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Sugar Gliders – The Basics

Sugar Gliders – The Basics

by DeShawn Christiansen | Aug 2, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Small Animals, Pet Ownership

Winnebago County Animal Services adopts Sugar Gliders to be family pets. Under no circumstances should a Sugar Glider be used for food for other animals; for experimentation or laboratory work; or for any other use other than as a family pet. WCAS strictly enforces...
Birds – The Basics

Birds – The Basics

by DeShawn Christiansen | Jul 30, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Small Animals, Pet Ownership

The Winnebago County Animal Services adopts birds to be family pets. Under no circumstances should birds be used for food for other animals; for experimentation or laboratory work; or for any other use other than as a family pet. WCAS strictly enforces this policy...
Degus – The Basics

Degus – The Basics

by DeShawn Christiansen | Jul 30, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Small Animals, Pet Ownership

Winnebago County Animal Services adopts Degus to be family pets. Under no circumstances should a Degu be used for food for other animals; for experimentation or laboratory work; or for any other use other than as a family pet. WCAS strictly enforces this policy under...
Hedgehogs – The Basics

Hedgehogs – The Basics

by DeShawn Christiansen | Jul 30, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Small Animals, Pet Ownership

Winnebago County Animal Services adopts Hedgehogs to be family pets. Under no circumstances should a Hedgehog be used for food for other animals; for experimentation or laboratory work; or for any other use other than as a family pet. WCAS strictly enforces this...
Rats – The Basics

Rats – The Basics

by DeShawn Christiansen | Jul 30, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Small Animals, Pet Ownership

Winnebago County Animal Services adopts Rats to be family pets. Under no circumstances should a Rat be used for food for other animals; for experimentation or laboratory work; or for any other use other than as a family pet. WCAS strictly enforces this policy under...
Mice – The Basics

Mice – The Basics

by DeShawn Christiansen | Jul 30, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Small Animals, Pet Ownership

Winnebago County Animal Services adopts Mice to be family pets. Under no circumstances should a Mouse be used for food for other animals; for experimentation or laboratory work; or for any other use other than as a family pet. WCAS strictly enforces this policy under...
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  • About Us
    • Hours & Locations
    • Contact
    • About Us
    • Our Staff
    • Our Work
    • Careers
  • Adopt
    • Adoptable Pets
    • Adoption Process
    • Adoption Application
    • Process and Fees
    • Adoption Application
    • Plan a Visit
  • Foster
    • Become a Foster
    • Foster Application
  • Lost and Found
    • Lost and Found Pets
    • Report
  • Services
    • Pet Registration
    • Animal Welfare & Investigations
    • Report Animal Abuse
    • Vaccinations and Rabies Control
    • Spay and Neuter
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Opportunities
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  • Resources
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