Hey Animal Lovers, One Illinois Shelter Desperately Needs Your Help This Weekend

The cages at Winnebago County Animals Services in Rockford, Illinois are at 'dangerous capacity', so they're hosting a discounted adoption fee event this weekend to help "empty the shelter".

Animal Shelters at Critical Capacity

It's a sad story that repeats itself all too often; animal shelters all across the nation find themselves with too many pets and not enough room to house them. If you've never visited an animal shelter before, I must warn you it can be very disheartening.

Seeing so many lovable dogs and cats staring at me behind the bars of a cage just willing someone to adopt them breaks my heart every single time.

So many animals end up in shelters due to no fault of their own, and I promise you there are few feelings as great as rescuing an animal and knowing you are giving them a second chance at love!

Discounted Adoption Event at Winnebago County Animal Services

Winnebago County Animal Services has issued an urgent plea to Rockford-area pet lovers to help them find new homes for nearly 100 animals immediately. A post on WCAS' Facebook says;

Our dog and cat kennels are at critical capacity and we need your help! We have over 40 dogs available for adoption and over 50 cats and kittens!

Beginning today, Thursday, October 5, through Saturday, October 7, Winnebago County Animal Services is partnering with the Bissell Pet Foundation for an "Empty the Shelters" event that features $25 adoption fees on select dogs, cats, and kittens.

If you want to adopt a cute kitten like Chester or Cheeto...

a playful dog like Ollie...

or a seasoned pro like Tobias...

you better go to winnebagoanimals.org right now and fill out an adoption application so you don't miss your chance!

Here are more adoptable animals with discounted adoption fees at Winnebago County Animals Services...