Our Programs

It takes a community to help cats and dogs. APL works with pet owners and others to make the community a safe and healthy place for cats and dogs.  Our humane educators give presentations to school-age children, and APL representatives are happy to share with civic groups news of our work.   

 

APL knows that helping cats and dogs also means helping owners care for their pets.  That’s why we conduct monthly low-cost vaccine clinics to help keep pets healthy; maintain a pet-food bank for owners who need help feeding their pets; and provide online bulletin boards to post lost-and-found animals and also to find new owners for others needing new homes.

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Vaccine Clinic

Keeping your pet healthy and happy is your goal and ours.  In an effort to keep pets healthy, we offer low-cost vaccine clinics the third Saturday of every month by appointment at our Spay/Neuter clinic. At these low-cost vaccine clinics healthy cats and dogs can receive important, budget-friendly vaccines (rabies vaccine is required in Sangamon County) and wellness services. These clinics serve animals that are healthy. APL's vaccine clinic is not meant to take the place of yearly wellness exams with your veterinarian. It is important to see your veterinarian for additional recommendations for preventative care, as every animals's needs are unique. Should your animals become ill for any reason it is imperative that you seek veterinary care. Contact us HERE if you have any questions.

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Lost and Found Pets

Lost a pet? Click here. Petco Love Lost is a free national database that uses photo-matching technology to help reunite lost pets with their families. Upload a recent photo, create a lost pet alert, and search for found pets in your area to increase the chances of bringing your beloved companion home.

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Community Food Bank

Our Pet Food Bank helps families experiencing financial hardship keep their beloved cats and dogs at home by providing temporary assistance with pet food. This program is made possible entirely through the generosity of our community. Whether you need support or would like to donate, we gladly accept opened and unopened cat and dog food donations daily from 8:30 AM–11:00 AM and 12:00 PM–5:00 PM. Your kindness helps keep pets with the families who love them and reduces the number of animals entering shelters.

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Pet Therapy Programs​

Bringing comfort, connection, and wagging tails where they’re needed most. The Animal Protective League’s Pet Therapy program delivers gentle purrs, happy visits, and healing moments to nursing home residents—one paw at a time.

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Guardian Angel Program​

Life can be unpredictable—but your pet’s safety doesn’t have to be. The Animal Protective League’s Guardian Angel Program provides short-term foster care for pets when their owners are facing personal hardships. For up to 30 days, we work to place your animal in a safe, loving home while you get back on your feet—so you can be reunited when the time is right.

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Humane Education

Building a more compassionate community starts with education. The Animal Protective League’s Humane Education program offers engaging, age-appropriate experiences that teach kindness, responsibility, and respect for all animals. Through interactive lessons, outreach visits, and hands-on learning, we inspire people of all ages to become advocates for animal welfare—and to create a safer, more humane world for every pet.

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Speaking Engagements

Need a speaker for your next meeting or event? Choose APL! We would love to send an APL representative to come talk about the lifesaving work we do on a daily basis for cats and dogs in need. To learn more and get us on your calendar, reach out to our Development Director, Alexis Haven, today at ahaven@apl-shelter.org or 618-225-0809!