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Dekalb County Animal Welfare Shelter in Genoa, Illinois

Directions (815) 784-5924 dekalbcountyanimalshelter.org
Overview

About Dekalb County Animal Welfare Shelter

Dekalb County Animal Welfare Shelter is an animal shelter in Genoa, DeKalb County, Illinois. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1974. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Greyson’s Horse Haven, about 3.4 mi away.

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42.06696, -88.63762

Animals & services

What Dekalb County Animal Welfare Shelter does

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  • Pet adoption Not available
  • Accepts owner surrenders Not available
  • Lost and found pets Not available
  • Foster program Not available
  • Volunteer program Not available
  • Spay and neuter clinic Not available
  • Vaccination clinic Not available
  • Microchipping Not available
  • No-kill (stated) Not available
  • Wheelchair accessible Not available
  • Dogs Not available
  • Cats Not available
  • Rabbits and small animals Not available
  • Birds Not available
  • Reptiles Not available
  • Horses Not available
  • Farm animals Not available
  • Wildlife Not available
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dekalb County Animal Welfare Shelter located?

Dekalb County Animal Welfare Shelter is at 16173 Base Line Rd, Genoa, IL 60135 in DeKalb County.

What are the hours of Dekalb County Animal Welfare Shelter?

No opening hours are on record. Call at (815) 784-5924 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.

How do I adopt from Dekalb County Animal Welfare Shelter?

Start on dekalbcountyanimalshelter.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.

Can I surrender a pet to Dekalb County Animal Welfare Shelter?

Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.

Are donations to Dekalb County Animal Welfare Shelter tax-deductible?

Dekalb County Animal Welfare Shelter matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 23-7372013), with reported annual revenue of about $895,652. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.

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