Rockford: Dogs, Cats, Pets Available For Adoption Nearby

Rockford IL

28 September, 2021

10:10 AM

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Want to add a fluffy ball of four-legged love and affection to your family and make a positive impact on the world at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter or organization! Pet adoption agencies in Rockford and environs have dogs, cats and other kinds of pets ready and waiting to be adopted. Over 6 million pets and other companion animals are given to animal rescue organizations each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses. However, only around half of all these animals are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Rockford area — are still waiting for their forever homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week's list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you're looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. Click on any listing for more information about a pet or to start the adoption process. Editor's note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. If you're a local shelter looking to see your adoptable pets appear on Patch, you'll need to list them through Petfinder. All readers are encouraged to report errors or other feedback to [email protected]. Metzi Name: Metzi Species: Dog Location: Care For Pets, Rockford, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Metzi has quite the story, as do her 3 siblings. Their mom and litter came to us as a protective..." Learn more Tozi Name: Tozi Species: Dog Location: Care For Pets, Rockford, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Metzi has quite the story, as do her 3 siblings. Their mom and litter came to us as a protective..." Learn more Roy Name: Roy Species: Dog Location: Care For Pets, Rockford, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Roy has quite the story, as do his 3 siblings. Their mom and litter came to us as a protective..." Learn more Raylin Name: Raylin Species: Dog Location: Care For Pets, Rockford, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Raylin has quite the story, as do her 3 siblings. Their mom and litter came to us as a protective..." Learn more Molly Name: Molly Species: Dog Location: Paws Humane Society, 7282 N Cherryvale Mall Dr, Rockford, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Whippet Mixed Breed Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Molly is a 4 month old mixed breed puppy with Whippet. She is very affectionate and would do best with..." Learn more Mary Anne Name: Mary Anne Species: Cat Location: Paws Humane Society, 7282 N Cherryvale Mall Dr, Rockford, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids and cats Description: "Mary Anne is a local stray who was taken into a PAWS foster home. She is now ready for adoption..." Learn more Rhedd Name: Rhedd Species: Dog Location: Paws Humane Society, 7282 N Cherryvale Mall Dr, Rockford, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Carolina Dog Shiba Inu Mix Good With: Dogs Description: "Redd is an unusual breed called a Carolina dog. He is 2 yrs old and dog friendly. We orefer a..." Learn more Dottie Name: Dottie Species: Cat Location: Paws Humane Society, 7282 N Cherryvale Mall Dr, Rockford, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids and cats Description: "Dottie is a sweet girl that was adopted from PAWS and recently returned due to no fault of her own...." Learn more Coco Name: Coco Species: Cat Location: Boone County Animal Services Auxiliary, Belvidere, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids and cats Description: "Hi! I'm Coco. I'm a very polite, quiet and reserved young lady. My elegant manners don't keep me from snuggling..." Learn more Mary Kate Name: Mary Kate Species: Cat Location: A Little Rr Animal Sanctuary, Poplar Grove, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, American Shorthair Domestic Short Hair Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Name: Mary Kate Breed: Shorthair Age: 8 weeks Good with kids: Yes Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Yes..." Learn more Ginger Name: Ginger Species: Cat Location: A Little Rr Animal Sanctuary, Poplar Grove, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Name: Ginger Breed: Long Hair Age: 4 Years Good with kids: Yes Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Yes..." Learn more Ashley Name: Ashley Species: Cat Location: A Little Rr Animal Sanctuary, Poplar Grove, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, American Shorthair Domestic Short Hair Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Name: Ashley Breed: Shorthair Age: Good with kids: Yes Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Yes Foster location: Lake..." Learn more Sammy Name: Sammy Species: Cat Location: Stephenson County Animal Control, 321 E. South St., Freeport, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Sammy was part of a hoarding case. He's been neutered, current on shots, and Felv/FIV/HW negative. He's at the holding..." Learn more Bruno Name: Bruno Species: Cat Location: Stephenson County Animal Control, 321 E. South St., Freeport, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair Description: "Bruno was part of a hoarding case. He's been neutered, current on shots, and Felv/FIV/HW negative. He's around 3 years..." Learn more Paulie Name: Paulie Species: Cat Location: Stephenson County Animal Control, 321 E. South St., Freeport, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Paulie was part of a hoarding case. He's been neutered, current on shots, and Felv/FIV/HW negative. He's around 2 years..." Learn more Willie Name: Willie Species: Cat Location: Stephenson County Animal Control, 321 E. South St., Freeport, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair Description: "Willie was part of a hoarding case. He's been neutered, current on shots, and Felv/FIV/HW negative. He's around 3 1/2..." Learn more Sarabi Name: Sarabi Species: Cat Location: The Barn On Baseline Animal Shelter Adoption Center, 16173 Baseline Road, Genoa, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Zada Name: Zada Species: Cat Location: The Barn On Baseline Animal Shelter Adoption Center, 16173 Baseline Road, Genoa, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Zuri Name: Zuri Species: Cat Location: The Barn On Baseline Animal Shelter Adoption Center, 16173 Baseline Road, Genoa, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Zara Name: Zara Species: Cat Location: The Barn On Baseline Animal Shelter Adoption Center, 16173 Baseline Road, Genoa, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Zady Name: Zady Species: Cat Location: The Barn On Baseline Animal Shelter Adoption Center, 16173 Baseline Road, Genoa, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Chevy Name: Chevy Species: Cat Location: The Barn On Baseline Animal Shelter Adoption Center, 16173 Baseline Road, Genoa, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Reese Name: Reese Species: Dog Location: The Barn On Baseline Animal Shelter Adoption Center, 16173 Baseline Road, Genoa, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Boxer Learn more Harley Name: Harley Species: Dog Location: The Barn On Baseline Animal Shelter Adoption Center, 16173 Baseline Road, Genoa, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Poodle Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Learn more Vincent Name: Vincent Species: Dog Location: Friends Forever Humane Society, 966 W. Rudy Road, Freeport, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Beagle Good With: Dogs Learn more Jasper Name: Jasper Species: Dog Location: Friends Forever Humane Society, 966 W. Rudy Road, Freeport, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua Mixed Breed Mix Learn more Lu Lu Name: Lu Lu Species: Dog Location: Friends Forever Humane Society, 966 W. Rudy Road, Freeport, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua Mixed Breed Mix Learn more Lollipop Name: Lollipop Species: Dog Location: Friends Forever Humane Society, 966 W. Rudy Road, Freeport, IL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix Learn more