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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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PO BOX 7722

Rockford, IL 61126

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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 Gulliver's adoption status with email updates.
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Gulliver

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Rockford, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mayzie's adoption status with email updates.
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Mayzie

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Rockford, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Arla's adoption status with email updates.
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Arla

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 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.

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
Burlington, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Beefcake's adoption status with email updates.
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Beefcake

Great Dane

Male, Puppy
Island Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Portia's adoption status with email updates.
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Portia

American Pit Bull Terrier/Rhodesian Ridgeback

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Rock Falls, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Wrenlow's adoption status with email updates.
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Wrenlow

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Island Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Erika's adoption status with email updates.
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Erika

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jesper's adoption status with email updates.
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Jesper

Rottweiler

Male, 2 yrs
Burlington, WI

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