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Winnebago County Animal Services

Animal shelter in Rockford, IL

Winnebago County Animal Services is the local animal control facility. In addition to offering animals for adoption, we handle animal complaints and assistance, track rabies vaccinations and pet licenses, offer spay/neuter vouchers for low-income residents of Winnebago County at a reduced fee.

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4517 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103
Donation Make checks payble to WCAS Auxiliary and mail to WCAS Auxiliary, 4517 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
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4517 North Main Street

Rockford, IL 61103

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Adoptable pets at Winnebago County Animal Services

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Shelter FAQs

We serve all of Winnebago County located in northern Illinois. Some of the cities and villages we serve include: Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Roscoe, Rockton, Cherry Valley, Durand, Shirland, New Millford, Lake Summerset, Pecatonia, Winnebago, and South Beloit.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Dogs: $110 adoption fee
Cats: $40 adoption fee
Kittens: $85 adoption fee
Small Mammals: $7 adoption fee
Golden Whiskers Pets (8+ yrs): 1/2 off the regular adoption fee

Adoption fee includes a free wellness exam, vaccinations for distemper, parvo (dogs), kennel cough (dogs), heatworm test (dogs), rabies, county pet license, spay/neuter surgery, microchip and one month flea preventative.

Adoption application

http://www.wcasrock.org/index.php/adopt-a-pet/adoption-process

Pets at shelters & rescues near Winnebago County Animal Services

Feline Helpers and Pup Rescue

Wonder Lake, IL 60097

Lovin' Life Rescue Suburbs

West Dundee, IL 60118

Howlin 4 Help Rescue, NFP

PO Box 562,
Somonauk, IL 60552

We'll also keep you updated on Kodak's adoption status with email updates.
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Kodak

Husky

Male, Young
Whitewater, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Gizmo's adoption status with email updates.
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Gizmo

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Beloit, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Fern's adoption status with email updates.
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Fern

Domestic Longhair

Female, Adult
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Carmel (sponsored)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Carmel (sponsored)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Rockford, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Magic's adoption status with email updates.
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Magic

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 14 yrs 4 mos
South Elgin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on TULLY's adoption status with email updates.
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TULLY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Crystal Lake, IL

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