Kids and Pets

Kids and Pets

Pets can be a lot of fun if your family is ready for the responsibilities that come with them. They can help teach children values and social skills.There are some important considerations to remember when bringing a pet into your home. Both your children and pet will...
Help Keeping Your Pet

Help Keeping Your Pet

Winnebago County Animal Services understands that there are a number of reasons people surrender a pet such as moving, allergies, behavior issues, major life event, and it is a difficult decision to give up a pet. We want to help you keep your pet, so please read the...
Dog Foster Basics

Dog Foster Basics

Thank you for opening your home and heart to shelter animals in need of a little extra care and nurturing. We hope you will find your experience as a foster parent rewarding. You are an essential link in providing these animals with permanent, loving homes. Foster...
Cat Foster Basics

Cat Foster Basics

Thank you for opening your home and heart to shelter animals in need of a little extra care and nurturing. We hope you will find your experience as a foster parent rewarding. You are an essential link in providing these animals with permanent, loving homes. Foster...
Bringing Your Pet Home

Bringing Your Pet Home

Patience and preparation are vital to successfully acclimating your new pet to your home. The entire process can take anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of months for you and your new pet to adjust to one another. Prepare your home Gather SuppliesThinking...