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

Call him a low rider, or a Bassador, or call him just plain adorable. Whatever you call him, Baxter will win your heart the very first time you meet him.

Baxter

With the body of a Basset Hound and the face of a Labrador retriever, this 1-year-old pup was found as a stray by Kane County Animal Control. He may be low to the ground, but his personality is taller and more expansive than the Willis Tower.

And, if you can get his tail to stop wagging long enough, he’ll sit in your lap for a few minutes and wash your face with kisses. Then, it’s off to find his favorite toy so he can show it to you and everyone else who happens to be in the room.

He’s great around people and other dogs, or anyone with enough energy to play with him. Baxter listens well and is already house trained. He enjoys long walks and short naps and certainly deserves a forever family.

Yay! Sage Finds Her Forever Home

Sage

We are so happy to report that Sage went to her forever home last week. She is finally getting the pampered treatment she deserves. Congratulations, Sage!

Take a Chance on Chance

Chance, the lucky rabbit found in someone’s back yard, still needs a home. Hop into Kane County Animal Control and take a look at Chance. His adoption fee is $20.

Sweet little Sugar is also still available for adoption.

How to Adopt

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.

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

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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.

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.