Joliet Township Animal Control

Joliet Township Animal Control The Center has a population of puppies, kittens, and adult animals available for adoption. Director, Whitney Armstrong, [email protected]

09/04/2026

JTAC ALUMNI UPDATE

TOWELS NEEDED! We are in desperate need of new/used towels! If you can make a donation, they can be brought into our fac...
09/03/2026

TOWELS NEEDED!

We are in desperate need of new/used towels! If you can make a donation, they can be brought into our facility during business hours or left in a bag by our front door. Thank you!

***Yes, we wash and reuse our towels. Yes we have a washer and dryer. We use towels for many things in our facility and we just use them so often

Introducing Lost & Found, two male Guinea Pigs with quite the story to tell! One afternoon, a staff member walked out to...
09/02/2026

Introducing Lost & Found, two male Guinea Pigs with quite the story to tell! One afternoon, a staff member walked out to his truck and spotted a large, brown furry potato hiding near one of his tires. Thankfully, he was able to safely catch the little guy and bring him inside. Of course, we immediately wondered if there could be another Guinea Pig nearby. Our team searched the surrounding field and parking lot, hoping to find a companion, but unfortunately had no luck. We crossed our fingers and hoped that this sweet boy had been the only one left outside. Sadly, two days later, another staff member spotted a second furry potato—this time black and white—huddled in the tall grass near the soccer field. She radioed for help while walking a large dog, and our team was able to safely bring him inside as well. This little guy was lethargic, dehydrated, and overheated from being outside during the high heat index. He was immediately brought inside, closely monitored, and thankfully recovered quickly after his difficult nights spent trying to survive outdoors. Please do not dump your animals. It is incredibly unsafe, and they deserve so much better. Domestic animals are not equipped to survive on their own and can quickly become dehydrated, injured, sick, or worse. Now, it’s time to officially introduce the boys! Meet Lost & Found, two very large potatoes—we mean, Guinea Pigs—who are now available for adoption and ready to find their forever families! While they were found in the same area, they do not appear to get along well together, so we are looking for separate homes for each of them. Both boys love fresh veggies and will “wheek” with excitement when they see us in the morning! They eagerly zoom around their kennel, patiently waiting for their favorite snacks and vegetables. Guinea Pigs can make wonderful companions, but they require proper care, attention, regular cleaning, a balanced diet, and necessary vitamins. Please make sure you are prepared for the commitment before bringing one into your family. Lost & Found have survived quite the adventure. Now, they’re ready to find safe, loving homes where they will never have to fend for themselves again. Their adoption fee is $25 each, and does not come with cage or supplies. Please bring a carrier if applying to adopt or a cardboard carrier can be bought at JTAC for an additional $5. Located in Joliet, IL

In honor of Labor Day and to celebrate all hardworking employees, we will be closed on Monday, September 7th. For emerg...
09/01/2026

In honor of Labor Day and to celebrate all hardworking employees, we will be closed on Monday, September 7th. For emergencies, call (815)725-0333.

ANOTHER LONG TERM RESIDENT! PLEASE SHARE! Don has been in our care since May and has been an absolute joy! He does great...
08/30/2026

ANOTHER LONG TERM RESIDENT! PLEASE SHARE!

Don has been in our care since May and has been an absolute joy! He does great with other dogs and loves people. He enjoys going on walks and spending time with staff and volunteers. For a full memo and other pictures/collages, visit www.joliettownshipanimalcontrol.net under our ADOPT tab

ANOTHER LONG TERM RESIDENT! PLEASE SHARE! Lumen is a one year old Cattle Dog/Pittie? mix that has been in our care since...
08/29/2026

ANOTHER LONG TERM RESIDENT! PLEASE SHARE!

Lumen is a one year old Cattle Dog/Pittie? mix that has been in our care since April. She does great with other dogs and would love a canine buddy to wrestle and keep company. She loves toys and has lots energy! For a full memo and other pictures/collages, visit www.joliettownshipanimalcontrol.net under our ADOPT tab

LONGEST RESIDENT! PLEASE SHARE! Jake has been with us since March and has been patiently waiting for his forever home. J...
08/28/2026

LONGEST RESIDENT! PLEASE SHARE!

Jake has been with us since March and has been patiently waiting for his forever home. Jake is a staff favorite and he has really settled into our shelter but finding a home to call his own is his dream. Jake is dog friendly and loves to play! He does great with kids and loves to keep you laughing. For a full memo and other pictures/collages, visit www.joliettownshipanimalcontrol.net under our ADOPT tab

RETURNED TO OWNER!He's A Runner, He's a Track Star 🎶We received this tortoise overnight as he was found in the 5000 bloc...
08/25/2026

RETURNED TO OWNER!

He's A Runner, He's a Track Star 🎶

We received this tortoise overnight as he was found in the 5000 block of Wildflower in Plainfield. If you are missing your tortoise, please contact our office 815-725-0333.

Please do not call our office for adoption or rescue placement for the tortoise at this time as finding the owner is priority

ADOPTED!!Meet Toffee, a sweet female rabbit who is ready to find her forever home! Toffee arrived at our facility as a s...
08/24/2026

ADOPTED!!

Meet Toffee, a sweet female rabbit who is ready to find her forever home! Toffee arrived at our facility as a stray after being brought in by a kind citizen. Once her stray hold was complete, she visited our friends at Just Animals Vet Clinic, where she was spayed. Toffee is now fully healed and ready for her next adventure! She absolutely loves being held and enjoys gentle pets. And when she sees her veggies coming, she gets so excited and happily munches away at her bowl! Toffee is ready to hop into a loving forever home where she can be spoiled and adored. Just a friendly reminder that rabbits require care just like a dog or cat. They need love and attention to be well socialized. They need high quality food and hay, chew toys, fresh water. They can live to be up to 10 years old. They can only eat certain “treats” and they need to be neutered and spayed just like dogs. They aren’t an easy pet, but they are awesome and smart if you can devote time and effort to them. Please do your research. Her adoption fee is $125, which includes her spay. She does not come with any supplies.

Address

2807 McDonough Street
Joliet, IL
60436

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+18157250333

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