❤🐾 UNLEASH THE LOVE! $50 Dog Adoptions Starting Tomorrow Thru Saturday 🐾❤
We need your help. Last week, we unfortunately only had two dog adoptions, and our shelter is currently at critical capacity after taking in a large number of dogs from an active case.

💲 $50 Dog ...Adoptions
📅 Thursday 2/26 – Saturday 2/28
🕒 Event Hours:
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

If you’ve been thinking about adopting, this is the perfect time to unleash the love and give a deserving dog a second chance. ❤️
👉 We strongly encourage adopters to submit an application on our website before arriving but you can also fill out one on site!
👉 Pets available for pre-select adoption do not qualify for this event.
🐶 View all adoptable pets: www.WinnebagoAnimals.org
Please share to help us find these amazing dogs the homes they deserve!

👀🚨Do you know any of these dogs?🚨👀

🚨📢We currently have over 80 dogs at our facility- Our dog population is beyond MAXIMUM CAPACITY and we would love to reunite these dogs with their families!

Can you help us find their families? Each animal's Intake Date ...& Location Found is include in their photo's caption.

👉If you believe one of these dogs is yours, please call us at 815-319-4100 and one of our call takers can speak with you about next steps OR stop by our facility.

👉We open at 11am today (Wednesday 2/25) and are open until 5pm this evening.

👉Some of these dogs are available for preselect adoption, which means that although the dog is still on their stray hold period and awaiting reclaim by their owner, an interested adopter is able to complete an adoption application and pay the fee to pre-select the animal for adoption. If the dog is not reclaimed, the adoption is finalized and the dog can go home as soon as they're spayed/neutered.

❤🐾 UNLEASH THE LOVE! 🐾❤

We need your help. Last week, we unfortunately only had two dog adoptions, and our shelter is currently at critical capacity after taking in a large number of dogs from an active case.

💲 $50 Dog Adoptions
📅 Thursday 2/26 – Saturday ...2/28

🕒 Event Hours:
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Every adoption includes:
✔️ Wellness exam
✔️ Spay/neuter
✔️ Microchip
✔️ Vaccinations (including a 1-year rabies shot)
✔️ Flea & tick preventative
✔️ And more!

If you’ve been thinking about adopting, this is the perfect time to unleash the love and give a deserving dog a second chance. ❤️

👉 We strongly encourage adopters to submit an application on our website before arriving but you can also fill out one on site!
👉 Pets available for pre-select adoption do not qualify for this event.

🐶 View all adoptable pets: www.WinnebagoAnimals.org

Please share to help us find these amazing dogs the homes they deserve!

✨🙏It's Wishlist Wednesday! 🙏✨

Our model is ❤Duke A0060138629❤ who is currently available for adoption here at WCAS!

Duke is a 1-year-old, 36-pound young pup who’s ready to find his next adventure — and his forever family.
He came to WCAS as an owner ...surrender after his previous family shared they were moving and unable to bring him along. While that’s a big change for any dog, Duke has been adjusting and showing us his sweet, playful personality.
When Duke first arrived, he participated in a dog introduction with another dog. He was a little nervous when meeting through the fence (which is completely understandable!), but once he entered the play yard, he quickly relaxed, opened up, and happily initiated play. It didn’t take long for his fun-loving side to shine through.
Duke is looking for a home that will give him a little patience as he settles in — and plenty of opportunities to play and bond. If you’re searching for a young, playful companion, Duke might just be your perfect match.

This week, we're in need of the following item(s):
✨Large plastic dog crates
✨Wet dog food
✨Puzzle toys

Donations can be dropped off at our facility OR ordered & shipped to our address
- 4517 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 61103

🌟🐾 Paw-some Pick of the Day! 🐾🌟

We’re shining the spotlight on our pets with something special: each day, one amazing pet will be featured as our Paw-some Pick of the Day — and for that day only, their adoption fee is waived!

👉Wednesday, February 25th's ...Paw-some Pick is Yodel A0060181939!

Yodel is a 4-year-old, 62-pound guy with a big personality and an even bigger voice!
He came to us as a stray and was never reclaimed, so his past remains a bit of a mystery. What we do know is that during his time here, Yodel has shown us he’s full of life and ready for fun.
Yodel participated in a dog introduction with another male dog — and it went well! He can be quite vocal when he gets excited (hence the name!), which initially caught the other dog off guard. But once they figured each other out, both dogs happily initiated play and spent their time running and romping around the yard together.
Yodel is looking for a family who will appreciate his expressive nature and zest for life. If you’re searching for a playful, outgoing companion who isn’t shy about sharing his excitement, Yodel may be your perfect match.
Come meet Yodel during our open hours and see if this chatty, fun-loving guy is the one for you! 🐶✨

🖱Click here to submit an Adoption Questionnaire - https://winnebagoanimals.org/adoption-application/

‼🎉ADOPTION UPDATE!🎉‼

❤Remember Kringle (now Milo)???❤

Milo came to WCAS in mid-December as a stray and was never reclaimed. While we may not know much about his life before arriving, it didn’t take long for him to settle in and win over our team.
After spending... a couple of weeks in our care, Milo found his forever home! We’re always grateful when pets don’t have to wait long for their second chance, and Milo’s quick adoption was the perfect ending to his shelter stay.

Milo's adopter reached out and shared this wonderful update and these GREAT photos!
🐾Thank you so much for connecting me with Kringle, who now goes by Milo. He’s doing wonderful, and has adjusted well to his forever home. It took just a few days for him to become comfortable and now 2 months later he and his new big brother Simon are the best of buddies. They spend their days wrestling, and sleeping next to each other. They even like to share a food bowl. Bringing Milo into my home was just was Simon and I needed!🐾

👉Interested in creating your own adoption story? We have lots of amazing dogs & cats available for adoption!

👉Visit our website - www.WinnebagoAnimals.org -to complete an adoption questionnaire!

👉If you've adopted from WCAS and would like to share an update & photos, you can message us OR send us an email at wcas@wcas.wincoil.gov

🌟🐾 Paw-some Pick of the Day! 🐾🌟

We’re shining the spotlight on our pets with something special: each day, one amazing pet will be featured as our Paw-some Pick of the Day — and for that day only, their adoption fee is waived!

👉Tuesday, February 24th's ...Paw-some Pick is Patches A0059356452!

Patches is an 11-month-old, 53-pound bundle of youthful energy who’s ready for her next chapter.
She first came to us as a stray in September of last year and was never reclaimed. During her time at WCAS, Patches participated in a dog introduction that went well! Staff observed typical puppy play behaviors — play bows, roughhousing, and lots of enthusiasm — with no signs of aggression noted. She’s a young dog who simply loves to play.

Patches was adopted and spent about three months in a home before being returned when her adopter shared that her energy level didn’t quite match their lifestyle. At just under a year old, Patches is still very much in her fun, active stage and will thrive with a family ready to embrace her playful spirit and provide continued guidance and structure.

She’s now looking for a home that can keep up with her zest for life and help her grow into the amazing adult dog she’s meant to be.🐶✨

🖱Click here to submit an Adoption Questionnaire - https://winnebagoanimals.org/adoption-application/

‼🎉ADOPTION UPDATE!🎉‼

❤Remember Rocky (now Duke)???❤

Duke first came to WCAS in October of 2025 when he was just 3 months old following a bite incident. While outside on a leash with his owner’s daughter, Duke became overly rambunctious — jumping up and mouthing, ...which resulted in scratches to her abdomen. After completing his required bite quarantine, Duke was reclaimed by his owner.

A few months later, Duke returned to WCAS — this time as an owner surrender. His previous owner shared that they were struggling to provide the training and structure Duke needed. Like many young dogs, Duke had plenty of energy and was still learning appropriate behaviors.

Our team worked with Duke while he was in our care, and it quickly became clear that with consistency, patience, and guidance, he had so much potential. Before long, Duke found his match — and was adopted!

Duke's adopters reached out and shared this wonderful update and these ADORABLE photos!
🐾We just wanted to update on Duke. We are going on 3 weeks with this sweet puppy. Although the needed some guidance when he first came home and after reading his background, that didn’t stop us from getting him. He definitely thinks he is A LOT smaller than he actually is, but with some direction and us having kiddos, he has adjusted extremely well.

He turned 7 months on February 6th and loves his fur brother! He definitely is a talker too. We discovered he loves howling, especially when he hears ambulance sirens! He listens, but has his typical puppy stubbornness. (: He also responds to his new name very well! We are in awe how fast he has adapted! Ace, whom we adopted from WCAS at the end of 2023, our husky, turned 5 last year and adapted very well to Duke. He is teaching him the ways as Duke is still a kiddo, himself!

We are in absolute love with him. He’s come a long way since coming home in such a short time and we could not be happier with the puppy, I mean horse, that we have received haha! We are not even going to talk about the TOYS/BALLS!! That big boy loves to play! 🐾

👉Interested in creating your own adoption story? We have lots of amazing dogs & cats available for adoption!

👉Visit our website - www.WinnebagoAnimals.org -to complete an adoption questionnaire!

👉If you've adopted from WCAS and would like to share an update & photos, you can message us OR send us an email at wcas@wcas.wincoil.gov

🐾 Pet of the Week: Meet Jordan Marie! 🐾

Say hello to Jordan Marie, a sweet and gentle girl with a story that will tug at your heart.

Jordan Marie first came to Winnebago County Animal Services as a stray back in September of 2018 and was never reclaimed. After just a few ...weeks in our care, she found a home of her own. But now, nearly 7 years later, she has found herself back with us due to a change in her adopter’s housing situation.

Despite all the change in her life, Jordan Marie remains the same loving, easygoing companion. 💛

She has done well with other dogs here at the shelter and previously lived with children. She’s said to absolutely love kids! Jordan Marie is a quieter gal who enjoys the simple things in life: cuddling close, giving gentle kisses, and just being near her people.

And we can’t forget, her adorable upright ears and those cute little spots make her impossible not to fall in love with. 🐶✨

Shelter life is a big adjustment after so many years in a home, and Jordan Marie is ready to find her second chance at forever.

🏡 Looking for: A loving home where she can relax, cuddle, and be part of the family again.

Could you be the one to give Jordan Marie the happy ending she deserves?

Come meet her at Winnebago County Animal Services—and please share to help her find her way home. ❤️🐾

Adopt 815: Jordan Marie

Adopt 815: Jordan Marie

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