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The place to go for county rabies licenses, adopting a pet, lost or found pets, animal cruelty complaints, strays.
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Winnebago County Animal Services focuses on rabies control, pet population control, animal bite reports, pet adoption and fostering, lost and found animals, and state and local animal ordinance enforcement. Rabies control is accomplished through pet registration and education and enforcement of rabies vaccination. To help further control the pet population, WCAS offers a year-round spay and neuter assistance program for qualified low-income individuals. We also focus on adoption services to help our furry friends find happy, healthy homes! Please, visit our shelter and find your new best friend! Terms of Service:
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10/31/2026

🌟🐾 Paw-some Pick of the Day! 🐾🌟

We’re shining the spotlight on our pets with something special: each day, one amazing pet will be featured as our Paw-some Pick of the Day — and for that day only, their adoption fee is waived!

👉Saturday, October 31st's Paw-some Pick is Lollipop A0061794157!

Looking for a little sweetness in your life? Meet Lollipop, a 3-year-old, 6-pound girl who recently came into our care as part of a larger group of cats. Now, this petite sweetheart is ready for a fresh start and a family to call her own!

Lollipop is hoping to find a forever home where she can settle in, be loved, and start her next chapter with a family of her very own. Could this little treat be the perfect addition to your home?🐱🐶✨

🖱Click here to submit an Adoption Questionnaire - https://winnebagoanimals.org/adoption-applicati

10/30/2026

‼🎉ADOPTION UPDATE!🎉‼

❤Remember Ella???❤

Ella's adopter reached out and shared these wonderful photos & this cute update with us!
🐾Updates on Ella. She is the sweetest girl and so silly! She loves her new brother and is very crazy🐾

👉Interested in creating your own adoption story?
Visit our website - www.WinnebagoAnimals.org -to complete an adoption questionnaire!

👉If you've adopted from WCAS and would like to share an update & photos, you can message us OR send us an email at [email protected]

10/30/2026

🌟🐾 Paw-some Pick of the Day! 🐾🌟

We’re shining the spotlight on our pets with something special: each day, one amazing pet will be featured as our Paw-some Pick of the Day — and for that day only, their adoption fee is waived!

👉Friday, October 30th's Paw-some Pick is Baby Ruth A0061794156!

Sweet as her name, Baby Ruth is a 4-year-old, 7-pound girl who recently came into our care as part of a larger group of cats. Now, this little lady is ready for a fresh start and a family to call her own!

Baby Ruth is looking for a home where she can settle in, be loved, and spend the rest of her days with her forever family. Could you be the one to give this sweet girl the happy ending she deserves?🐱🐶✨

🖱Click here to submit an Adoption Questionnaire - https://winnebagoanimals.org/adoption-applicati

10/29/2026

‼🎉ADOPTION UPDATE!🎉‼

❤Remember Earl Gray (now Noodle)???❤

Noodle first came to WCAS in mid-August as a stray alongside his mom and littermates. The kittens were old enough to skip the foster stage and were made available for adoption soon after arriving.

Lucky for Noodle, he didn't have to spend long waiting for his next chapter! Just a little over a week after arriving at the shelter, this little guy found his match and headed home with his new family. ❤

From stray kitten to beloved family member in just over a week—that's the kind of happy tail we love to see! Here's to a lifetime of cuddles, comfort, and plenty of love for Noodle. ❤️

Noodle's adopter shared these wonderful photos & this amazing update with us!
🐾With Halloween coming up, we wanted to let you know that Noodle (formally Earl Gray) is safe and sound and loved! He is perfect for our family and our older cat is much happier with him in the house!🐾

👉Interested in creating your own adoption story?
Visit our website - www.WinnebagoAnimals.org -to complete an adoption questionnaire!

👉If you've adopted from WCAS and would like to share an update & photos, you can message us OR send us an email at [email protected]

10/29/2026

🎃🐾 JONNY IS READY FOR HIS PUMPKIN ERA! 🎃

Jonny has decided he wants to be a pumpkin for Halloween, and we think he absolutely nailed the look! 🧡 He made his costumed debut this morning on Eyewitness News with Meteorologist Joey Marino!

Jonny came to WCAS in early September as a stray and has quickly become a staff and volunteer favorite. This handsome guy has impeccable manners and patiently waits at his kennel to be leashed up before heading out. He’s great with other dogs and even helps our kennel team when evaluating canine friends. Add in his adorable head tilts, and it’s easy to see why everyone loves him! 🥹🐶

🎃 Ready to make Jonny's Halloween wish come true? His next costume could be a new collar in his forever home! 🏡❤️

📍 Fill out an adoption application at www.winnebagoanimals.org and come meet this handsome pumpkin today!

10/29/2026

🌟🐾 Paw-some Pick of the Day! 🐾🌟

We’re shining the spotlight on our pets with something special: each day, one amazing pet will be featured as our Paw-some Pick of the Day — and for that day only, their adoption fee is waived!

👉Thursday, October 29th's Paw-some Pick is Starburst A0061792604!

Looking for a little sweetness and color in your life? Meet Starburst, a 6-year-old, 8-pound girl who recently came into WCAS’s care as part of a larger group of cats.

Now, Starburst is ready for a fresh start and a family to call her own. She’s hoping to find a loving home where she can settle in and be cherished for years to come. Could this sweet girl be the bright spot your family has been looking for?

Stop by the shelter during our open hours to meet Starburst and the other pets waiting for their forever homes! Want to have your adoption application on file before you come? You can fill out an adoption application today right through our website!🐱🐶✨

🖱Click here to submit an Adoption Questionnaire - https://winnebagoanimals.org/adoption-applicati

10/28/2026

‼🎉ADOPTION UPDATE!🎉‼

❤Remember Beau & Redwood (now Chester)???❤

Chester first came to us as a stray in March and, sadly, was never reclaimed by an owner. But after just a couple of weeks in our care, Chester found his match and headed off to begin a new chapter in a loving home!

Beau had a similar story. He arrived as a stray in early July and was also never reclaimed. Thankfully, he didn't have to wait long either! After just a couple of weeks with us, Beau found a family of his own and was on his way to a fresh start.

Both boys came to us without knowing what their next chapter would look like, but they didn't have to wait long for their stories to take a happy turn.

Here's to new beginnings, loving homes, and the happy tails that make it all worthwhile! Thank you to everyone who helps make these fresh starts possible. ❤️

Beau & Chester's adopter shared these wonderful photos & this amazing update with us!
🐾I adopted two fur babies from the shelter. On April 17th, I adopted Chester kitty. (He was Redwood there) He got settled in and then on July 5th I saw Beau. It was his given name and I added Bear to it based on a character from a series I wrote. While I was a little worried about Chester’s reaction, it turns out there was nothing to worry about as they both get along with each other. While I have thought about getting another companion for Chester as I know the shelter is at capacity, I’m not sure how he or Beau would handle it. No matter I wanted to share an update with Chester’s 6 month and Beaus’ three month story. Thank you for the wonderful work you do and I’m so happy I got to adopt them. 🐾

👉Interested in creating your own adoption story?
Visit our website - www.WinnebagoAnimals.org -to complete an adoption questionnaire!

👉If you've adopted from WCAS and would like to share an update & photos, you can message us OR send us an email at [email protected]

10/28/2026

👀🚨Do you know any of these dogs?🚨👀

‼️Can you help us find their families? Each animal's Intake Date & Location Found is include in their photo's caption.‼️

👉If you believe one of these dogs is yours, please call us at 815-319-4100 and one of our call takers can speak with you about next steps OR stop by our facility.

👉We're open today (Wednesday 10/28) until 5pm.

👉Some of these dogs are available for preselect adoption, which means that although the dog is still on their stray hold period and awaiting reclaim by their owner, an interested adopter is able to complete an adoption application and pay the fee to pre-select the animal for adoption. If the dog is not reclaimed, the adoption is finalized and the dog can go home as soon as they're spayed/neutered.

10/28/2026

✨🙏It's Wishlist Wednesday! 🙏✨

Our model is ❤Carrot Top A0061865556❤ and is available for adoption here at WCAS!

This week, we're in need of the following item(s):
✨Cat & Dog Toys
✨Cat & Dog Treats

Donations can be dropped off at our facility OR ordered & shipped to our address
- 4517 N. Main St. Rockford, IL 6110

10/28/2026

🌟🐾 Paw-some Pick of the Day! 🐾🌟

We’re shining the spotlight on our pets with something special: each day, one amazing pet will be featured as our Paw-some Pick of the Day — and for that day only, their adoption fee is waived!

👉Wednesday, October 28th's Paw-some Pick is Milk Dud A0061792601 !

Sweet name, sweet face, and ready to find a home of their own! Meet Milk Dud, a 5-year-old, 9-pound cat who recently came into WCAS’s care as part of a larger group of cats.

Now, Milk Dud is ready for a fresh start with a family who will give them a cozy place to settle in and lots of love to call their own. Could this sweet little treat be the one you’ve been looking for?

Stop by the shelter during our open hours to meet Milk Dud and the other pets waiting for their forever homes! Want to have your adoption application on file before you come? You can fill out an adoption application today right through our website!🐱🐶✨

🖱Click here to submit an Adoption Questionnaire - https://winnebagoanimals.org/adoption-applicati

Address

4517 N Main Street
Rockford, IL
61103

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 7pm
Tuesday	11am - 5pm
Wednesday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+18153194100

Website

http://www.WinnebagoAnimals.org/

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