🌟🐾 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, August 14th's ...Paw-some Pick is Zeke A0061311541!

This handsome 4-year-old, 50-pound boy is ready to find the forever home he's been waiting for! Zeke came to Winnebago County Animal Services as a stray and, unfortunately, was never reclaimed. While his past remains a mystery, he's looking forward to a future filled with love, stability, and a family to call his own.

At 4 years old, Zeke is at a wonderful stage in life—past the puppy phase but still young enough to enjoy plenty of adventures. Whether it's joining you on daily walks, exploring new places, or relaxing at home after a fun day, Zeke is ready to be your loyal companion through it all.

Zeke is hoping for a family that will give him the chance to settle into a loving home where he can truly thrive. In return, he's ready to offer companionship, loyalty, and plenty of happy moments for years to come.

If you're looking for a handsome, well-rounded dog who's ready for a fresh start, come meet Zeke during our adoption hours. He just might be the perfect addition to your family!🐱🐶✨

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

🐾 Eyewitness News Pet of the Week: Vienna! 🐾

Meet Vienna, a 4-month-old puppy with a heart full of love and a lap-dog personality! ❤️

Vienna came to WCAS as a stray alongside her two littermates. While her siblings quickly found homes, sweet Vienna is still waiting for ...someone to see just how special she is.

This adorable girl loves people and isn't shy about showing it. She'll happily crawl right into your lap, soak up all the attention she can get, and make friends with everyone she meets. Vienna is working on her leash skills, but for now she would much rather be carried around like the princess she believes she is. 👑🐶

A busy shelter is no place for a puppy to grow up. With our shelter overcrowded and so many animals waiting for homes, we're hoping Vienna's appearance on Eyewitness News this morning helps her find the family she's been dreaming of.

Come meet Vienna and see why everyone who meets her falls in love! 💕 Please share to help this sweet girl find her forever home.

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

🐾📢📢WCAS is hiring!📢📢🐾

We are seeking candidates for a full-time Animal Services Officer position.

If you're looking for a job that allows you to make a direct impact on the lives of animals, this is the job for you! Our animal control officers are ...compassionate, driven, enthusiastic individuals who are comfortable working with the public and a variety of animal species. They care deeply about both human and animal lives and are eager to be a part of proactive efforts in the community to assist both.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Answering and investigating calls relating to animals that are loose, injured, stray, abused, etc., and impounding animals when necessary, investigating animal bites by verifying animal vaccination and registration, enforcing Animal Control Acts and ordinances by issuing citations to violators, maintaining records, preparing reports, investigating and testifying in court, and preforming all duties in accordance with county policies and procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an organization contributing to the health and well-being of the animals in our community and saving lives!
Interested or know someone who may be?

⬇️Click the link below for the job descriptions and link to apply⬇️
https://my.wincoil.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

🌟🐾 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, August 13th's ...Paw-some Pick is Aria A0061311543!

Aria is a sweet 1-year-old, 33-pound dog whose resilience and joyful spirit have carried her through a difficult start. Now fully healed, she's ready to find the loving forever home she deserves.

Aria came to WCAS as a stray with a limp affecting her front right leg. Upon arrival, our medical team quickly discovered she had an open wound that required immediate attention. She underwent wound closure surgery and spent the following weeks under the close care and supervision of our veterinary staff as she recovered.

Thanks to the dedication of our medical team—and Aria's incredible resilience—she has healed beautifully and is now medically cleared for adoption. Her difficult past is behind her, and she's ready to begin a brand-new chapter filled with love, comfort, and stability.

At just 1 year old, Aria has her whole life ahead of her. She's looking for a family who will cherish her, help her continue to thrive, and give her the happy ending she's worked so hard for.

If you're looking for a wonderful companion with an inspiring story and an even bigger heart, come meet Aria during our adoption hours. She can't wait to find the forever family she's been waiting for.🐱🐶✨

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

✨🙏It's Wishlist Wednesday! 🙏✨

Our model is ❤Sprecker A0060873906❤ who is currently our longest-staying resident (arrived on 4/26) and is available for adoption here at WCAS!

Half of Sprecker's adoption fee is covered by the WCAS Auxiliary! And, thanks to ...the incredible generosity of CARE for PETS, the remaining half has been sponsored!

Sprecker is a 1-year-old pup weighing 50 pounds who is ready to find a forever family of his own! Sprecker came to us as a stray and was never reclaimed, so his exact background is unknown. What we do know is that this young guy is full of energy and loves to play.

While in our care, Sprecker participated in a dog intro with another dog here at the shelter. Staff noted that Sprecker came on a little strong at first due to his high-energy personality, but he did not display any inappropriate behavior. Once the two dogs got going, they spent their time playing, roughhousing, and having a blast together in the play yard.

Sprecker is looking for a family that can help channel his playful energy while giving him the love, guidance, and fun he deserves. Help us get to know Sprecker by meeting with him and seeing if he could be the right fit for your family!

This week, we're in need of the following item(s):
✨Large Dog Crates
✨Kitten Wet Food

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 Dior 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 Paw-some Pick is Peaches!!!

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, August 12th's ...Paw-some Pick is Peaches A0061145170!

This sweet 1-year-old, 45-pound girl is looking for a fresh start and a family to call her own. Peaches came to Winnebago County Animal Services after her owner made the difficult decision to surrender her due to a move. Through no fault of her own, she's now hoping to find a forever home where she can settle in and thrive.

During her time at the shelter, Peaches participated in a dog introduction with another shelter dog. Staff noted that she was on the shy, lower-energy side, but she handled the interaction wonderfully. Peaches chose to initiate interaction several times on her own and was very tolerant of the other dog's more enthusiastic play style. Throughout the introduction, she remained appropriate, and staff observed no signs of aggression.

At just 1 year old, Peaches has a gentle personality and is still discovering the world around her. She would likely do well with a patient family that will help build her confidence while providing the love, stability, and encouragement she deserves.

If you're looking for a kind-hearted companion with a sweet disposition, come meet Peaches during our adoption hours. She may be the perfect addition to your family!🐱🐶✨

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

🌟🐾 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, August 11th's ...Paw-some Pick is Dior A0061281411!

Dior is a handsome 4-year, 7-month-old, 43-pound dog who's ready to find the forever home he's been waiting for.

Dior came to Winnebago County Animal Services as a stray and, unfortunately, was never reclaimed. While his past is unknown, one thing is certain—he's looking forward to a future filled with love, stability, and a family to call his own.

During his time at the shelter, Dior successfully completed a dog introduction with another dog. Staff noted that he was friendly and eager to interact right from the start, even inviting play with adorable play bows. What stood out most, however, was Dior's ability to read the other dog's body language. When he recognized that the other dog was feeling a little nervous, he adjusted his energy accordingly, giving her the space she needed while continuing to interact in a calm and respectful manner. The dogs spent time together on dropped leashes, and Dior showed no signs of aggression or discomfort throughout the interaction.

Dior's friendly personality and thoughtful social skills make him a wonderful candidate for a variety of homes. Whether you're looking for a walking buddy, a playmate, or simply a loyal companion, Dior is ready to be by your side.

Come meet Dior during our adoption hours and see if he's the perfect addition to your family. He can't wait to begin his next chapter in a loving forever home!🐱🐶✨

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

👀🚨Do you know any of these dogs (or this chicken)?🚨👀

‼️We currently have 109 dogs at our facility‼️
Our dog kennels are currently at maximum capacity - we 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 8/10) 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.