Will Cook County News

Press release by Matthew Libs and edited by Claude Martinez.

The Will County Animal Protection Services (WCAPS) is waiving all adoption fees for dogs in the month of October as part of their “Barktober” promotion event, in recognition of National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.

“We’re proud to celebrate ‘Barktober’ with this promotion, helping the dogs in our care find their next forever home,” said WCAPS Administrator Anna Payton. “With historically high rates of dogs in the shelter system throughout the country, this is an excellent time to meet your newest family member” (address listed below).

During the promotion, all available dogs can be adopted without adoption fees. Adoption fees for all dogs under 50 pounds are being covered by a generous donation from Will County State’s Attorney James W. Glasgow.

“The Animal Protection Services team is constantly finding ways to make the adoption process easier for residents,” said Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant.

Dogs available for adoption can be viewed on the WCAPS Petfinder website – IL1035.petfinder.com. Appointments can be scheduled to visit available pets by calling 815-462-5633 or emailing adopt@willcountyillinois.com. Adoption hours are from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the WCAPS office located at 22452 Cherry Hill Rd. in Joliet. Learn more about WCAPS at www.willcounty.gov/animalservices.

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