Will County Animal Protection Services Waiving Pet Adoption Fees for Veterans and Active Duty Servicemembers

Adoptable dogs and cats from Will County Animal Protection Services, including Cinnamon, Damon, Wilma, and KitKat (pictured). Adoption fees have been waived in November as part of a “Pets for Vets” promotion event.

Will County Animal Protection Services (WCAPS) is waiving all dog and cat adoption fees for veterans and active duty servicemembers during November as part of their “Pets for Vets” promotion event.

“This November we are showing our gratitude for those who have served our country by making it easier than ever to adopt a new family pet,” said WCAPS Administrator Anna Payton. “I welcome any active duty servicemember or veteran to make an appointment to meet any of our very adoptable dogs and cats.”

Adoptable pets can be viewed in advance on the WCAPS Petfinder website – IL1035.petfinder.com. Appointments must be made in advance to meet adoptable pets. Appointments can be scheduled to visit available pets by calling 815-462-5633 or emailing [email protected]. 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.

Veterans and active duty servicemembers must provide military identification or a Veterans Administration card to qualify for the “Pets for Vets” promotion event.

Learn more about WCAPS at www.willcounty.gov/animalservices.