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

“Dogs are miracles with paws.”

That statement attributed to bestselling author Susan Ariel Kennedy definitely describes Kenya, a 6-month old Boston Terrier/Pit Bull mix now up for adoption at Kane County Animal Control.

Kenya is a miracle in every way. She came to KCAC after construction workers found her abandoned in a garage of a foreclosed home. Not a great way to commence a puppy’s life, but no one could ever tell she came from such a rough beginning. She is young puppy full of life and love for people and other dogs. However, any canine companion at her forever home should be willing to tolerate an inquisitive youngster.

She is a fast learner who already knows how to sit and wait for her treat! The staff at KCAC is also teaching her to walk on a leash, but she will need a family willing to invest the much needed time and energy into additional training. Because she is a puppy, she needs to go potty quite often, as well as take frequent naps during the day.

Her new forever family might find it amusing that Kenya snorts like a little piglet, but the best part is when she finally settles down for her nap and the snoring begins … instantly!

Kenya may be small in stature, but she is a fireball of energy looking for the right family to nurture her into the remarkable adult dog she is sure to become.

Angel, Mittens, Memphis and Lionel are waiting for you

From left to right: Angel, Mittens and Memphis.

As a follow-up to the last few pets of the week, Angel, Mittens and Memphis are still waiting for their forever families. Also, Lionel, the potty trained, pot-bellied pig, is still available for adoption. His fee is $25.

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

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

Read More

• Introducing KCAC’s Pet of the Week: Lionel, the Potty-Trained Pot-Bellied Pig!
• KCAC’s Adoptable Pet of the Week: Check Out the Eyes of an Angel
• Pet of the Week: Mittens Is Purr-Fectly Gorgeous
• On Valentine’s Day, You Could Fall in Love With Memphis

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.

Visit the Kane County Animal Control website and Facebook page!

Animal Control Ordinance

Kane County ordinances relating to animals can be found by downloading the Kane County Ordinance material.