Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS)
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Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am-5:00pm; after-hours and Sunday emergencies at (309) 674-3131
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- Peoria County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Peoria County animal shelter and animal control for most municipalities in the county: stray dog impoundment, rescue of sick or injured animals, rabies registration, cruelty, bite and dangerous dog investigations, adoptions, lost and found pets and free microchipping. An officer is on call for after-hours emergencies.
How to reach them
Where: 2600 NE Perry Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am-5:00pm; after-hours and Sunday emergencies at (309) 674-3131
Good to know
- How to get started: Call the shelter at (309) 672-2440 Monday-Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm, or (309) 674-3131 for after-hours animal emergencies.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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