Will County Waives Dog Adoption Fees For 'Barktober'

WILL COUNTY, IL — 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, and 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."

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. "I appreciate all that they do for animals in their care and thank State’s Attorney Glasgow for supporting this effort."

Dogs available for adoption can be viewed on the WCAPS Petfinder website. Appointments can be scheduled to visit available pets by calling 815-462-5633 or emailing adopt@willcountyillinois.com. Adoption hours are from 12 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the WCAPS office located at 22452 Cherry Hill Rd. in Joliet.

National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month is sponsored by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and was created to raise awareness of the approximately 3.3 million dogs that enter shelters every year.

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