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Raising Awareness for Community Compassionate Initiatives


Raising Awareness for Community Compassionate Initiatives

At I Rescued Patisserie & Bakery, we are proud to raise awareness for programs that bring hope and care to pets and their families. This month, we’re spotlighting incredible initiatives from Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary and Winnebago County Animal Services, which are making a difference in our community.

Low-Income Community Program

This program, offered by Winnebago County Animal Services and Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, provides vital services to low-income residents of Winnebago County. For just $75, your pet will receive:

  • Distemper vaccine

  • Rabies vaccine

  • Rabies registration & tag

  • Microchip

Please note: There’s an additional rabies tag fee for unaltered pets. Requirements include proof of Winnebago County residency and low-income status (e.g., social security, disability, LINK, etc.).

Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To schedule, call 815-489-9800 or email noahsarkanimalhospital@gmail.com.

Community Pet Food Pantry

Thanks to the generosity of individuals in our community, low-income pet owners in Winnebago County can receive monthly supplies of dog or cat food.

Requirements:

Vet records for each pet

State-issued ID with a Winnebago County address

The pantry is open:

  • Tuesday–Friday: 12 PM – 5:30 PM

  • Saturday: 10 AM – 3 PM

  • Closed: Sunday & Monday




Donations of pet food can be dropped off at 111 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL.

“See Something, Say Something, Do Something” Movement for Lost Pets

Lost pets deserve every chance to find their way back home, and there are steps you can take to help:

  1. Check for tags or ask around the neighborhood.

  2. Ensure your safety and avoid startling the pet.

  3. Take the pet to the nearest vet or shelter for a chip or tattoo check.

  4. Notify appropriate authorities such as:

    • Non-emergency police line

    • Local animal services

    • Shelters including:

      • Noah's Ark (815-962-2767)

      • PAWS (815-299-7297)

      • Boone County Animal Control (815-547-7774)

      • Rock County Humane Society (608-752-5622)

      • Friends Forever Humane Society (815-232-6164)

      • Winnebago County Animal Services (815-319-4100)

  5. Submit a lost pet report at winnebagoanimals.org or your county’s website—include a photo.

  6. If unable to keep the pet, take them to animal control or a shelter.

  7. Spread the word with paper flyers and online platforms like:

    • Helping Lost Pets

    • Craigslist

    • Rockford Register Star

    • Nextdoor

    • Missing Pet Partnership

    • Facebook groups (Lost Dogs and Cats IL, WI, or Rockford).

 
 
 

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