Peoples Bank & Trust Contributes to Douglas County Animal Shelter
February 5, 2025
Peoples Bank & Trust recently contributed $2,500 to the Douglas County Animal Shelter to assist with ongoing financial needs and projects of the shelter. Lisa McCallister, AVP Consumer Banking, along with associate Dylan Kleiss presented the check to Riley Weinstock, Manager/Animal Control Officer, as well as other staff members Dalton Conner and Shelbi Fleener.
The Douglas County Animal Control & Shelter provides many services to Douglas County. Animal Control involves the humane capture of loose animals, as well as the enforcement of state and county laws pertaining to animals. The animal shelter provides a safe haven for those animals who no longer have homes such as those that are strays, runaways, and those seized due to inhumane treatment or cruelty investigations. The shelter also provides the necessary veterinary treatments and social interactions to get them on their way to getting a new owner.
AVP McCallister shared, “By supporting the shelter, we give hope and a brighter future to those who cannot speak for themselves. Every small contribution makes a big difference in these animals’ lives. We are so happy to provide this financial support to the Douglas County Animal Shelter to enhance the excellent service that they provide to our area.”
Riley Weinstock added, “We truly appreciate the donation from Peoples Bank and Trust. This donation from Peoples Bank and Trust will support many areas of the shelter. There are always lots of things that we need here at the shelter for the proper care of the animals. We are also working hard towards getting a new and better location.”
Douglas County Animal Shelter continues to offer outstanding care to the animals, primarily due to the generosity of the citizens of Douglas County. If you would like to support the animals by making a donation, please stop by and visit the shelter! The shelter accepts money and both new and gently used pet supplies! Also, the Douglas County Animal Shelter can always use a few extra hands, whether it be for assisting with cleaning in the mornings or giving the animals calling the shelter home the extra attention and love that they deserve.
Peoples Bank & Trust is an Independent Community Bank with thirteen offices located in Pana, Taylorville, Altamont, Tower Hill, Waverly, White Hall, Palmyra, Morrisonville, Charleston, Springfield, Arcola, Arthur and Tuscola. Peoples is a full service bank offering outstanding customer service to consumers, small business, and farmers in Central Illinois. People First Bancshares, Inc., with corporate offices in Pana, Illinois, is the holding company for Peoples Bank & Trust.