. Sometimes the waiting period is a day or two longer depending on the surgery schedule.
5. All family members should see and consent to the new pet before it goes home.
6. PCAPS requires landlord approval for the pet if you rent your home.
7. PCAPS asks that all new owners take their pets to their veterinarian within 7-10 days of adoption to ensure the animal is healthy and begin a relationship with their veterinarian.
8. All dogs and cats receive a microchip, a general de-wormer and initial vaccinations prior to release. New owners must follow through with rabies vaccine and registration at their own veterinarian.

Languages

English

Service Area

Peoria County

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    Special Notes/Funding

    Animal Services.

    Description

    PCAPS takes in stray animals found in Peoria County and has agreements with other counties to take in their stray animals. It also accepts reports of animal bites.

    Availability

    Main Office Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Animal Abuse can be reported 24/7. To report outside of office hours, please call 309-674-3131, or the Peoria Police Department or Peoria County Sheriff immediately. Adoption Viewing: Monday through Saturday, 12:00 p.m.(Noon) to 5:00 p.m.

    Hours

    Main Office Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Animal Abuse can be reported 24/7. To report outside of office hours, please call 309-674-3131, or the Peoria Police Department or Peoria County Sheriff immediately. Adoption Viewing: Monday through Saturday, 12:00 p.m.(Noon) to 5:00 p.m.

    Required Documents

    Usually none

    Eligibility

    Those who need to report a stray animal, are in search of a lost animal, or need to report an animal bite

    Fees

    Usually none

    Intake Procedure

    Please call.

    Languages

    English

    Offered Outside of Physical Location

    Yes

    Service Area

    Peoria County

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        Special Notes/Funding

        Animal Services.

        Description

        PCAPS offers numerous volunteer opportunities for those looking to work directly with animals who are abandoned, lost, abused, sick, or otherwise in need of care.

        Availability

        Main Office Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

        Hours

        Hours will vary.

        Required Documents

        Please call.

        Eligibility

        -Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and be willing to attend a two-part orientation and training session.
        -A minimum of a three month commitment must be made to the program.

        Fees

        None

        Intake Procedure

        Please call or e-mail Patti.

        Languages

        English

        Service Area

        Peoria County, but volunteers are welcome from anywhere

        Geography Served

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          Special Notes/Funding

          Animal Services.

          Description

          Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) PCAPS is an open admission shelter and accepts every animal that enters. It remains the only shelter in Peoria County.

          Availability

          Main Office Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Animal Abuse can be reported 24/7. To report outside of office hours, please call 309-674-3131, or the Peoria Police Department or Peoria County Sheriff immediately. Adoption Viewing: Monday through Saturday, 12:00 p.m.(Noon) to 5:00 p.m.

          Hours

          Main Office Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Animal Abuse can be reported 24/7. To report outside of office hours, please call 309-674-3131, or the Peoria Police Department or Peoria County Sheriff immediately. Adoption Viewing: Monday through Saturday, 12:00 p.m.(Noon) to 5:00 p.m.

          Required Documents

          Please call.

          Eligibility

          Homeless or lost animals and those wanting to assist and/or adopt them

          Fees

          Vary. Please call.

          Intake Procedure

          Please call.

          Languages

          English

          Offered Outside of Physical Location

          Yes

          Service Area

          Peoria County

          Geography Served

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            Special Notes/Funding

            Animal Services.

            Description

            Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) investigates reports of animal cruelty, neglect, or abuse.

            What is neglect?

            Law requires pet owners provide the basic necessities to prevent suffering for their animal companions. Animals must receive:

            -Adequate food
            -Continuous water
            -Shelter and protection from the weather
            -Medical care to prevent suffering

            Other signs an animal may be suffering include matted hair, overgrown nails, constant confinement in a crate, locked in a car on a hot day, or injuries that are not treated.

            What is cruelty?

            PCAPS characterizes cruelty as intentional behavior meant to harm or kill an animal including participating in dog fights; hitting, beating, kicking, or abusing an animal; or any act that causes harm to a domestic animal.

            Availability

            Main Office Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Animal Abuse can be reported 24/7. To report outside of office hours, please call 309-674-3131, or the Peoria Police Department or Peoria County Sheriff immediately.

            Hours

            Animal Abuse can be reported 24/7. To report outside of office hours, please call 309-674-3131, or the Peoria Police Department or Peoria County Sheriff immediately.

            Required Documents

            None

            Eligibility

            Anyone who suspects or witnesses animal neglect, cruelty, or abuse. Reports can be made anonymously.

            Fees

            None

            Intake Procedure

            Please report incidents of animal neglect, cruelty, or abuse to PCAPS immediately. Reports can be given anonymously. Simply call the shelter at 309-672-2440 (After hours, call 309-674-3131). If you see a cruel act occurring; call PCAPS, the Peoria Police Department, or Peoria County Sheriff immediately.

            To investigate a complaint, PCAPS needs the address or location of the animal; a description of the animal; and details about the type of cruelty or neglect witnessed. PLEASE INDICATE IF THE SITUATION IS AN EMERGENCY.

            Languages

            English

            Offered Outside of Physical Location

            Yes

            Service Area

            Peoria County

            Geography Served

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              Special Notes/Funding

              Animal Services.

              Description

              PCAPS offers a few spay/neuter programs:

              1. The Peoria Humane Society and the Peoria County Veterinary Medical Association sponsor a low-cost spay/neuter program for income-eligible pet owners who live in Peoria County . To receive assistance, you must meet income guidelines. If approved, a pet owner will pay $68 for the spay or neuter of their dog or cat, the rabies vaccination, and the rabies tag. Applications are accepted at PCAPS. For more information, call the shelter at (309)672-2440.

              2. Free Pit Bull Spay/Neuter: Peoria County Animal Protection Services will spay or neuter the Pit Bull of any Peoria County resident for free through a special fund established by the Peoria County Board.

              3. PCAPS can offer free spay surgeries to Peoria County residents with female cats who must relinquish a litter of kittens to the shelter.

              Availability

              Main Office Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

              Hours

              Main Office Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

              Required Documents

              Proof of income and other documentation. Please call.

              Eligibility

              Please call for screening.

              Fees

              Vary. Please see description and call for screening.

              Intake Procedure

              Please call.

              Languages

              English

              Service Area

              Peoria County

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