New Address is : 2820 East Parkway Dr…read more Decatur, IL Phone # is the same. New facility is quite Lovely!!

I am filled with anxiety and sadness today. please consider adopting from another rescue. I had a…read moreterrible encounter this evening with a representative/staff member named Jill. my family is going through a job loss and hardship right now. everyone knows how this inflation is costing everyone and I had Jill texting me demanding a neuter immediately or I can relinquish my pup. I can't afford it right now, we are struggling. My pup is thoroughly adapted in our home, happy, healthy, fed and safe. I can't imagine life without him. Jill is demanding, rude and inconsiderate to life's hardships. She wants licensing and order to be top priority. no other means considered. I'm baffled, hurt and just trying to survive right now. Giving us time is all I asked for. Being rude is enough to push me over the edge with what we are dealing with at this time. So many pets needing rescued and she wants to text and push her authority. Enough is enough.

Unresponsive and unhelpful. Will only be a service to you if you are adopting. If trouble arises,…read morethey will only judge whatever decision you make unless it is keeping the animal (even if it is harming those in your home). Also please note, they will post about you regardless of your situation or rehoming needs and make you seem like a terrible person.

The cat I came to see was sick and did not look like his picture. They also told me he was…read moreneutered, but it was obvious he was not. Many cats were sick, alot of false advertising here.

We recently adopted a puppy from here and left very satisfied and happy…read more There was lots of construction going on (they were getting a new facility built) and the woman greeted us and even wakes out to help us to the building. It was very muddy and she helped us get there. I had called ahead and asked if they had puppies. She said yes and was expecting us. We looked at the puppies, and were given ample information about eating habits, local vets, and so on. We ended up adopting the puppy and she was very kind throughout. I highly recommend this shelter. Also, the price to adopt is good too.

This place rules! I have never seen so many happy, cheerful and good lookin cats in one place. Glad…read moreto have a shelter option this great in the area. The staff was wonderful!

What does the 5 A's stand for? I'll translate for you, it means, Alton Area Animal Aid Association…read more They are a non-profit, no kill shelter that has been serving the Alton community for 65+ years. 5 A's is worthy of their 5 Star rating. They are a great small town, county shelter that takes good care of homeless dogs and cats. Recently they got some publicity for one of their residents who had been living in the shelter for 11 years. Wiggles had a tumor that was unoperateable, but 5 A's kept her and loved her. Finally after appearing on a local news channel, she found her forever home for her senior years. Being new to the Alton community, I stopped by to see what I could do or donate to help them with their cause and was impressed with the cleanliness of the shelter. I was also impressed with the friendliness and love I saw the staff and volunteers showing the resident animals. My house currently is full of four paws, but I now know what they need and will be donating regularly. When: January 2021 Why: Donations

Several bad experiences with calling them to get help for stray animals, they are very useless when…read moreit comes to the south end of Peoria and the outskirt towns of Peoria county, officer Barrick doesn't bother to do her job. Couldn't even "find" the dead dog on the side of the road even with an exact location, I had to go sit with the animal until she decided she was competent enough to do her job and come to the sight that I had been at waiting. She rather worry about animals that are on their own property minding their own business, quite literally. Next time I have a stray animal or abused animal situation I will be calling elsewhere..Somewhere that actually cares about saving animals.

I apologize. I posted on the wrong shelter. It was the shelter in Pekin. TAPS. They were the ones…read morewho treated me with this discriminative additude and harsh assumptions. My apologies Paws. Sorry for the mix up. I always double check on my activity....thank goodness I did.

I adopted my wonderful cat named Trish September 1st and I could not be more thankful for the…read moreHumane Society of Central Illinois! I also appreciate the semi-extensive application process to ensure the safety of adopted animals.

I got my cat, Lady, here. She was vip because of her age so she was free of charge. I've had her…read morefor five years now and she is the best animal I've ever know. The sweetest and funniest cat- she acts like she's glued to me. We originally went to get a cat for a companion for my grandmother (whom I live with). She was so friendly and curious we fell in love right away. We were able to take her home that same day. I don't know what the first ten years of her life were like, but I am satisfied knowing the last five have been full of love.

we just adopted our sweet girl, juniper, from partners for pets! the entire process was seamless…read moreand easy to navigate. you can tell they deeply care about the animals they're holding on to until they find their furever homes!

Is it customary for a sick, ungroomed dog to be put up for adoption? I only ask because that's what…read morehappened to us. Last Thursday, my family adopted a dog named Finn. Finn was unwashed, had matted hair, a wound on his head, smelled, and apparently was sick. Finn had a cough and serious nasal congestion, so much so that there would be puddles of mucus left over from where he was laying. After a visit from our vet and a $750 bill, Finn was diagnosed with pneumonia. Seems they plucked Finn from off the streets, snip-snipped him, and then put him for adoption, knowing he was sick. Am I angry? YES!!! This poor dog was suffering and they (seems like) knowingly sold him. They couldn't even bother to give him a bath! We paid the $255 adoption fee and the vet bill because Finn is awesome and deserves to be treated, but we will never adopt another pet from Partners for Pets again.

These are such compassionate people here who devote their lives to caring for animals in the area…read moreand who are dedicated to finding good homes for all.

( FYI long review ) I am beyond disappointed/ disgusted…read morewith this shelter. On June 8, I rescued a female French Bulldog from the middle of no where in Palmdale, CA dodging traffic to not get hit by semi trucks and cars. I cared for her, bought supplies for her, and intended to keep her if no owner came forward. I made a post in the "Palmdale Lost/Found Animals" Facebook group stating that I had the dog in my care and would gladly return her to her rightful owner if they were located. On June 13, I decided to take the dog to Effingham Humane after finding them through Google so they could scan her for a microchip. I explained to Samantha that I had rescued this French Bulldog while on my way to work after finding her in the street, where she was seconds away from being hit by multiple vehicles. I kept her safe, fed, and cared for until I could locate her owner. When me and my partner arrived, Samantha informed me that the dog did have a microchip, but they first needed to contact the registered owner to determine whether the dog had been surrendered or was actually missing. When they couldn't reach the owner, I was told I had no choice but to leave the dog behind while they continued their investigation. I specifically asked Samantha if I could have the owner's information so I could try reaching them myself because I had already become attached to this dog and wanted to adopt her if the owner no longer wanted her. After leaving the shelter, I was able to contact the microchip owner myself. She told me she had rehomed the dog years earlier and no longer had any contact information for the person who adopted her. About a week later, I called the shelter several times before anyone answered. When Samantha finally answered, she told me they still needed to contact the city where I found the dog to determine whether anyone had reported her missing and to confirm whether she had been spayed. She assured me that if no one came forward, they would call me so I could adopt her. From June 19 until now, July 6, I never received a single phone call. I repeatedly checked the shelter's adoption website because I wanted to make sure she had not been listed without my knowledge. She was never posted. Not once was I contacted, despite being told I would be. When I called, I was met with attitude and was told the shelter "called twice" and left voicemails. I never received a single call or voicemail. Two attempts are not enough when someone has repeatedly told you they want the dog, and you also had my address. If I had known this is how I would be treated, I never would have brought her in to have her microchip checked. I did the right thing, and your shelter rewarded that honesty by giving away the dog I rescued and wanted to give a home. This entire situation was handled poorly, and it leaves me seriously questioning how this adoption process was conducted. I find it odd that the person over the phone stated they had multiple people interested in her but she was NEVER posted on your website ready for adoption??? Strange BTW... I also asked for a call back to confirm the number I left behind and I was told " i have a lot of things to do today it won't be anytime soon and was very dismissive!! I told her I have time to wait here's my number and still no call back!!! IT REALLY HAS ME THINKING SOMEONE IN THAT SHELTER THAT WORKS THEIR TOOK THAT DOG

On one of the worst days, I made an appointment to bring in my little buddy who passed. Jason was…read moreso understanding and helpful. He was so kind and patient. He walked me through the whole process and gave me as much time as I needed. Even when I picked him up after a few days. They went over the process and explained everything to me. Even discussed how to handle the loss with my other pet. Thank you for a wonderful experience in a time of loss. Highly recommended!!!

Wonderful place for pets of all ages. They offer unique gifts and treats for your pet and take…read moreexcellent care of pets and families during difficult times.