‼🎉ADOPTION UPDATE!🎉‼

❤Remember Charli & Henri???❤

Charli and Henri came to WCAS in early July of this year along with their four other littermates. They were only a few weeks old when they arrived, so our team arranged for the litter to be placed in a loving ...foster home where they could grow big and healthy.

While they were in foster care, Charli and Henri met their future adopter. So, once they were big enough to return to WCAS to be spayed and neutered, their adopter was ready and waiting to take them home! Thanks to their wonderful foster home and their future family, these two went from foster care to their forever home without missing a beat.❤️

Charli & Henri's adopter shared these ADORABLE photos and this wonderful update with us!
🐾I just wanted to give an update on my two beautiful girls. They were being fostered through WCAS (part of a large litter), and I fell in love with both. Their names are Charli (with the red spot) and Henri. They are my world and I am so grateful to WCAS for the opportunity to adopt my baby twin girls. To anyone on the fence about if they should get two kittens - please get both!! You will not regret it.🐾

👉Interested in creating your own adoption story?
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

‼🎉ADOPTION UPDATE!🎉‼

❤Remember Roco (now Goose)???❤

Goose first came to WCAS as a stray in August 2023 and, after just a few days in our care, was happily reclaimed by his owner. Fast-forward a couple of years, and Goose found himself back at WCAS—again as a ...stray—in December 2025. This time, however, his owner never came to reclaim him.
Goose patiently waited at WCAS for several weeks, hoping his next chapter would lead him to a new family. Thankfully, his wait was worth it—Goose was adopted into what is very clearly his forever home!❤️

Goose's adopter shared these great photos and this wonderful update with us!
🐾 This is Goose (formerly Roco), and I adopted him in January 2026. He has become the best velcro dog a girl could ask for. Some of his favorite things to do are go on car rides, go on short walks, and chase squirrels in his backyard. Since adopting Goose, I drove to my home state of Rhode Island, where he got to swim in the ocean, run on the beach, and explore our mini family farm (he even met our pet pig Wilbur). He has been the most amazing addition to my life. I know everyone says their dogs are perfect, but he is seriously PERFECT! Thank you for everything that Winnebago County staff and volunteers do for these amazing pets.🐾

👉Interested in creating your own adoption story?
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

🌟🐾 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, October 3rd's ...Paw-some Pick is Cruffin A0061712481!

Cruffin is a handsome 3-year-old boy weighing in at 8 pounds, and he’s ready to leave his shelter days behind and find a family to call his own!
Cruffin came into our care following a welfare incident and was unfortunately never reclaimed by his owner. Now, he’s looking forward to a fresh start with someone who will give him the love, care, and forever home he deserves.
If Cruffin sounds like the cat you’ve been waiting for, stop by the shelter during our open hours to meet him and all of the other wonderful pets looking for their forever homes!
Want to have your adoption application on file before you visit? You can fill out an adoption application right through our website today!🐱🐶✨

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

‼🎉ADOPTION UPDATE!🎉‼

❤Remember Sasha???❤

Sasha first came to WCAS as a stray in 2013, when she was just a kitten. It didn’t take long for her to find a family of her own, and for more than a decade, she enjoyed the comfort and love of a home. Nearly 13 years later,... Sasha found herself back at WCAS after her adopter had to move and was unable to bring her along to their new home. After patiently waiting for a little over a month, Sasha finally found her way back into a home of her own when she was adopted in early September this year!❤

Sasha's adopter shared these great photos and this wonderful update with us!
🐾Sasha is such a sweetheart. It took her some time to get use to her new fursiblings, but is now not bothered by them. She loves being near us, especially on my heating blanket .
My husband and I are so happy to have her and add her to our little family.
Thank you all, for doing what you do for these babies & the community. 🐾

👉Interested in creating your own adoption story?
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

👀🚨Do you know any of these dogs?🚨👀

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're open today (Friday 10/2) until 5pm.

👉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.

🌟🐾 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!

👉Friday, October 2nd's ...Paw-some Pick is Dozer A0061440723 !

Dozer is a handsome 2-year-old pup weighing 70 pounds who is ready to find a patient and understanding family to call his own.

Dozer came to WCAS as an owner surrender after his previous owner was moving and was unable to bring him along. Since arriving at the shelter, our team has been getting to know Dozer and helping him adjust to his new surroundings.

During a dog introduction, Dozer showed us that he can be a shy and nervous guy, particularly when interacting with people. He was a little flighty when first brought into the yard and wasn't interested in seeking out pets or attention. At one point, when staff attempted to retrieve his leash, Dozer tried to move away. Importantly, no aggression was observed—his behavior appeared rooted in fear and uncertainty.

When Dozer was introduced to Sully, however, we saw him become much more open and comfortable. He displayed friendly body language and a wagging tail and showed increased interest in interacting with Sully. He successfully passed his dog introduction.

Dozer is looking for a family who understands that he may need some time to build trust and feel comfortable with his new people. A calm environment, patience, consistency, and allowing him to approach interactions at his own pace will be important as he settles in.

Once Dozer knows he is safe, we think there's a sweet companion waiting to emerge. Could you be the person to help this shy guy find his confidence? Come meet Dozer and talk with our team about whether he's the right fit for your home🐱🐶✨

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

🎥🐾 Adoptable kitten Baby Smores had a wonderful time during her Pet of the Week appearance on Eyewitness News with Meteorologist Joey Marino! 🐾🎥

At just 4 months old, Baby Smores is full of playful kitten charm and is ready to find a family to call her own. This sweet girl ...comes running to greet staff, purrs like a little tractor when she's being loved on, and happily climbs into laps to hand out kisses. She has the perfect combination of affection and fun kitten energy!

Could Baby Smores be the feline of your dreams? ❤️

If you're interested in adopting, visit our website and complete an adoption questionnaire:
www.winnebagoanimals.org

‼🎉ADOPTION UPDATE!🎉‼

❤Remember Arugula (now Winston)???❤

Winston came to WCAS earlier this month as a stray along with two other kittens and was never reclaimed by an owner. Fortunately, Winston's stay at the shelter was a short one! Just two weeks after ...arriving, Winston was adopted!❤️

Winston's adopter shared these great photos and this wonderful update with us!
🐾We have only had Winston (formerly Arugula) for just over a week but he is already right at home and best buds with our older cat Franklin.🐾

👉Interested in creating your own adoption story?
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

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

We’re SO excited to share that Gerta has officially gone home!
❤️We couldn’t be happier to see them start their next chapter with a loving family!!!

📣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 pick is Suki! She's still here - patiently awaiting adoption!

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