Winnebago County Animal Services
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Hours: Shelter/lobby Mon 11:00am-7:00pm; Tue-Fri 11:00am-5:00pm; Sat 11:00am-4:00pm; closed Sun. Patrol daily 7:00am-midnight.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- Winnebago County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Winnebago County government animal shelter and animal control serving all of Winnebago County: pet adoptions, lost and found pets, pet registration, rabies control, animal welfare and cruelty investigations, and veterinary care for animals in need. Owner surrenders are by appointment under a managed intake model, and staff may offer alternatives to surrender.
How to reach them
Where: 4517 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
Hours: Shelter/lobby Mon 11:00am-7:00pm; Tue-Fri 11:00am-5:00pm; Sat 11:00am-4:00pm; closed Sun. Patrol daily 7:00am-midnight.
Good to know
- How to get started: Visit during lobby hours or call (815) 319-4100. To surrender a pet, call and press 1 for customer service (Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm) to schedule an appointment.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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