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Joliet Township Animal Control

Animal shelter in Joliet, IL

Joliet Township Animal Control promotes and protects public safety through education and animal care providing quality sheltering, adoptions and pet placement programs.

All adoptable animals do not have a time limit so they are welcome to stay with us until they find a home.

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Address
2807 McDonough St
Joliet, IL 60435
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2807 McDonough St

Joliet, IL 60435

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Joliet Township Animal Control

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Callie's adoption status with email updates.
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Callie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Emerald's adoption status with email updates.
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Emerald

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Preston's adoption status with email updates.
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Preston

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on O' Malley's adoption status with email updates.
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O' Malley

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Dani's adoption status with email updates.
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Dani

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mary's adoption status with email updates.
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Mary

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Silent Bob's adoption status with email updates.
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Silent Bob

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Joliet, IL

Shelter FAQs

Our animal control officers service the towns of Joliet, Plainfield, Crest Hill, and Rockdale. We welcome adopters from all over!

Additional adoption info

ADOPTION PROCESS
-Come meet with an animal and discuss your adoption plans with our Vet Techs. Viewing hours begin at 10am Monday – Friday.
-Complete adoption application and ensure the best match
-After adoption is approved, you will complete adoption contract and fill out necessary medical forms
-JTAC accepts cash or credit with an additional $5 service charge. Mallard Point Veterinary Clinic accepts any form of payment when you pick up the following day.

Puppies $125, Dogs $75 (Includes registered microchip, fecal exam and deworming, distemper shot, and bordetella, and heartworm test for adults)
Medical Costs – paid to Mallard Point: Spay (female) $70, Neuter (male) $60, Rabies shot/tag $25

Kittens $100, Cats $50, Senior Cats $25 (Includes registered microchip, fecal exam and deworming, distemper shot, and FIV/FELV testing)
Medical Costs – paid to Mallard Point: Spay (female) $45, Neuter (male) $35, Rabies shot/tag $25

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Morton Grove, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tabitha's adoption status with email updates.
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Tabitha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Violet's adoption status with email updates.
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Violet

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sarabi's adoption status with email updates.
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Sarabi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lillibet's adoption status with email updates.
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Lillibet

Parson Russell Terrier

Female, 4 mos
Elk Grove Village, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Larry's adoption status with email updates.
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Larry

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 7 mos
Palatine, IL

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