🚨‼️ IT’S DAY 1 OF EMPTY THE SHELTERS — WE NEED ADOPTERS NOW! ‼️🚨

Today is the first day of the BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters event at Winnebago County Animal Services, running Tuesday, July 7th through Saturday, July 11th!

🐶 Dogs: $50
...🐱 Kittens: $65
🐱 Adult Cats: $10

Please note: During #EmptyTheShelters, all adopters must still complete our standard adoption application. ✨ Pets available for pre-select adoption do not qualify for this event.

💔 WCAS is currently at critical capacity. We have over 100 dogs and 100 cats in our building, and almost every kennel and cage is full. The days after the 4th of July are some of the busiest of the year for shelters nationwide, and animals continue to come in while space is already maxed out.

These pets are more than numbers, they are loving companions hoping for a second chance. Today is the perfect day to step up and help change a life.

🏠 When you adopt, you save two lives:
❤️ The pet you take home.
❤️ The pet who can move into their place in the shelter.

If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry family member, now is the time. Every adoption helps create space and gives another homeless pet a chance.

Take a look at just a few of the wonderful dogs and cats waiting for homes. Please share this post, tag a friend, and help us spread the word.

📢 Let’s make day one count!

Visit www.WinnebagoAnimals.org to view available pets and complete an adoption questionnaire.

📍 Adoption Hours
🕚 Tuesday–Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
🕚 Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

The shelter is full, the need is urgent, and today is the first chance to help us empty the shelter. Let’s find these pets the homes they deserve. 🐾❤️

🌟🐾 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, July 7th's Paw-some ...Pick is Caesar Freeman A0060925697 !

Freeman is a 2-year-old pup weighing 63 pounds who is ready for a fresh start and a loving forever home. Freeman came to us as a stray and was never reclaimed by an owner, so his exact background is unknown. When he first arrived, Freeman was suffering from severe hair loss and was found with a sheet tied around his waist.

Since coming into our care, Freeman has been placed on a treatment plan and has been receiving the medical care and attention he needed to heal. We’re happy to share that Freeman has made great progress and is now available for adoption!

Freeman is hoping to leave his difficult past behind him and find a family who will give him the love, patience, and care he deserves. Help us get to know Freeman by meeting with him and seeing if he could be the right fit for your family.🐱🐶✨

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

👀🚨Do you know any of these dogs?🚨👀

‼️We now have 109 dogs at our facility‼️
Due to a recent surge in dog intakes, we’ve reached beyond maximum capacity and are urgently hoping to reunite these dogs with their families.

👉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're open today (Monday 7/6) until 7pm.

👉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.

🚨‼️ CRITICAL CAPACITY: WE NEED ADOPTERS NOW! ‼️🚨

Starting tomorrow - Tuesday, July 7th through Saturday, July 11th, adoption fees at Winnebago County Animal Services are reduced thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters adoption event!

🐶 Dogs:... $50
🐱 Kittens: $65
🐱 Adult Cats: $10

💔 WCAS is currently at critical capacity. We currently have over 100 dogs and 100 cats in our building, and almost every kennel and cage is full. The days following the 4th of July are some of the busiest days of the year for animal shelters nationwide, and more animals continue to arrive while we have nowhere left to put them.

These pets are not just numbers, they are loving companions waiting for a second chance. Right now, their futures depend on adopters stepping forward.

🏠 When you adopt, you save two lives:
❤️ The pet you take home.
❤️ The pet who can take their place in the shelter.

If you've been thinking about adding a furry family member, please don't wait. The need is immediate, and every adoption makes a difference.

Take a look at just a few of the amazing dogs and cats currently waiting for homes. Share this post, tag your friends, and help us spread the word.

📢 We need our community now more than ever.

Visit www.WinnebagoAnimals.org to view available pets and complete an adoption questionnaire.

📍 Adoption Hours
🕚 Tuesday–Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
🕚 Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

The shelter is full. The need is urgent. With over 200 animals currently in our care inside the shelter, every adoption creates desperately needed space and gives another homeless pet a chance.

Help us empty the shelter and give these pets the futures they deserve. 🐾❤️

🌟🐾 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!

👉Monday, July 6th's Paw-some ...Pick is Kirk A0061123079!

This handsome 1-year-old, 50-pound pup is full of personality and ready to find a family to call his own! Kirk came to us as a stray and, unfortunately, was never reclaimed, so his past is a bit of a mystery. What we do know is that he's been making a great impression during his time at the shelter.

Kirk recently participated in a dog introduction with another shelter dog, and staff quickly discovered what a fun-loving guy he is! From the start, Kirk was playful, energetic, and eager to make a new friend. The two dogs spent their time happily roughhousing around the play yard, showing off Kirk's social and playful nature.

At just 1 year old, Kirk has plenty of youthful energy and would love a home that can provide him with opportunities for play, exercise, and continued training. He's looking for a family that will embrace his enthusiasm for life and help him grow into the best companion he can be.

The best way to get to know Kirk is to meet him in person! Stop by during our adoption hours to see if this playful, happy-go-lucky pup is the perfect fit for your family. Kirk can't wait to meet you and start his next adventure!🐱🐶✨

🖱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!

👉Saturday, July 4th's Paw-some... Pick is Caesar A0061118755!

Caesar is a 1-year-old, 50-pound dog who came to WCAS as a stray and was never reclaimed by an owner. While his past may be a mystery, one thing is certain—this young guy is full of energy and ready to find a family to call his own.

During his dog introduction, Caesar wasted no time showing off his playful personality. He was energetic and eager to make a new friend right from the start. The two dogs spent their time together running, playing, and roughhousing around the play yard, and Caesar appeared to thoroughly enjoy the interaction.

As a young dog, Caesar would likely thrive with an active family that can provide plenty of exercise, enrichment, and opportunities for fun. His outgoing nature and love of play make him a great candidate for someone looking for an enthusiastic companion to join them on life's adventures!🐱🐶✨

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

🚨Just a reminder🚨
In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, Winnebago County Animal Services will be closed today, Friday, July 3rd.

If you need assistance, Animal Control Officers will be on duty- please call 815-319-4100 if you have an animal-related complaint or have found ...a lost animal.

We WILL be open tomorrow, Saturday, July 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m for adoptions.

We wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July!

‼🎉ADOPTION UPDATE!🎉‼

❤Remember Raja???❤

In February of this year, Raja entered our care due to a change in his previous living situation. Once he became eligible for adoption, Raja was very much hoping for a safe, stable place where he could truly thrive.

...Raja patiently awaited adoption — even putting in his fair share of work as our front office’s Pawffice Assistant — and after four months at the shelter, he finally found his forever home a couple of weeks ago!

Raja's adopter sent this wonderful update and shared these great photos with us!

🐾 He's been out to meet his great great aunt Marcia and her pup Jelly Bean. Rajahs favorite spot is curled up on my bed watching TV...lol...too funny to watch him. He now comes in the house on his own after outside time in the yard. I still need to leash him to initiate outside time or to put him in the play yard space that has the large kennel that he and Monster occupy during the day when I'm working...not actually kenneled, but each have their own large bed etc.

Slowly but surely we are finding a few treats he does like...(Stella and David meal toppers and liver training treats...the first he takes easily). I think he's come great strides but he does not like it at all when he has to leave his fav spot on the bed...lol.

He definitely has to make sure of where I am always and right by my side. Never a bark but alerts on sounds from inside or out and definitely is Monster's backup.🐾

👉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.go

In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, Winnebago County Animal Services will be closed tomorrow, Friday, July 3rd.

We will be open on Saturday, July 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 4p.m.
If you've been thinking about adding a new furry family member, we'd love to help you find ...your perfect match! Our team will be here!

As you celebrate the holiday, please remember to keep your pets safe:

👉Ensure they are wearing a collar with current identification.
👉Keep pets indoors during fireworks, as loud noises can be frightening and may cause them to run away.
👉Provide a quiet, secure space where they can feel comfortable.

We wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July!