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10 hours ago
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PCAPS hosts successful kitten shower to support seasonal surge in adoptions
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Kitten season brought an adorable crowd to the Peoria Humane Society as animal lovers gathered for a special Kitten Shower event aimed at supporting the influx of kittens arriving at Peoria County Animal Protection Services. Held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, the event featured kittens available for adoption, cat-themed games, refreshments, and plenty of opportunities for attendees to cuddle with playful, adoptable kittens. In addition to adoptions, the Humane Society collected much-needed donations to help care for the thousands of cats PCAPS receives each year. Supporters brought items from the organization's wish list, including canned kitten food, litter, formula, nursing bottles, and gift cards to pet supply stores. The community also contributed through an online Amazon wish list. 'We've had a really good response so far,' said Kitty Yanko, director of the Peoria Humane Society. 'We've had lots of donations coming in. It's so exciting to see people walking through that door with Kitty and cat donations, and we've had a few adoptions. And so I think it's been a real big success.' The Kitten Shower also highlighted the challenges local shelters are facing during a particularly heavy kitten season. 'It has been a rough kitten season,' Yanko added. 'I mean, we're seeing a real increase in cats coming in. And the key is for people to spay and neuter their pets and, you know, certainly not let them run loose and reproduce. So we're hoping with some education and just, you know, with more adoptions that we can kind of put a stop to that and just find good homes for cats and all animals that come to shelters.' The event served as both a celebration and a call to action — raising awareness of the rising number of homeless kittens during the warmer months and encouraging the community to adopt, donate, and support local animal welfare efforts. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Which Peoria County facilities are closing for the holiday weekend?
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Several Peoria County buildings are expected to close for Memorial Day. The buildings expected to close for the holiday will include: The Peoria County Courthouse Veterans Assistance Commission Election Commission Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) Highway Department offices Peoria City/County Health Department offices Adoption hours at PCAPS will not be changed on Saturday, May 24, due to the holiday. Anyone who needs to reach an animal control officer will still be able to during normal hours by calling 309-674-3131. The Peoria County Sheriff's Office, Jail, and Juvenile Detention Center will remain staffed during the holiday, but in-person visits and records will be closed. All closed departments will reopen on Tuesday, May 27. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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Some Peoria County buildings to close for Good Friday
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — Several Peoria County buildings will be closed for Good Friday. Closed buildings will include the Peoria County Courthouse, Health & Human Services, Veterans Assistance Commission, Election Commission, Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) and Highway Department office, County spokesman Tim Shelley said. PCAPS will remain closed through Sunday, so there will be no adoption hours on Saturday. Animal control can still be reached in case of an emergency at 309-674-3131. The Peoria County Jail, Juvenile Detention Center and Sheriff's Office will remain staffed, but records and in-person visits will be closed. More information about holiday closures in Peoria County is available here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
