“She’s a beagle true-bred, and one that adores me.”

– Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Act 2, Scene 3

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

When you first meet Winnie, Kane County Animal Control’s 3-year-old female Beagle, be prepared to take some time to get to know her. A shy little miss, she’ll need to check you out to make sure you’re up to her standards.

But it won’t be very long at all before this sweet and loving tricolor canine will cuddle herself onto your lap and begin her kissing routine. Once she’s got your full attention, you begin to see how truly amazing she is.

Although she gazes at you with sorrowful Beagle eyes, she’s anything but sad once she’s got her halter on and is ready for that brisk walk with you. Her tail is nonstop and her nose is to the ground as the two of you explore every ditch, crevice, and nook and cranny together.

Because Beagles have a tendency to show their stubborn streak, it is important that Winnie get positive training alongside her new family members. She loves playing with other dogs and will probably benefit from living in a home with a canine buddy so she can run off some of her energy.

How to Adopt

All Kane County Animal Control adoptable cats and dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped and 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. Adoption of two dogs is $300 and it is $150 to adopt two cats.

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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 KCAC website (kanecountypets.com) and Facebook page!