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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

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Poodle (Standard)/Australian Shepherd

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 10 mos
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Idgie's adoption status with email updates.
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Idgie

Dachshund

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

American Bulldog

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

Chihuahua

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 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

Pets at shelters & rescues near Joliet Township Animal Control

Feral Fixers, NFP

330 Eisenhower Lane North,
Lombard, IL 60148

Kankakee County Animal Foundation

P.O. Box 304,
Bradley, IL 60901

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

Dachshund

Male, 5 yrs 5 mos
Oswego, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Poppy Harlow's adoption status with email updates.
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Poppy Harlow

Australian Shepherd

Female, Young
Willowbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Stella's adoption status with email updates.
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Stella

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Schaumburg, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tinker's adoption status with email updates.
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Tinker

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
DeKalb, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Koala's adoption status with email updates.
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Koala

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Tinley Park, IL

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