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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 - 7:00 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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Fostering is a wonderful and rewarding way to help animals who require a little extra attention and care before they are able to be adopted into a permanent home.
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LOST CAT
Toil is a 1-3yr. old male Tuxedo/American Shorthair that went missing on 5/5/2021 around the 2800 block of Rice Ave. in Rockford....
Please call Sara at (815) 988-5965 with any information.
‼DAY 2‼ - Don't miss out on a chance to meet your new best friend during the BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelter ...Event‼
Yesterday we kicked off the first day of our Empty the Shelter Event by helping 14 cats and 7 dogs find their forever homes! Many of these homes were found with the help of the Bissell Pet Foundation!
Winnebago Animal Services is currently participating in
BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters Event. This event will continue today through Saturday, May 8. During this time, adoption fees will be $25 for selected pets.
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.
Due to the frequent turnover of available pets here at our shelter, please keep an eye on our website which is always up to date!
We will be open our normal hours Thursday 11am to 4:30pm, 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 **
www.winnebagoanimals.org
LOST CAT
Noon is a 1-3yr. old male Snow Bengal cat that went missing on 5/2/2021 in Lake Summerset, IL near Winborne Rd. Noon’s owner ...informed us that he is 13lbs, is neutered, and is microchipped.
Please call Kassidy at (847) 769-0765 with any information.
📣Calling all guinea pig lovers!📣
❤️Bumble and Bee are two guinea pig buddies who would like to go to a forever home ...together!
❤️Bumble is shy and sweet, while Bee has an adventurous side
👍Guinea pigs are great pets for families with children old enough to help care for them, and are also perfect for apartment living if you don’t have enough room for a dog or cat.
Interested in adopting? Go to www.winnebagoanimals.org to complete an adoption questionnaire!
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LOST DOG
Ginger is a 1-3yr. old female small lab mix that went missing on 5/3/2021 around the N. 2nd St. and River Lane intersection. She ...has a white underbelly and white paws.
Please call Mary at (815) 543-3810 or (779) 208-5766 with any information.
LOST CAT
Tigger is a 7-10yr. old male tabby cat that went missing on 5/4/2021 around the 600 Block of Clarks Dr. in Rockford, IL. ...Tigger’s owner informed us that he is 10lbs and is neutered.
Please call Emily at (601) 549-1433 with any information.
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