Lost & Found
What do I do if I found a wild animal (rabbit, raccoon,
squirrel, etc).
TAPS cannot take these animals – handling and ongoing care for them required
that the individual be state licensed as a Wildlife Rehabilitator. Wild
animals have specialize diets, and can carry parasites or rabies that can be
transferred to humans. It is illegal to raise and care for wildlife.
If you have found a wild creature, please call the following numbers:
Care About Wildlife – Gail Nelson 309-830-6739 or
www.careaboutwildlife.com
State Nuisance Wildlife Control 309-353-8947
*(mention that your is not a nuisance complaint, but a request for care)
Where do I surrender pets other than cats or dogs?
| Click here for the Lost and Found Form |
Reptiles – Kristen Coco 309-382-1610
Ferrets – Dee Everett 309-266-5597
Birds – Bonnie Dentino 309-382-0019
Iguanas – Iguana Rescue 309-673-8339
You may also do a google search or check on Petfinder for the type of creature you need to surrender or have found. There are many rescues that can assist in placement and re-homing. It is important to call for more information about the rescue to determine if they are an appropriate match for your lost or found pet.
If have an animal emergency.
TAPS does not have a Veterinarian on-site for medical exams or emergencies.
If you are trying to reach TAPS and we are closed, and this is an animal
medical emergency…. please contact your veterinarian or the Tri-County
emergency clinic at 309-672-1565. to be directed to their website click the
following link:
http://www.tricountyanimalemergency.com Tri County Hours of
operation are 5:30PM – 8 AM Mon – Fri, Saturday Noon – Monday 8 AM, All
holidays.
What to I do with a dog or cat that was found after TAPS is closed?
If you are able to shelter overnight or until TAPS is open, please do so and
call during open hours to determine if we have an opening to take the pet
in. If you are unable to temporarily shelter the found cat or dog, please
call the Non-Emergency Police Number for your community to contact your
animal control officer on duty. In Tazewell County call 309-346-3132, in
Peoria County call PAWS at 309-494-8911.
If TAPS is full when you call, what do I do with a stray animal?
We WILL put your name on a waiting list and WILL call you back when we get
to your name on the waiting list. Please be patient we want to help. Since
we are a no-kill shelter, our intake ability and the time you will wait to
bring in a stray or owned pet will depend on adoptions and kennel
availability. We can also offer other options and organizations to surrender
the pet to. See
Animal Options List to print a copy of other
available options.
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