Are you accepting donations? – We are always accepting donations. They can be dropped off under our covered porch at any time. If you would prefer to hand your donation to staff directly, you can drop them off during our business hours. You can view our wish list on our website as well.
Why can’t I walk in to view animals? – Will County Humane Society has made the decision to conduct all viewings of adoptable animals by appointment only with approved adopters. To become an approved adopter, you must complete our adoption application. The application can be completed online here at our website, or in person with a paper copy available at our shelter office. We are dedicated to matching our adoptable pets to potential adoptive families. By conducting viewing appointments, we are able to set aside time to dedicate to each adoptive family and any pets that may be a potential good fit for them.
Where do your adoptable pets come from? – Our adoptable pets generally come from our local animal control facilities, or via rescue transport systems. Local animal controls take in stray animals and attempt to reconnect them with their families. After their stray hold is up, they reach out to local rescues such as ours to find placement for them. Transport systems bring pets from animal controls and other shelters across the country to rescues with openings. We do accept owner surrender pets on case-by-case basis, however we are typically full of pets from our local animal control facilities, as pet overpopulation continues to rise.
What veterinary services do you offer? – Will County Humane Society does not offer any veterinary services. We do not have any veterinarians on staff at our facility. Our resource list has a portion dedicated to local veterinary clinics, as well as low-cost veterinary clinics.
Why can’t the shelter take in any more animals? – Our facility has a limited number of spaces for animals. We generally can house up to 25 dogs and 50 cats at one time. Our animals stay with us at the shelter until they find their forever home. We are unable to accept animals beyond our capacity for the health and wellbeing of our pets.
