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SERVING PEOPLE. SAVING PETS.
winnebago county animal services is a department of Winnebago County government covering more than 500 square miles and serving the more than 280,000 residents who call Winnebago County home. We provide a number of services including pet licensing and registration, veterinary care to animals in need, animal welfare and cruelty investigations, pet adoptions, and more.
The Animal Services department cares for an average of 4,000 animals each year, serves all municipalities, and is the only government run animal services/animal sheltering organization in the county. We work to find homes for pets not reclaimed by their owners. If you are considering adoption we encourage you to view our adoptable pet listings, which are automatically updated every few minutes throughout the day. If you don’t find the pet you’re looking for at Animal Services, also consider visiting other nonprofit shelters and rescues in the community.
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Shelter/Lobby Hours:
Monday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday-Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED
*Please note, all adoptions end 30 minutes prior to closing.
Patrol Hours:
Daily: 7:00 AM. – 12:00 AM (midnight)
Phone: (815) 319-4100
Fax: (815) 319-4101
Main Shelter
4517 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103
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In addition to pet adoption, WCAS offers services to help keep the pets and people of Winnebago County safe and healthy.
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Winnebago County Animal Services works to find happy and healthy homes for adoptable dogs, cats, and other animals. We make finding and bringing home your new family member easy and affordable.
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Winnebago County Animal Services will be closed today, Monday, October 14th, in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Our staff will be at the facility to take care of the dogs and cats currently in our care and our officers will be on duty as well.
We will ...reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15th at 11am.
In the meantime, visit our website www.WinnebagoAnimals.org to view the animals currently available for adoption at our facility!
Pet adoptions, pet licensing and registration, veterinary care to animals in need, animal welfare and cruelty investigations, and more.
www.winnebagoanimals.orgWinnebago County Animal Services will be closed tomorrow, Monday, October 14th, in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Our staff will be at the facility to take care of the dogs and cats currently in our care and our officers will be on duty as well.
We will... reopen on Tuesday, October 15th at 11am.
In the meantime, visit our website www.WinnebagoAnimals.org to view the animals currently available for adoption at our facility!
Pet adoptions, pet licensing and registration, veterinary care to animals in need, animal welfare and cruelty investigations, and more.
www.winnebagoanimals.org
⭐️EXCITING UPDATE‼️!⭐️
We are extending our Bissell Empty the Shelter Adoption Event in celebration of today's (10/11) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony here at WCAS!
💙💚Starting tomorrow, Saturday (10/12), through Tuesday (10/15) we'll be WAIVING FEES for select ...dogs and cats! We have LOTS of pets ready to go home, same day- now is the perfect time to adopt!
📢We are still battling a capacity crisis and have many pets in need of our help.
📢All adoptions include a wellness exam, spay or neuter, microchip, age appropriate vaccinations, flea and tick preventative, and more. This is a deal you can’t beat!
📢Please visit www.WinnebagoAnimals.org to view pets at Winnebago County Animal Services and complete an adoption questionnaire. Adopters who fill out a questionnaire online and are approved will be the first to view our adoptable animals.
If you're interested in adopting, visit our website and complete an adoption questionnaire. www.winnebagoanimals.org
✨🙏It's Wishlist Wednesday! 🙏✨
(Our model is Mazie A0056332421, who is currently our longest staying resident- she came to us as a stray all the way back on July 10th! She is available for adoption at our facility here in Rockford, IL!)
This week, we're in need ...of the following items:
✨Wet Dog Food
Donations can be dropped off at our facility OR ordered & shipped to our address
- 4517 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 61103
⭐️EXCITING UPDATE‼️⭐️ We are extending our Bissell Empty the Shelter event!
💙💚#EmptyTheShelters continues this week at WCAS! 💚💙
$25 and $10 adoptions! 📣 ‼️ LET'S EMPTY THE SHELTER‼️📣
‼️📢We have this week to Empty The ...Shelter!‼️ 📢Now thru end of day Saturday Winnebago County Animal Services adoption fees will be just $25 for select dogs and kittens, and a $10 adoption fee for adult cats‼️
We are still battling a capacity crisis and have many pets in need of our help.
All adoptions include a wellness exam, spay or neuter, microchip, age appropriate vaccinations, flea and tick preventative, and more. This is a deal you can’t beat!
📢Please visit www.WinnebagoAnimals.org to view pets at Winnebago County Animal Services and complete an adoption questionnaire. Adopters who fill out a questionnaire online and are approved will be the first to view our adoptable animals.
If you're interested in adopting, visit our website and complete an adoption questionnaire. www.winnebagoanimals.org
📣 ‼️$25 and $10 adoptions with the Bissell Empty the Shelter Event ends tomorrow, don't miss out‼️📣
We are at ‼️MAX CAPACITY‼️ for both dogs and cats in the building. We are out of cages and in dire need of space for incoming animals in need in our community. ...
We have resorted to using pop up crates but this is not a solution we can keep up with and need help to find homes for these deserving pets.
During this time adoption fees will be $25 for select dogs and kittens. Adult cats will have a reduced fee of $10!
👉This event will be ‼️ ending end of day Saturday ‼️ Make sure you get here ASAP to meet your new best friend!
Take a peek below at just a fraction of the deserving pets we are currently caring for!
Whether you've been considering adding a new member to your family or simply want a loving companion by your side, this is the perfect chance to make a difference in a furry friend's life. Let's give these deserving pets a second chance at happiness. Together, we can make a lasting impact!
👉Please visit www.WinnebagoAnimals.org to view pets at Winnebago County Animal Services and complete an adoption questionnaire.
👉Adopters who fill out a questionnaire online and stop in to get their approval card prior to the day of the event, will be the first to view our adoptable animals.
👉We will be open our normal hours Monday-Friday 11am to 4:30pm and Saturday 11am to 3:30pm.
👉During #EmptytheShelters, adopters are still required to complete a standard adoption application as if it were a normal day.
** Pets available for pre-select adoption do not qualify for this event **
🎥🐾Our trio of adoptable basketball star kittens, Kaitlyn Clark A'ja Wilson, and Kate Martin enjoyed their Pet of the Week segment on Eyewitness News with Meteorologist Joey Marino and friends!.🐾🎥
‼️📢Lets Empty the Shelter‼️ 📢Don’t forget now thru end of day... Saturday Winnebago County Animal Services adoption fees will be just $25 for select dogs and kittens, and a $10 adoption fee for adult cats‼️
We have over 100 cats and and almost 90 dogs currently in the building! It's a great time to adopt a furry friend!
All adoptions include a wellness exam, spay or neuter, microchip, age appropriate vaccinations, flea and tick preventative, and more. This is a deal you can’t beat!
📢Please visit www.WinnebagoAnimals.org to view pets at Winnebago County Animal Services and complete an adoption questionnaire. Adopters who fill out a questionnaire online and are approved will be the first to view our adoptable animals.
If you're interested in adopting, visit our website and complete an adoption questionnaire. www.winnebagoanimals.org
Today's pawffice assistant, Patagonia, is enjoying her day hanging out in the front office! She is ready for the first day of the Empty the Shelter Event! 💙
Two year old Patagonia was found as a stray and brought in by a concerned citizen. Patagonia prefers to keep things lowkey ...and would love a home to match that! She is currently searching for her perfect family, but she does have some stipulations. You MUST give her lots of love and belly rubs! Patagonia can be somewhat shy with new people, but once you get a couple back scratches in, she's already fallen in love! This gentle girl would love a family that will continue to love and appreciation her, as well as showing her the ropes around your home! Does Patagonia sound like a good fit?
👉Interested?
Visit our website - www.WinnebagoAnimals.org - and take a peek at these animals' adoption profiles for more information, and be sure to complete an Adoption Questionnaire!
‼️Don't forget! Thru Saturday, Winnebago County Animal Services adoption fees will be just $25 for select dogs and kittens. Adult cats will have a reduced fee of $10! ‼️
All adoptions include a wellness exam, spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations including a one year rabies shot, flea and tick preventative, and more. Visit winnebagoanimals.org to complete an adoption questionnaire and for more information.
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