🌟🐾 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, May 5th's Paw-some ...Pick is Melanie A0060795887!

Melanie is a beautiful 3-year-old German Shepherd weighing 77 pounds who came to us as a stray. Since she was never reclaimed, her past is a bit of a mystery—but she’s been showing us so many wonderful qualities during her time here.

While in our care, Melanie participated in a dog introduction with another female dog, and she did great! Staff described her as playful yet gentle, even offering soft paw “boops” and sweet kisses to her canine friend.

Melanie has also impressed our team with her excellent leash manners and her friendly, easygoing nature. She enjoys spending time with staff in the play yard, comes when called, and happily accepts pets all over.

Melanie is ready to find a family who will appreciate her affectionate personality and give her the loving home she deserves. The best way to see if she’s the right fit is to come meet her in person!🐱🐶✨

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

🎉🎉 Last week, Winnebago County Animal Services helped 30 pets find adoptive families! This included 18 cats, 11 dogs, and 1 chicken! 🎉🎉

For more information on adoptable pets, please visit our website at
www.winnebagoanimals.org.

🐾 Adopt 815: WIFR TV Pet of the Week: Bear (Round Two!) 🐾
https://www.wifr.com/video/2026/05/04/adopt-815-meet-bear/

Bear is so nice, he made Pet of the Week twice! 💛 And honestly… we’re scratching our heads wondering how this sweet guy is still waiting for a home.
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Bear is a 6-year-old sweetheart with the perfect blend of calm companionship and playful charm. He came to us alongside another dog after his elderly owner was hospitalized and could no longer care for them. Despite such a big life change, Bear has remained a gentle, easygoing boy who’s ready to settle into a loving home.

This handsome guy has lived with cats before and has done well meeting other dogs here. He’s a total gentleman on leash, walking politely by your side, and he takes treats ever so gently. Bear even spent a full day at an adoption event meeting new people and pups—and handled it all like a pro!

While Bear is mostly a laid-back kind of guy, he definitely has a fun side too! He loves digging through the toy bin to pick out his favorites and will surprise you with the cutest little zoomies that are guaranteed to make you smile.

If you’re looking for a loyal companion who’s equal parts relaxed and playful, Bear just might be your perfect match. 🐶💛

Come meet Bear and see for yourself why we can’t believe he’s still here!

Adopt 815 - Meet Bear

WIFR The Blend

www.wifr.com

👀🚨Do you know any of these dogs?🚨👀

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're open today (Monday 5/4) 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.

🌟🐾 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, May 4th's Paw-some ...Pick is BunBun A0060317170!

This sweet 7-year-old lady is ready to find her happy ending

BunBun was surrendered after spending her whole life with her previous family when a new large dog was introduced into the home—unfortunately, it just wasn’t the right fit for her. The good news? BunBun previously lived with two small dogs and did wonderfully with them!

When she arrived, we discovered she was having trouble eating and needed some medical care. After a dental procedure where she had 14 teeth removed, BunBun is now feeling so much better and ready to enjoy life again!

BunBun is a reserved girl at first, but once she feels comfortable, she absolutely loves gentle pets and cozy cuddles. She’s looking for a calm, loving home where she can relax and be cherished.
After everything she’s been through, BunBun deserves her happily ever after—could that be with you?🐱🐶✨

🖱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, May 2nd's Paw-some ...Pick is Bear A0047453981!

Bear is a 6-year-old, 76-pound lovable guy who’s ready to start his next chapter. He came to us as a surrender due to a decline in his owner’s health—through no fault of his own.

Since arriving, Bear has shown us that age is just a number! He’s a vocal, high-energy pup who still has plenty of playful spirit. During a dog introduction with another male dog, Bear did great—once in the play yard, the two spent their time zooming around and roughhousing together. Staff also noted that Bear has excellent recall, especially when playtime starts to get a little too rowdy.

Bear is looking for a family who can match his energy, provide structure, and give him the love he deserves. He’s ready to bring fun, personality, and companionship into his forever home.🐱🐶✨

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

👀🚨Do you know any of these dogs?🚨👀

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're open today (Friday 5/1) 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.

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

We’re SO excited to share that Angel has officially gone home!
❤️We couldn’t be happier to see her start her 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 Paws-some Pick is Rook A0060797664!!!

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

🐾 A Sweet Surprise! 🐾

We received the cutest drawing of a kitty here at Animal Services—and it absolutely made our day! 💛
(There was no name or return address included, so we’re not sure who to thank!)

To whoever created this adorable masterpiece: thank you! Your... kindness and creativity brought some extra smiles to our team. 🐱✨