Kankakee County Animal Control & Adoption Center

Adoption process

Adoption applications are available at the shelter and can also be faxed or emailed upon request. Please note that we do not accept checks. Adoption fees can be paid using cash, Visa, or Mastercard. The adoption fee for dogs is $100, which includes the following: Distemper vaccination, Kennel Cough vaccination, Rabies vaccination for dogs four months or older, or a $5 Rabies coupon for dogs under four months, a Rabies tag (if residing in Kankakee County), fecal testing, deworming as needed, a heartworm test for dogs one year or older, a HomeAgain microchip and registration, a temperament assessment, a small bag of Science Diet dog food, a $60 spay/neuter voucher if the dog is not already fixed, and a training/introduction DVD. For cats, the adoption fee is $70 and includes: Distemper vaccination, Rabies vaccination for cats four months or older, or a $5 Rabies coupon for cats under four months, a Rabies tag (if residing in Kankakee County), fecal testing, deworming as needed, a HomeAgain microchip and registration, a small bag of Science Diet cat food, a temperament assessment, and a $30 spay/neuter voucher if the cat is not already fixed, along with an adoption information DVD. Requirements for adoption include that currently owned dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and have a good veterinary reference. Renters must provide a notarized letter from their landlord. All adopted cats are required to be kept as indoor pets unless otherwise specified on a barn cat contract. All adopted dogs should primarily live indoors as family pets and should never be left tied outside. For small animals, the adoption fee will be posted with the specific animal's listing.