• Kane County’s Adorable Adoptable Pet of the Week is written by Tecla Metzel of Kane County Animal Control and appears each Tuesday on Kane County Connects.

We all know you can’t tell a book by its cover and looks can be deceiving. Those idioms certainly fit Kane County Animal Control’s youngest pup, Doyle. His coat of many colors looks more Shepherd-like with its tan, brown and black patches, but his face encompasses the short floppy ears, furrowed brow and lolling tongue of a Labrador retriever.

Doyle earned his Irish name when he arrived at KCAC on St. Patty’s Day! His sweet nature definitely fits many typical Irish characteristics, especially when he greets you as though you were his long lost “bestest” friend ever!

He enjoys both human and canine companionship but can get a bit overwhelmed when there are larger dogs present. He has an eagerness to learn, so consistent training is going to be very beneficial to him, especially since he’s under a year old.

Doyle loves learning new tricks, which in turn boosts his confidence level. This boy-o is definitely a heart breaker with his tender nature and happy outlook on life. He will make a great addition to any family.

KCAC Updates

• Mia, a German shepherd with no tail, found her forever home last week. You’re sitting pretty now, Mia! Congratulations!
• Chaucer, is still looking for his forever family. Let him light up your life.
• Payton, the beagle whose owner surrendered her, still needs to find her Charlie Brown family.
• Long tall Sally, the brindle pit bull with a goofy grin, is still waiting for her Mustang family to adopt her.

Payton

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.

Read More

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• 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
• How You Can Adopt Kenya, the ‘Miracle With Paws’
• Bring Home the Sweetness and Not the Calories!
• Cool Cat Cruz Is a ‘Work of Art’
• Meet Billy, the Miniature Pinscher Mix
• Baxter the Bassador Will Win Your Heart
• Move Over, Snoopy! There’s a New Beagle in Town!
• Take This Princess for a Ride, Sally, Ride!
• How Much Is That Chaucer in the Window?

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!