Be Part of the Solution

Join PAWS Rockford in our work to help homeless pets in Winnebago County and the surrounding areas.

About PawS

PAWS Humane Society of Rockford

PAWS Humane Society of Rockford, Illinois was founded in 1988 as a spay/neuter assistance operation. It has grown into a full-service humane society, even reaching the public-school systems to educate future animal owners.

Our mission is to promote, support and provide for the humane treatment and welfare of animals in Winnebago County and the surrounding areas. We work towards a day when there is a home for every pet and domestic animals are no longer euthanized simply because they have no home.

Our Services

Saving Lives.
Providing Care.
Finding Forever Homes.

Adoption

Adoption

Our available dogs and cats can be seen here!

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Fostering

Fostering

Take in cats and dogs that need temporary care.

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Volunteering

Volunteering

Help us do what we do best, save lives!

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We do rescue different…

PAWS Humane Society of Rockford, Illinois, a volunteer organization supported by donations, was founded in 1988 as a spay/neuter assistance operation. We have grown into a full-service humane society, even reaching into our public school systems to educate future animal owners.

Susan Golan

Executive Director

Volunteer to Help Our Pets Start New Lives

As a nonprofit, we rely on people like you to help us rescue pets and prepare them for their new homes.

Help Us Grow

Donate To Paws

We receive no government funding. We rely on donations from the community and truly appreciate your support.