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

Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”   – Mark Twain

My name is Lucy, and I’m a 13-year-old spayed beagle. I still don’t really know why my owners surrendered me to Kane County Animal Control except, I guess, I got too old for them.

Youth is such a brief and fleeting thing. I remember when I was a young pup myself, but time catches up and before you know it, walking long distances or going up stairs becomes a little more difficult. But that’s life, and I’m here to tell you, I still enjoy every minute of every day!

I’m fairly independent, and I love exploring my surroundings, wherever I happen to be. Short walks are great because I can put my nose to the ground and sniff all the wonderful smells of the world.

I’m definitely potty trained, and I’ll let you know when I have to go out by going to the door. I’m a passive, friendly girl and easy to get along with. I love people, and I probably would get along with another dog if they were like me, too.

I do have a heart murmur that needs monitoring every once in a while, but my overall bloodwork is consistent with how old I am. If you want to adopt me, I don’t cost as much as the other dogs because of my age. See, there’s some good things about growing older!

I’d really like to spend my remaining years in someone’s home, languishing on a sofa, watching soap operas, getting my share of gentle pets and hugs. I will give you so much love and so many tail wags in return that you will be glad you brought me home!

KCAC Updates

• Lucy, an 11-year-old gray domesticated cat was adopted last week. She may not have kaleidoscope eyes, but we’re so happy “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” found her forever home. Congratulations!
• Long tall Sally, the brindle pit bull with a goofy grin, could be the perfect fit for your family.
• Renny,, a 1-year-old lab/pit bull mix is still awaiting his forever family to adopt him so he can have some fun!
• Doris, the 3-year-old brown and white pit bull with the “que sera, sera” attitude is waiting for her forever family.

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 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.

Side Note for Pet Owners

Hey, Kane County pet owners! Kane County Animal Control is hosting a low-cost rabies and microchip clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016! Click on the article title below for more info!

KCAC Hosts Low-Cost Rabies and Microchip Clinic Aug. 13

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• POW! ‘Tis the East and Juliet Is the Sun
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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!