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PAWS Humane Society Animal rescue in Rockford, IL

We are a volunteer foster based rescue group that helps animals in need in the Winnebago and Boone county areas.

Our main focus is spay /neuter assistance since we do not have a shelter.

We are often times confused with the local county shelter.

We have fosters for both cats and dogs...and do have a feline adoption center inside the PETCO on E State St.

We have monthly adoption events throughout the year.

Contact
Address
PO BOX 7722
Rockford, IL 61126
Donation
$
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Meet their adoptable pets

PO BOX 7722

Rockford, IL 61126

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at PAWS Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Alexa (3-legs)'s adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Alexa (3-legs)

Siamese

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Rockford, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Eclipse's adoption status with email updates.
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Eclipse

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Rockford, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Newt (pre-adoption)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Newt (pre-adoption)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Rockford, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Adonis's adoption status with email updates.
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Adonis

Snowshoe

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
Rockford, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Miriam's adoption status with email updates.
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Miriam

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Rockford, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Beatriz's adoption status with email updates.
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Beatriz

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Rockford, IL
We'll also keep you updated on FlufferNutter (Fluffy)'s adoption status with email updates.
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FlufferNutter (Fluffy)

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Rockford, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lena / Arthur's adoption status with email updates.
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Lena / Arthur

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Rockford, IL

Rescue FAQs

Winnebago and Boone County areas.

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in adopting an animal through PAWS, please go online and fill out an application at www.PAWSHS.org. We can set up a time to meet the animal and see if there is a good fit.

Once the application is approved, there is an adoption fee of $165 for dogs, $80 for kittens and $50 for adult cats.

All animals are current on shots, spayed/neutered and microchipped.

Your new friend comes from a loving home enviornment where you already know about the animals likes and dislikes and its temperment.

Pets at shelters & rescues near PAWS Humane Society

Angels in Disguise

Elgin, IL 60120

On Angels' Wings, Inc.

6500 Northwest Highway, Unit 2D,
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

We'll also keep you updated on Curly Sue's adoption status with email updates.
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Curly Sue

Poodle (Standard)

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
South Elgin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Anna's adoption status with email updates.
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Anna

Gerbil

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Hooch's adoption status with email updates.
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Hooch

Dogue de Bordeaux/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Algonquin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Nutmeg's adoption status with email updates.
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Nutmeg

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Rock Falls, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cat-V2M-Twizzler's adoption status with email updates.
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Cat-V2M-Twizzler

Domestic Shorthair

Male
GIlberts, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Beauty's adoption status with email updates.
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Beauty

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Janesville, WI

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