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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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Meet their adoptable pets

2807 McDonough St

Joliet, IL 60435

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Adoptable pets at Joliet Township Animal Control

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Iyla's adoption status with email updates.
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Iyla

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Jack Russell Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 9 mos
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Shepherd's adoption status with email updates.
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Shepherd

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cera's adoption status with email updates.
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Cera

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Husky/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 2 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

Great Lakes Lab Rescue

105 E. Vallette #1175,
Elmhurst, IL 60126

New Beginnings for Cats

7701 E. 3500 N. Road,
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

We'll also keep you updated on Edgar Allan Poe's adoption status with email updates.
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Edgar Allan Poe

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Evanston, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Valero's adoption status with email updates.
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Valero

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Pit Bull Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Roo (ADOPTED!)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Roo (ADOPTED!)

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Chihuahua

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Hobart, IN

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