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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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Adoptable pets at Joliet Township Animal Control

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Husky

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Madre's adoption status with email updates.
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Madre

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tina's adoption status with email updates.
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Tina

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 8 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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211 S. Clark St., Box 2790,
Chicago, IL 60690

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, Puppy
West Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pierre's adoption status with email updates.
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Pierre

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on KK's adoption status with email updates.
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KK

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ben's adoption status with email updates.
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Ben

Chihuahua/Whippet

Male, Puppy
Elgin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pumpkin's adoption status with email updates.
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Pumpkin

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Roquel's adoption status with email updates.
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Roquel

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
chicago, IL

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