Vermilion County Animal Regulations and Animal Shelter

04/11/2025

Wobby ❤️
This dapper gentleman is a staffordshire mix at around 3 years old. Wobby was abandoned by his previous owner and is ready to find a loving family to take him in 😇
He walked really well on his leash, he listened to basic commands and is friendly with everyone he meets!
Wobby is a large boy at 70pounds but is gentle and sweet! 🥰

04/11/2025

Gwyn!

She’s a 7 month old staffordshire mix 🐾

Gwyn is a happy girl with lots of energy and lots to learn 😁 Gwyn did well walking on her leash but could use some help with her basic commands.
She has dog friends at the shelter and is very social meeting new people friends!

This pup is ready to have some summer fun with a new family! ☀️

Come ask to see Gwyn 😍

04/11/2025

Rift 🥹
This sweet boy is a 1 year old staffordshire mix.
He loves to go on a walk and roll in the grass with his favorite stuffy 🐷
Rift is gentle with his toys, listened to basic commands and walked well on his leash😁
This gentleman would be a great family
addition!!✨

04/11/2025

Cha Cha 💃

This lady came in to our shelter along side Chi Chi. She walks well on a leash, enjoys a nice snuggle, and is very social!

Cha Cha is a 1 year old Staffordshire mix with a gorgeous chocolate coat and stunning eyes to match. 😍 Come out and meet this sweet girl! 🩷

04/11/2025

Chi Chi 😍

This adorable boxer mix is around 1 year old and loves everyone she meets!

Chi Chi has dog friends, walks well on a leash, and loves to snuggle! 🥰

Come meet this sweet lady - she’ll be a great addition to a great family 🩷

04/09/2025

❗ Kitten Fosters Urgently Needed❗

Kitten season is in full swing, and our shelter is overflowing with tiny purr machines! 🐱

We urgently need foster families to care for kittens until they’re ready for adoption. Whether you’re a pro or a first-timer, we’ll provide food, supplies, and support — you just bring the love. ❤️

Fostering saves lives and gives these babies the best start possible. Ready to help? Check out the flyer for more information!

🐾 Can’t foster? Please share this post!

04/09/2025

This girl has some BIG ears! 🙉

Besides being adorable, Harlow’s big ears seem to help her listen even better 😆. Harlow had a private training session, and her volunteer said this:

💬 “Harlow is so sweet! She knows her name very well and is very quick to follow commands.”

We think Harlow is a young Shepherd mix, and she has shown interest in playing with other dogs!

❗️Interested in adopting or fostering Harlow? Apply online or visit the shelter today!

04/08/2025

04/08/2025

📣 Kitten Season is kicking off– We Need Your Help!

Our shelter has taken in a wave of newborn tiny, squeaky, bottle-baby kittens! These little fluffballs are adorable… and hungry! We’re in need of kitten formula and bottles to help give these little ones the best start in life.

If you can donate, we’re especially in need of: KMR (Kitten Milk Replacer) – powder or liquid and bottles!

Want to be a hero to the tiniest purr machines? You can drop donations at Vermilion County Department of Animal Regulation 14775 Catlin Tilton Rd Tilton IL or send some love through our Amazon wishlist: https://a.co/civuRMu

Thank you for supporting our tiniest residents!

*Incubator seen below provided by one of our amazing volunteers, Samantha, a local high school student, who spends her winter months making coco bombs to raise funds for shelter animals! How amazing is that? Thanks Sam!

04/08/2025

Prom photos will be shared as soon our amazing photographer has them ready!

We can not express our gratitude enough for such an amazing turn out! We have heard nothing but good things and Turtle Run is excited to host us again next year. The theme has been chosen and we’re in the early stages of planning.

See you at 2026 Prom 🖤

04/06/2025

We hope everyone who attended Prom 2025 last night had as great of a night as we did! 🌟

📸 We would love to see all your pictures from the night! Please save and scan the code below to share your photos 🐾

Thank you everyone for making it a successful night for the animals! See you for Prom 2026 next spring 🎉

04/04/2025

Even our youngest friends are making a difference! 🌟🐾

A few days ago, this Girl Scount Troop joined us to socialize the shelter’s adoptable dogs!

🐶 Cosmic Brownie, Pizza Hut, Papa John's, Tidal Wave, Monical's, Milky Way, and Spot all joined in on the fun, and loved making kid friends!

📧 Interested in adopting one of these perfect family pups? Visit the shelter or apply online today!

🎉 Is your community group interested in joining us to volunteer? Email Kate at [email protected] to learn more!

(All pictures posted with parent/guardian permission)

04/03/2025

It’s puppy time! 🐶

Peanut, Coal, Onyx, Charcoal, and Almond Joy have been socialized in a loving foster home, and are coming back to the shelter today!

These pups are about 4-months-old, and we think they’re mixed breeds (maybe Boxer) 🐾

⬇️ If you are interested in adopting, please visit the shelter in person to submit an application, or apply online! 

04/03/2025

Everyone loves puppies and who doesn't love pizza?

Monical's is a 3 month old pitty girl that's ready for her new home. She would flourish with an older dog to give her confidence. She's already excelling at potty training and sits. She is currently in foster with one of our kennel members, so please call ahead to make sure she's here before you come to meet her.

She has litter mates here that also need homes.

Her adoption fee is $225. That includes her spay, vaccines, microchip and current prevention.
Senior discounts are available and adoption fees are waived for veterans.

04/03/2025

🐾 Meet Drew! 🐾

This almost 3-year-old house panther is looking for a forever home! With his sleek, shiny black coat and the cutest little fangs, Drew is the perfect mix of elegance and adorableness. 🖤🐱

He’s sweet, curious, and always ready to curl up for a cozy nap or pounce on a toy. If you’ve been looking for a charming feline friend to bring a little magic (and mischief) into your life, Drew might just be the one!

Could you be the lucky human to give Drew his happily ever after? 😻 Drew is in a foster home, so please give us a call to set up a time to meet him! He's worth it!

📍Apply today -> https://www.vercounty.org/animal-shelter/adopt-a-pet/

04/03/2025

If you’re looking for a puppy with a head start, Palm is the boy for you! 🌴

Palm was raised in a loving foster home with his mom and siblings, and now he’s ready for a home of his own! We believe he’s a large-breed mix, possibly including mastiff and bully breeds. He is well-socialized, and already making great progress with crate and potty training 🐾

💬 His foster mom said:

“This precious boy adores people and animals alike! He can’t contain his excitement when humans walk into the room, but also loves to spend time with his canine mom (such a mama’s boy!). You will often see him bouncing around his pen during playtime and offering a play bow to all of his siblings. He loves to sit and listen when people talk to him, and would undeniably be a ray of sunshine in your household.”

📧 This handsome guy will go quickly! If you’re interested in adopting Palm, apply online today!

04/02/2025

Ready for a kick off to the summer tan lines?
☀️🧴🌻

Check out Freckles!🤗🐾

She is a 2 year old medium sized super mutt! Freckles is a spayed female weighing in at a healthy 53 pounds. 🥰

She is playful and intelligent but loves a good snuggle fest! She is working on her training of sit, stay, down, and place! She loves playing with toys and chewing on a good ole bone 🦴

Freckles loves other confident dogs 🐶 and seems to be very playful with cats 🐱. She is a social butterfly 🦋 who loves to take long walks and run around in the yard.

Freckles is available for adoption and ready for her fur-ever home 🏡