Animal Shelter

If you recognize them please call Paws.

There are SO many different ways to help.

The heat index and temp is creeping up into the triple digits and that's fine. Unless you DON'T have air conditioning.

Winnebago County Animal Services will no longer accept stray cats from Rockford or surrounding communities.

This lovable cat was found alive in Chicago after he had been missing for 10 years. The quirky thing of this story is that his family was told, 10 years ago, that he was dead.

This cat most definitively used one of her nine lives after nearly dying when seeking warmth in a truck's engine.

Several counties in Florida are implementing an animal abuser registry. Should Illinois require the same of those caught abusing animals to sign a registry?

If you've been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, this month is the month to do it. As you can bring home a dog looking for a fur-ever home for no cost to you right here in Winnebago County.

Meat farms that raise dogs for food alive and well. In July 150 dogs were rescued, sent to Wisconsin shelters and are now up for adoption.

If you enjoy cats and like coffee too, put them together and you get a Cat Cafe.
That's what a Chicago Animal Shelter is building in West Rogers Park.