“The more I know about people, the more I love my dog.”

– Mark Twain

• KCAC’s Adorable, Adoptable Pet of the Week is written by Tecla Metzel of Kane County Animal Control.

Right off the bat, before you get the somewhat wet nose in the face or the slobbery kiss on the ear, you can tell that Huckleberry is a dog with a purpose.

Huckleberry

This 1-year-old hound at KCAC has evidently proven several times that he might have taken a few escape lessons from a “cat” burglar or two. Chalk it up to his true-blue tree walker hound nature, which is alert, intelligent and active.

Huckleberry would benefit from consistent training by an owner who is willing to work with him and keep him focused. Tree Walker Hounds are born and bred as working dogs, and Huckleberry is no different. His need to please is tantamount to his need to hunt and track to find his prey.

Typical dog toys don’t really interest him, but a long walk in the park or down a few Illinois trails on a cold, crisp fall day will make him ready to roll over for a belly rub, then go sound to sleep in an afternoon nap.

He enjoys getting attention from anyone who might walk in the room but doesn’t like being left alone very long, as his baying will proudly inform you.

Huckleberry will make a great addition to your family if you’re willing to train him and show him all the love a family can give.

Liddy

KCAC Updates

• Judy, our big, beautiful pit bull with the expansive and generous personality finally found her forever family. As the Irish blessing says, “May you live a long life full of gladness and health!”
• Cinder, KCAC’s dusty gray tabby found her new family and is sitting pretty in her forever home with her buddy, Liddy. Congratulations to the both of you!
• Blake, a black and white domestic shorthair, also found his forever family and is looking forward to spending his days getting lots of petting.
  

  Blake

How to Adopt

All Kane County Animal Control adoptable cats and dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, up-to-date on all vaccinem including rabies. They are tested for feline leukemia/FIV and heartworm. The adoption fee is $200 for dogs and $100 for cats.

For more information regarding Kane County Animal Control’s adorable, adoptable animals and for an adoption application, please go to www.kanecountypets.org.

Upcoming Events

Next Kane County Animal Control low-cost rabies-vaccination and microchip clinic will be held Oct. 14, 2016. Click on the article below for details!

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About Kane County Animal Control

It is the duty of the Animal Control Department to:

• Ensure that all domesticated dogs and cats over 4 months of age are vaccinated against rabies and have a Kane County rabies tag.
• Ensure that all reported animal bites are given precautionary attention in relation to the possibility rabies infection.
• Ensure that pet owners are instructed on proper procedures pertaining to animal bites and enforce adherence to these procedures.
• Contain loose\stray dogs in unincorporated Kane County and those towns and villages with whom contracted.
• Investigate nuisance dog complaints in unincorporated Kane County and those towns and villages with whom contracted.
• Investigate complaints of neglected and\or abused dogs.

SOURCE: Kane County Animal Control