🐾🚨Are you interested in fostering but don't have the time for a long-term foster commitment?
Become a Foster First Responder‼🚨 🐾

Kitten season is here and we need your help! We are already starting to get in tiny orphaned kittens. 🙀
That's why we're... inviting you to join the Foster First Responder Team‼

Foster First Responders are a dedicated group of fosters who will never let a bottle baby kitten stay in the shelter overnight. Think of it as a phone tree program for baby kittens! We often have kittens who arrive at our shelter after 4:00pm that must go into a foster home overnight to be fed every few hours. As a Foster First Responder member, you will be in a contact group that will be alerted when these kittens come in so they do not spend the night in the shelter. These are some of our most critical care pets and we depend on you to help us save them.

Foster First Responders are asked to keep their fosters for 48 hours or less while we work to find a more permanent foster home (but keeping them long term is always an option!). Short term fostering helps prevent exhaustion for our foster families while ensuring that the most fragile animals get the love and dedication they need.
We provide you with the supplies for your overnight visitor, training, and support. You provide the love, ❤️ feeding, 🍼 and kitten crash pad. 😻

👉If you're interested in being an overnight foster, please e-mail apinnon@wcas.wincoil.gov or leave a message at 815-319-4127 .
👉Interested in fostering more long term? We have lots of options for you that could fit any schedule. Fill out an application or get more info here! https://winnebagoanimals.org/foster/
👉Can't foster? We also needs supplies! Please check out our Amazon wishlist. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8KL43JJ0AR7C...

🎉🎉Last week, Winnebago County Animal Services helped 27 pets find adoptive families! This included 17 cats, 9 dogs, and 1 rabbit!🎉🎉

For more information on adoptable pets, please visit our website at
www.winnebagoanimals.org.

🎥🐾 Take a look at the WIFR TV23 pet of the week, Yoda with Andy Gannon this morning.🐾🎥

Does anyone have room in their home for a little guy with a whole lot of spunk?

Meet Yoda, a 2 year old Hound mix Yoda was surrendered when his owners were struggling with housing ...and could no longer care for him. His previous owner’s stated he was good with children who visited, dogs, and lived in a home with a cat successfully. They also stated he is crate trained and house trained. He was a bit shy when he first arrived but is much more confident now. Yoda loves spending time with volunteers and staff members out in the yard. Yoda has a very puppyish exuberance in a big, handsome adult body. He's a lover of fetch, having his ears rubbed, and taste-testing all the treats!

If he's the one for you check him out today at Winnebago County Animal Services!If you're interested in adopting, visit our website and complete an adoption questionnaire. www.winnebagoanimals.org

‼🎉ADOPTION UPDATE!🎉‼

❤Remember Conley (now Alphonse)???❤
Alphonse came to WCAS in mid-January of this year as a stray and was never reclaimed by an owner. Alphonse eagerly awaited adoption for almost two months until his perfect forever family came to visit and take him ...home.

Alphonse's adopter shared these photos & this wonderful update with us-
🐾I have an update on Conley Now known as Alphonse. We got Alphonse about a month ago. He is very kind and energetic. He loves play fighting with our other dog, Dior. And loves running at the park. He really loves when you pet him, he'll get all under you. Alphonse has been such a great add on to our family and I love him !!! 🐾

👉Interested in creating your own adoption story?
We have lots of amazing dogs & cats available for adoption! We are open for adoptions today until 4:30pm!

👉Visit our website - www.WinnebagoAnimals.org -to complete an adoption questionnaire!

🎥🐾 Daphne was our Pet of the Week on Eyewitness News with Meteorologist Jordan Wolfe this morning.🐾🎥

Daphne was brought in as a stray when she was found running loose with a small Chihuahua friend she was out adventuring with!
Unfortunately, she was never reclaimed by her ...owner. Daphne loves to lean up to people for pets and explore new places! She also enjoys treats and to learn new things! At just around 2 years old, Daphne is ready to give the rest of his life being loyal to her forever family!

This well mannered pup is waiting for her new family. Is it you?

If you're interested in adopting, visit our website and complete an adoption questionnaire. www.winnebagoanimals.org

Draco has those soulful puppy dog eyes and an adorable head tilt that has a way of pulling at our heartstrings.

Draco came into a our care as the result of his owner's eviction and was never reclaimed by his owner. At 2 years old, This sweet guy will happily sit quietly by your side ...and lend a listening ear. He will look up at you as though he's saying, "Come sit down with me and tell me all about your day." A gentle soul, and a quiet companion, Draco is content to hang out around the house or take a stroll around the block. Draco is loved by all at WCAS, and we are waiting for his one true family to come along and scoop him up.

Part of Draco’s adoption fee has been sponsored by a generous donor, Rebecca!
Adopt him for a $100 adoption fee!

👉Visit our website - www.WinnebagoAnimals.org - to view all of the pets currently available for adoption and to complete an adoption questionnaire!

🎉🎉Last week, Winnebago County Animal Services helped 39 pets find adoptive families! This included 15 cats, 15 dogs, 7 chickens, 1 lizard, and 1 fish!🎉🎉

For more information on adoptable pets, please visit our website at
www.winnebagoanimals.org.

✨🎉🐾We are in full celebration-mode here at WCAS!🐾🎉✨

This Week (April 14-20) is National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week!

The offices of our Officers & Dispatch Team were festively decorated to kick-off the week and to get everyone in the spirit!
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The Winnebago County Animal Services Officers & Dispatch Team are a group of dedicated individuals that thrive in helping the residents and the animals in the community. WCAS Officers respond to public health and safety issues in cases where animals are involved and investigate animal abuse and welfare concerns. The Animal Services Officers provide service 365 days a year to over 280,000 residents over a coverage area of 500 square miles.

Thank you to all of our Animal Control Officers & our dedicated Dispatch Team for the great work they do for Winnebago County!!!

🎥🐾 Take a look at the WIFR TV 23 pet of the week, Luella with Andy Gannon this morning.🐾🎥

Luella is the most charming gal you will ever meet! This gentle, sweet, 2-year-old is searching for a home to ham it up in. She's easy to please and just needs someone to take a ...chance on her! Got snacks? She'll gladly eat them! Squeaky toys? She loves them! Snuggles on the couch? Count her in! Get ready to fall in love.

Come see this tiny hippo in action and visit her today at the Winnebago County Animal Services!

If you're interested in adopting, visit our website and complete an adoption questionnaire. www.winnebagoanimals.org