If you’ve found your pet at our shelter, follow these steps to reclaim your animal.
Come down to our shelter to reclaim your pet. The individual reclaiming the pet must be the microchipped owner or the person named in the rabies registration record. Please bring a photo ID such as a driver’s license.
Be prepared to pay a reclaim fee that covers expenses like:
If your pet has a current rabies vaccination and County tag, please bring proof when you reclaim your pet to avoid additional fees.
Shelter/Lobby Hours:
Monday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday-Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED
*Please note, all adoptions end 30 minutes prior to closing.
Patrol Hours:
Daily: 7:00 AM. – 12:00 AM (midnight)
Phone: (815) 319-4100
Fax: (815) 319-4101
4517 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103
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