Winnebago County Animal Services

4517 N.Main Street Rockford, Illinois 61103

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

About this shelter

Winnebago County Animal Services in Rockford, IL

Winnebago County Animal Services is a department of Winnebago County government located in Rockford, Illinois, roughly 5 miles south of the city. It covers more than 500 square miles and serves the more than 280,000 residents of Winnebago County, caring for an average of 4,000 animals each year as the only government-run animal sheltering organization in the county. The department provides pet licensing and registration, veterinary care to animals in need, animal welfare and cruelty investigations, spay/neuter and trap-neuter-return services, and pet adoptions for dogs, cats, and other animals not reclaimed by their owners. Six other animal shelters and rescues also operate within Winnebago County, and WCAS encourages adopters who don't find the right pet on-site to check out those other local organizations as well.

Before you go

Adopting from Winnebago County Animal Services

Adoption process

Find a pet online or visit the shelter, complete an adoption application (online in advance recommended), then visit in person to provide ID and documentation, pay the adoption fee, and complete paperwork; applicants must be 18+, show a state-issued photo ID, be current on licensing/vaccinations for any pets they own, and have no animal-related complaints on file, with all adoptions finalized in person.

Service area: Winnebago County, Illinois
County: Winnebago County
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals