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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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2807 McDonough St
Joliet, IL 60435
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2807 McDonough St

Joliet, IL 60435

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Adoptable pets at Joliet Township Animal Control

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McKinley

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Joliet, IL
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Reagan

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs
Joliet, IL
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Pierce

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs
Joliet, IL
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Kennedy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Joliet, IL
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Van Buren

Snowshoe

Male, 2 yrs
Joliet, IL
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Truman

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
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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Hedwig

Persian

Male, Adult
Chicago, IL
Special Needs
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Willow

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Huntley, IL
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Christian

Chihuahua/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Rosmont, IL
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Amber

Miniature Pinscher/Vizsla

Female, 1 yr
Chicago, IL
Bonded Pair
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Dawson

Tabby

Male, 7 mos
PLANO, IL
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Akhtoot

American Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
South Elgin, IL

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