My newly adopted Staffy which I got from TAPS in Pekin saw an animal in the front yard and ran…read moreaway. I called Peoria animal control the next morning and they found my dog within an hour. The dog catcher's truck dropped by my house and gave my dog to me. Very professional officers. Very friendly. NO CHARGE! I have also adopted in the past two dogs from them. I found the shelter to be well run, kind to the animals, and as good as they could be on the budget they have.

horrible service and phone number listed is no longer in service, very hard to get a hold of they…read moredon`t answer phones when they did work

My family and I had been searching for a new companion after my beloved dog passed away in November…read more2024 from cancer. I happened to stumble across a dog named Finneas through Foster Pet Outreach on PetFinder that I absolutely fell in love with. I immediately filled out the adoption application, and even though their application states they typically prefer adopters to be within a certain distance from them, I took a chance (we live in Wisconsin) and within a day I received a response. I got in contact with Finneas' foster mom (who was very responsive and sweet!) We drove down that week to meet him, and the staff was very helpful and answered all our questions, had all of his vet records available and even provided us some essentials to go home with. Two months later he is the best addition that I could have ever asked for. Overall, we had an amazing experience with this rescue, and I highly recommend!

The summer of 2022 I was strolling thru Petsmart and happened upon the most adorable terrier mix. I…read morealready had four dogs and zero intentions of adopting another but this dog just drew me into her orbit and I was a goner. Andi, my sunshine dog, brings light to my life every day. While talking to the rescue folks I uttered the fateful words "you know, I always thought I'd like to foster..." and that's all it took. They knew a sucker when they saw one. I'm happy to report, dozens of successfully placed fosters and five more foster fails later, I am living my best life. You'll see a few negative reviews here for FPO and I can truly understand, as it can be very disappointing when an adoption doesn't work in your favor. To that I can only respond that as an organization placing dogs whos previous owners have abandoned, neglected and/or abused them, we have to be highly selective in our placements. The animals in our care have already been failed once, twice and sadly, sometimes multiple times. Choices have to be made and because the animals cannot speak for themselves, we have to speak for them and try hard to match their needs to the adopter. And when a particular animal has multiple qualified applicants, someone will always be disappointed. Most are mature enough not to write a bad review because they weren't chosen. The organization runs on only volunteer efforts and donated funds. We lose money in every adoption because we spend extensively on vetting to get the animals in the best health they can be to go to their new homes. Our contract - which every adopter signs - states upfront our fees are non/refundable-which is the standard in the industry. And to Tim B, there was definitely a miscommunication. When you told us of your several upcoming trips and how you wouldn't be ready for a few more weeks/months to adopt, we took that to mean that while you were interested in the dog, you had other previous plans which understandably took priority over the adoption. Like you, we absolutely want what is best for the animal, in fact, it guides our every choice. You'll be happy to know this particular dog found a wonderful home. They also had vast experience with special needs dogs and even better, were ready to adopt at that time.

TAPS is a private, no-kill shelter. As such, they have implemented strict rules regarding…read moreadoption. It starts with completing an application for adoption! A person will be informed if s/he is acceptable as an adoption candidate. Further, that adoption approval is not permanent, there is an end date about four months out or so. Although I understand their desire to screen people, I wish they could develop a less "encountering" method. Further, it believe it would be helpful were some customer service training be initiated. Given the one star ratings, I can only assume the majority of the people's interaction with TAPS is an off-putting experience. That said, they do take good care of the animals. The dog I adopted from TAPS was at their shelter for years and was with a foster family before I adopted her. She's a Staffy at 51.8#'s of well-behaved love. It's obvious TAPS took good physical and mental care of her. And in defense of TAPS' uber-caution, my dog is attractive and could well get adopted by someone who isn't able to manage her.

You will find here at TAPS, amazing affordable fees for adoptable pets, as well as many potential…read morepets to choose from. What you will not find, is transparency or understanding. Upon application approval, I was told my choice dog was not allowed for adoption under ASSUMPTION, no DNA knowledge, no testing, but assumption the breed was that of an aggressive breed (pitbull). My landlord, had approved this dog after questioning as neither of us saw Pitbull Terrier in the mix. Upon asking for DNA testing, I was told this is a post adoption process. When asked if there is no definitive way to tell her breed, when I may visit the dog in question? (Nacho Fries). It is only now, I find out there is a line ahead of me for an animal to come home. Rather than operating in home readiness and preparedness post approval, it is a First Come First Serve basis. Which, for a No Kill Shelter? Seems to be a relatively poor processing style. I would have loved to walk away with this sweet girl, but upon a return call to potentially look at another available dog? The same circumstances. No understanding of when the visit is scheduled if I can leave with my new companion that same day, nothing. I completely find a accumulative 2.5 star rating to this facility to be unremarkably kind.

I took my Cavapoo to get groomed at the Peoria Petco Location and Taylor did wonderful job! Front…read moredesk was very kind, professional, and took time to make sure all information was written down correctly. Taylor took time to make sure I was happy with his haircut and they called to ask me a grooming preference as I was a new customer and my dog had some tangles in his tail. Great experience!

Thank you Pet Pack Rescue Initiative for all your hard work and dedication. They will take on a…read morechallenging case to save a fur baby deserving of a loving home. They are forthcoming and knowledgeable of each animal to be able to place with the perfect family. KT and Alyssa work jobs outside of the rescue, have families and run PPRI full time. Dedicated, loving and amazing. We adopted Rico 5 months ago, he is our third rescue and he is our perfect boy. He is also a loving match for his sibling Tildy too! I want to thank KT and Alyssa for all of their support. They continue to follow up to offer love and support. They want to make sure the transition is smooth and a success for all.

Great rescue group! they really do a lot to ensure the best fit for the dog and the adopter. 10/10…read morerecommend!

While my wait was lengthy and considering my dog was having an allergic reaction I felt a bit…read moreignored however my dog was given 100 mg of Benadryl by me prior to arriving. She had hives bad and was throwing up hence the reason we were there. The vet was kind but had little to offer other than reassurance that she would be okay and possibly a steroid which honestly at the point they finally got her she was ok from the Benadryl I gave. They were understanding and not judging me for still taking her in. She is my baby and I was very worried with the amount of hives on her face and neck. Just not impressed with the "emergency part" as we ended up wait hours to be seen.

This place is fantastic! The staff are all very supportive of the animals that come in and our…read moredoctor was very knowledgeable and patient with my dog who is very mellow in general but did not like shots or getting his ears checked. Also, if you have an anxious pet or even if you don't, definitely take advantage of the "happy pet visits." It's free and it helps your pet enjoy vet visits. I'm doing these visits with my dog whenever I am able so he connects this place with treats and positive vibes instead of a place he only comes to for shots or because he is sick. My cats don't really care, they just don't like the crates I have to transport them in and no amount of treats will change their opinions about that.

Buddy has been going to PetSmart for years. Jayce grooms him. Scheduled an appointment. The look on…read moreJayce's face was disturbing like she did not want to groom buddy. We did not make it out of the store when I got a call to come pick him up. Said due to him being old best to go to vet. I suggested to schedule in a week and I was told no. Go the the app to schedule an appointment to finish the grooming that was started and can't do that. So for this I give them less then a 1 star. He will be 15 years old and I take him to be groomed 3 times a year.

Joseph was very helpful and gave me a coupon for my cat food after he spotted it in my cart. This…read morewas so considerate and he didn't have to do that as he was just stocking shelves. Shannon is amazing also and I really just have a positive interaction with most employees here.