🐾 Eyewitness News Pet of the Week with Meteorologist Joey Marino: Meet Arla! 🐾

Say hello to Arla, a sweet and playful 1-year-old pup who’s ready to find her forever home! 💕

Arla’s journey started when she was brought up from Arkansas on a transport to a local ...organization as a puppy. She was adopted, but recently came to WCAS when her owner had to return to college. While it’s been a big change, Arla hasn’t let it dim her bright spirit!

This light-footed girl loves to bounce around like a little doe—full of energy, grace, and joy! 🦌✨

She has a wonderfully gentle and submissive personality, often rolling right over to ask for belly rubs (and who could resist?!). Arla also adores other dogs and shows her affection by showering her canine friends with kisses. 🐶💋

If you’re looking for a loving, playful companion who will keep you smiling, Arla might be your perfect match. Come meet her and see just how special she is! ❤️

📍 Available at Winnebago County Animal Services
🖱Click here to submit an Adoption Questionnaire - https://winnebagoanimals.org/adoption-application/

🌟🐾 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!

👉Thursday, March 19th's ...Paw-some Pick is Boise A0060305621!

Boise is a 7-month-old, 6-pound male cat who is ready to find a family to call his own.
Boise came to us as a stray, and unfortunately no one came forward to reclaim him, so his exact background is unknown. What we do know is that he’s a young cat with plenty of potential and is ready for a fresh start in a loving home.
At just 7 months old, Boise is still growing and would love a home where he can play, explore, and settle in as part of the family.
We’re still getting to know Boise, and the best way to learn more about his personality is to come meet him in person and see if he might be the right fit for your home.🐶✨

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

‼🎉ADOPTION UPDATE!🎉‼

❤Remember LaLa (now Cindy Lou Who)???❤

Cindy Lou came to WCAS as a stray in October of last year and was never reclaimed by an owner. After patiently waiting just over a month, her perfect match walked through our doors and adopted this sweet ...girl!

Cindy Lou Who's adopter reached out and shared this wonderful update and these great photos!
🐾Wanted to give you an update on formally known LaLa who is now Cindy Lou Who. I adopted her during the snow storm the Saturday after Thanksgiving. After adopting, we headed back home to Tennessee where I currently live. She now has a sister Trixie Ann and a few kitty siblings.
Her long car ride to Tennessee she was truly an angel and rode beautifully. She loves car rides. She has a fenced in yard, tons of toys and several different beds to choose from. Most recently we took in a puppy who we named Mandy Mae that needed a good home and these two are becoming huge playmates and love to play together. Cindy Lou is an amazing girl and I'm so thankful she is ours.🐾

👉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

❄️ Meet Paddy ❄️

If you needed proof that love keeps you warm, just look at Paddy. 💙

This 5-year-old, 75-pound sweetheart was found out in the cold, snuggled up on a blanket with a much smaller bulldog mix, appearing to have been left behind in that spot off the ...roadway. Despite everything, Paddy hasn’t lost an ounce of his gentle, loving spirit.

With snow dusting his face and kindness in his eyes, Paddy is the definition of resilient and VERY sweet. He’s done wonderfully during dog introductions and seems to truly enjoy the company of other pups—big or small!

Paddy is ready to trade cold nights for cozy couches, and uncertainty for a family who will never let him down again.

✨ Sweet
✨ Social
✨ Snow-kissed and full of love

All he’s missing is a home.

Could that be with you? 🐾
🖱Click here to submit an Adoption Questionnaire - https://winnebagoanimals.org/adoption-application/

✨🙏It's Wishlist Wednesday! 🙏✨

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

This week, we're in need of the following item(s):
✨Kitten wet food
✨Snuggle Safes 🔗https://shorturl.at/GEnXZ
✨Digital Kitchen ...Scales 🔗https://a.co/d/50KlZo8

Donations can be dropped off at our facility OR ordered & shipped to our address
- 4517 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 6110

🎉🐾 Yesterday's Paw-some Pick Has Found a Home! 🐾🎉

We’re SO excited to share that Juniper has officially gone home!
❤️We couldn’t be happier to see her start her next chapter with a loving family!!!
(Thank you to our amazing team for capturing this precious... moment of Juniper with her adopters!)

📣A huge thank you to everyone who’s been liking, commenting, and sharing our Paw-some Pick of the Day posts — your support truly helps our animals get seen and find homes faster.
Every share makes a difference!

👉Today's Paws-some Pick is Night Wind A0060548707!!!

Keep following along and continue spreading the word — you never know which Paw-some Pick might be the next to find their forever home! 🏡

🌟🐾 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, March 18th's ...Paw-some Pick is Night Wind A0060548707!

Night Wind is a 6-month-old, 56-pound pup who is ready to find a loving family to call his own.

Night Wind came to us as a transfer from an area rescue that WCAS partners with. When he first arrived, he was understandably a bit nervous in his new surroundings. However, once our team brought him outside for some time in the play yard, he quickly began to warm up. Staff noted that he became cuddly and happily followed them around, showing his sweet and affectionate side.

Night Wind has also had a dog introduction while in our care. Although he was still a bit shy, the interaction went well and showed that he can do well meeting other dogs.

Night Wind is now looking for a family who can continue to help him build confidence and give him the love he deserves.🐶✨

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

Spring is almost here, and you know what that means...

🌼🐈🐾KITTEN SEASON!🐾🐈🌷
Each year, hundreds of kittens go through our Foster Program, and we're gearing up for another busy year of fostering!
In preparation, we're seeking donations of wet kitten ...food!

✨ Kitten Wet Food✨
🔗https://shorturl.at/mCgd8
🔗https://shorturl.at/gs4H8
🔗https://shorturl.at/zRK6K
🔗https://shorturl.at/poZkc

Interested in becoming a Foster? You can literally save lives by becoming one of our foster families! If you've never done it before, it's way easier than you think! We provide all the food, litter and veterinary care! You just get the satisfaction of helping to save lives. Oh, and you get super cute kittens in your house for a few weeks!

To get started, complete a Foster Application on our website- https://WinnebagoAnimals.org/foster/

🐾 WIFR TV 815 Pet of the Week: Meet Reesie! 💕
https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/16/adopt-815-meet-reesie/

Looking for a dog who will bring love, laughter, and a little bit of silliness into your life? Meet Reesie!
At 3 years old and 62 pounds, Reesie has the sweetest face and an ...even sweeter personality to match. She came to us as a stray and, sadly, was never reclaimed, but she hasn’t let that dull her shine one bit.
Reesie is now one of our longest staying residents, and unfortunately, shelter life is starting to take a toll on her. She’s ready to trade in her kennel for a couch and a family to call her own.
She has done great with other dogs here and absolutely loves making new friends. She’s playful, social, and always ready for fun, especially if it involves her dog buddies! In one unforgettable play session, Reesie grabbed another dog’s leash and tried to walk her around… we think she might be part dog, part comedian. 😂
If you’re looking for a friendly, fun-loving companion with a heart of gold, Reesie could be your perfect match. She’s ready to leave shelter life behind and start her next chapter with a family who will love her as much as she’ll love them.
Come meet Reesie and see just how special she is! 🐶🐾
🖱Click here to submit an Adoption Questionnaire - https://winnebagoanimals.org/adoption-application/