3809 Sterling Ave. Suite 107 - Sterling Plaza, Peoria, IL. 61615

309-446-9721

pfsshelter@gmail.com

Appointments can be made by texting or calling 309-446-9721 and leaving a voicemail.

Please fill out a no-obligation application to adopt ahead of time.

Pets for Seniors prefers credit or debit card at time of adoption due to our digital check-out process.  Please speak to an Adoption Specialist regarding exceptions.

Welcome to Pets For Seniors & Pets for Saving

Pets for Seniors is an organization that matches older cats and dogs age 7+ with people over age 60. Our Pets for Saving program is open to people and pets of all ages. We are a 501(c)3 organization registered with the Illinois State Attorney General’s Office.  This web site was designed by Tammy Finch at Web Services.

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Why Choose PFS as Your Favorite Place to Adopt Your New Family Members?

Read below to hear about our strengths.

  • We get to know our animals – we spend time socializing them & creating personal relationships with them prior to their adoptions –thanks to our staff and all of our volunteers!
  • We place importance on our adoption selection process.
  • All adopters become part of our PFS Family.
  • Honesty & integrity are the basis of all our interactions.
  • We take in senior animals as well as young ones.
  • We disclose any health and behavioral problems of our animals to potential adopters.
  • We provide (to the best of our ability) for our animals’ medical needs.
  • We know our animals and try to give people as much information as possible prior to adoption.
  • We are open to working cooperatively with other shelters.
  • We will always take our adopted animals back.
  • We are an established shelter that has a sterling reputation and are even located on Sterling Avenue!

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We earned a 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency!

Learn more about our organization’s impact through our not-for-profit page.  You will see our Summary, Programs Plus Results, Financials, Operations.

www.guidestar.org/profile/36-4342197#mission

Guidestar is the world’s largest source of information about nonprofit organizations. It serves to verify that an organization is established and the donated funds go where the donor intends.

In 2013, GuideStar offered nonprofits 3 possible seals based on information they provided showing increasing levels of transparency.  They included Bronze, Silver, and Gold.  In 2016, a new seal was created that allows nonprofits to share not only their financial information but also their progress and results for their mission.  This level is known as Platinum.

More About Us

Pets for seniors

We match senior pets with senior people.  Our shelter was made possible by a grant from Dara’s Canine Foundation and the generosity of many individual contributors.

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pets for saving

Learn how we help adoptable pets find homes.  You can visit our Facebook page to see current animals that are available for adoption.  

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What Our cLIENTS SAY

Wonderful help for pets and new owners to connect and happily ’ fur’ ever after!
Kim
KimFacebook
Great people and great service to the community.
Donna
DonnaFacebook
Barb is wonderful to work with. The fosters were great and I found my perfect forever roommate! Thank you!
Rebecca
RebeccaFacebook
I have adopted 2 dogs from PFS. It is such a great and caring place.
Karen S
Karen SFacebook
I adopted 2 of Pandora's babies in 2011. You are simply the best!
Katie N
Katie NFacebook
We adopted our 6 month old cat from PFS. You knew exactly what we wanted and found us the perfect match. He’s now a beautiful healthy cat.
Marilyn J
Marilyn JFacebook
We have adopted 5 cats from you. You're simply the best. When we've had to wait to bring the babies home you stayed in constant contact with us. Keeping us updated on their progress. I love the fact that all your babies have constant human contact. It shows. I recommend you to anyone I know that's looking to adopt. I stay in contact with Nanny G & give her updates & pictures of all the babies we've adopted.
Cindi R
Cindi RFacebook
Some years back, my Mother adopted 2 dogs from you. They were wonderful dogs and you were a great helpful, kind, "shelter" and friends.
Sherrill F
Sherrill FFacebook
We adopted our dog from PFS and it was the best experience! They were very knowledgeable of her needs prior to adoption, knowledgeable of the breed, and truly cared about the animals and the families they were placed with. In our case it was the perfect match for our family.
Amy H V
Amy H VFacebook
Well I think the smile on Sophia Marie’s face says it all. Four years ago this little gal joined our pack. PFS saw she was in need and knew she would find her fur ever home soon. Online application process was easy. This is the rescue that I recommend to my customers looking to adopt Forever Home (the little gift shop that helps to support the rescues operation) is Central Illinois’ hidden gem. I just can’t say enough about how wonderful these folks are.
Vicki J
Vicki JFacebook
I saw that you were requesting testimonials in regards to PFS, so here is mine: PFS is such an amazing and caring organization. They truly get to know each pet personally and their goal is to provide the best possible home for each dog/cat. I couldn’t thank PFS enough for all that they’ve done to complete our family. Please feel free to use Chloe’s photo (above) or I would be happy to provide you with one of her many, many others!
Collay K
Collay KFacebook
We have adopted 3 cats and 1 dog from PFS. They have been the best pets we ever had. PFS does a fantastic job rescuing, vetting, and fostering their animals so they are ready for adoption. I appreciate all that they do. Thank you so much!
Jenny B
Jenny BFacebook
You guys are simply amazing!! I have adopted 2 chihuahuas from you and they are both super amazing little guys!! I love what you do for the animals.
Valerie V
Valerie VFacebook
I have adopted 2 kittens now cats at PFS. They were so well cared for and also loved so much before I adopted them. I always recommend them to people who want a new family member with 4 legs. They are clean and as a beautiful bonus you meet the nicest people who then you get to call friends. It's not just a rescue shelter, I call it a family that's caring for someone you'll love forever!
Cindy Z
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Pets for Seniors is an organization that matches older pets with people over age 60. Our Pets for Saving program is open to pets and people of all ages.

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Mailing Adress

  • P.O. Box to 9486 Peoria, IL. 61612

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  • 309-446-9721

Visit our Resale Shop

  • 3809 Sterling Ave Peoria, Illinois
  • Our resale shop was created to raise money for our shelter!

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