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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.
hours / contact
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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‼🐾TODAY IS THE DAY - LET'S CLEAR THE SHELTER 🐾‼️
Take a look at some of the pets who's adoption fees will be ...waived during our Clear the Shelter Event!
Winnebago Animal Services will be hosting it’s annual Clear the Shelters event this Friday, Sept 17th and Saturday, Sept 18th. This event couldn't have arrived at a better time! Our kennels are full of amazing pets who are looking for a home!
During this special event, adoption fees will be WAIVED for select adult dogs and cats.
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 Friday, 11am to 4:30pm and Saturday, 11am to 3:30pm.
During #CleartheShelters, adopters are still required to complete a standard adoption application as if it were a normal day.
The fee-waived adoptions for this event are sponsored by the Winnebago County Animal Services Auxiliary (WCASA).
** To ensure the health and safety of volunteers, staff, and those visiting the shelter, WCAS requires that every person wear a face mask and maintain social distancing while at the facility.**
‼🐾STARTING TOMORROW - LET'S CLEAR THE SHELTER ‼️🐾
Take a look at some of the pets who's adoption fees will be ...waived during our Clear the Shelter Event!
Winnebago Animal Services will be hosting it’s annual Clear the Shelters event this Friday, Sept 17th and Saturday, Sept 18th. This event couldn't have arrived at a better time! Our kennels are full of amazing pets who are looking for a home!
During this special event, adoption fees will be WAIVED for select adult dogs and cats.
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 Friday, 11am to 4:30pm and Saturday, 11am to 3:30pm.
During #CleartheShelters, adopters are still required to complete a standard adoption application as if it were a normal day.
The fee-waived adoptions for this event are sponsored by the Winnebago County Animal Services Auxiliary (WCASA).
** To ensure the health and safety of volunteers, staff, and those visiting the shelter, WCAS requires that every person wear a face mask and maintain social distancing while at the facility.**
🐾🗞 Big thanks to Beloit Daily News for spreading the word about our Clear the Shelter event starting tomorrow! 🗞🐾
‼️ ...WE ARE READY TO CLEAR THE SHELTER ‼️
Winnebago Animal Services will be hosting it’s annual Clear the Shelters event staring tomorrow, Friday, Sept 17th and Saturday, Sept 18th. This event couldn't have arrived at a better time! Our kennels are full of amazing pets who are looking for a home!
During this special event, adoption fees will be WAIVED for select adult dogs and cats.
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 Friday, 11am to 4:30pm and Saturday, 11am to 3:30pm.
During #CleartheShelters, adopters are still required to complete a standard adoption application as if it were a normal day.
The fee-waived adoptions for this event are sponsored by the Winnebago County Animal Services Auxiliary (WCASA).
** To ensure the health and safety of volunteers, staff, and those visiting the shelter, WCAS requires that every person wear a face mask and maintain social distancing while at the facility.**
https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/illinois-news/clear-the-shelter-event-set-for-friday-and-saturday/article_a7c26fbc-5783-5b2e-9616-d1e8c0d06c80.html
Pet adoption fees will be waived this weekend for a Clear the Shelter event at the Winnebago County Animal Shelter in Rockford.
www.beloitdailynews.com
LOST CAT
Oliver is a 1-3yr. old male orange tabby that went missing on Welworth Avenue in Rockford, IL on 9/13/2021.
Please call Josh ...at (630) 338-5451 with any information.
🎉🐾🐱Happy National Cat Month! To celebrate National Cat Month, we're sharing useful cat-focused resources throughout the month! ...
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☝️Wait for it…
✨Meet Cinamon & Sugar!✨
These adorable gerbils are available for adoption here at Winnebago ...County Animal Services!
Interested? Complete an Adoption Questionnaire at www.WinnebagoAnimals.org and stop by to visit them!
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