Dogwood Pet Hospital

08/26/2024

In honor of National Dog Day, tell us how your pup(s) got their name! 🐶

08/26/2024

Today is National Dog Day! Show us your pups and tell us what makes them special!

08/22/2024

Prevention is always better than cure. By taking your cat to the veterinarian regularly for a clean bill of health, you not only ensure their well-being but also gain peace of mind. Your cat depends on you to be their advocate for health, happiness, and longevity. Celebrate National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day by prioritizing your cat's veterinary care.

08/21/2024

Our condolences to the Loves Park Police Department and Officers. May K9 Conway rest easy.

08/21/2024

Help us with April a very Happy Birthday!

08/20/2024

Happy Retirement K9 Sulley! Thank you for your services!

08/17/2024

Meet Thailand!
Thailand has been at Winnebago County Animal Services since June 24th and is excitedly awaiting the arrival of his forever family! He was relinquished to Winnebago County Animal Services at no fault of his own. He is a sweet boy and good with other dogs. Half of his adoption fee is covered by the "Lonely Hearts Club".

Meet Thailand! Thailand came to us as a surrender due to a change in their owner's housing situation. Thailand is now looking for a family to get back to and love forever. He can't wait to meet you, so come to the shelter during our open hours and meet Thailand and other pets ready to […]

08/17/2024

Meet Stache!
Stache has been at Winnebago County Animal Services since July 3rd and is eagerly awaiting his furever family. He was relinquished to Winnebago County Animal Services at no fault of his own. Stache has lived with other cats. He is a bit shy but is a sweet boy Half of his adoption fee is covered by the "Lonely Hearts Club".

Meet Stache! Stache came to us as a surrender due to their owners citing that they could no longer afford to care for Stache. Stache is now looking for a family to get back to and love forever. He can't wait to meet you, so come to the shelter during our open hours and meet […]

08/17/2024

Thinking about getting a new furry family member? Today is Clear the Shelters Day! Head to your local animal shelter and give an animal a furever home!

Click the link below to see all of the available animals at Winnebago County Animal Services.

Pet adoptions, pet licensing and registration, veterinary care to animals in need, animal welfare and cruelty investigations, and more.

08/16/2024

In honor of National Tell a Joke Day, enjoy this one: Why don't dogs make good dancers?

Because they have two left feet! 💃🕺

08/16/2024

Helps us wish Anna a very Happy Birthday!

08/15/2024

National Check the Chip Day is celebrated annually on August 15th. This day serves as a reminder for pet owners to ensure their pet's microchip information is up to date and their beloved companions can be easily identified and returned home.

08/14/2024

Help us wish Amber a very Happy Birthday! It’s also her work anniversary and she’s been with Dogwood for 1 year now!

08/14/2024

Help us wish Dr. Yocum a very Happy Birthday!

08/12/2024

Happy work Anniversary to Jillian. She has been with Dogwood for 2 years (8/10) now!

08/12/2024

We will be closed from 12 to 2 for staff training.

08/10/2024

Happy National Spoil Your Dog Day! 🐕💕 Treats, toys, tummy rubs or all the above - which would your dog pick?

08/08/2024

Happy International Cat Day! ✨ Is your cat in charge of the household? Yes or definitely yes? 🐱

08/06/2024

Please share to help find Benni.

It is not known if Benni was injured in the accident or not. If you do happen to come across him, he is VERY scared. DO NOT CHASE HIM. Notate your location and which direction you see him heading and contact his owner (Jeannina Angel'sMom) via Facebook, the animal control office of the county that you are in or the police department of that city/town (reference case -24-634). The accident happened on Westbound I-90 about a 1/2 mile from the Genoa- Belvidere Road exit and in Boone County. As of now there have been no known sightings of Benni. He is microchipped.

From Benni's owner:
"We were rear ended on I-90W between exit 26 and 25 by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel going around 100mph causing our car to spin 2-3 times and ejecting Benni from the car. There was no blood in the car or in the vicinity so I’m praying that Benni woke from his sleep and was scared so jumped and is hiding somewhere. If you find him, he’s still just a baby, please message me here or take him to the shelter… please pray he is found safe!
Update: As of this morning still no sightings of Benni. Many people have been to the area to look besides ourselves and I want to thank you all for your efforts- please don’t give up and PLEASE PLEASE KEEP PRAYING
**Update 8/6/24 Still needing prayers! We’ve been out searching. I tried calling WREX & WIFR being told to email them… WIFR emailed back to say they’d pass it to their digital dept to see if they could do something. As far as I know sightings of Benni. He’s still missing - I just need to know SOMETHING even if it’s that someone picked him up and kept him"

08/06/2024

Help us wish technician Jillian a very Happy Birthday!

08/05/2024

We will be closed from 12p-2p today, 8/5/24, for staff training.

08/01/2024

Happy DOGust Universal Birthday to all our shelter dogs! 🎉🐾 DOGust celebrates the birthdays of all shelter dogs. Share a photo of your rescue pup and let us know how you're celebrating their special day!

07/31/2024

Happy National Mutt Day! Share a photo of your mutt and tell us your best guesses on what breeds make up your furry friend.

07/31/2024

Happy National Mutt Day! Show us those pictures of your "box of chocolates" in the comments!

07/29/2024

Did you know that cats tend to not drink as much water as they are supposed to? Most cats tend to be mildly dehydrated because they don’t drink enough water and owners need to encourage them to drink water. Helping ensure your kitty-cat stay well hydrated means better health in general as well as lowering their chances of cystitis (bladder inflammation), urinary crystals, kidney issues, and more. How can you encourage your cat to drink more water, you ask? A water fountain! There are many benefits to using a pet water fountain. It encourages them to drink more water because cats tend to prefer moving water. It improves hydration and therefore, improves your cat's health. Thirdly, water fountains tend to minimize messes that cats make when drinking water! And lastly, whisker space! Many of us use small, deep bowls for our cats. This can be uncomfortable because their whiskers hit the sides of the bowl.

For more great information on water fountains, as well as how to take care of them and what to look for in a cat water fountain, visit Buying a Cat Water Fountain? Here's What to Know | Zoetis Petcare

07/26/2024

Happy National Dog Photography Day! We know it'll be hard to choose just one, but celebrate by sharing your dog's cutest photo with us. 🐾📷

07/26/2024

Today is National Dog Photography Day! Lets see your most recent photo of your pupper you have taken!

07/25/2024

Everyone at Dogwood is excited about our upcoming fundraiser for the Rockford Police K9 Unit. We are currently looking for gift basket donations to raffle at the fundraiser. If you or anyone you know would like to donate to this great cause, feel free to reach out and we will direct you to who you need to talk to.

The fundraiser will be held at Rock Valley College on Saturday, September 14th from 1-3pm. We will have a 50/50 raffle, raffle tickets for gift basket and a live demo with the K9’s and their handlers.

07/25/2024

The clinic will be closed from 12 to 2 for staff training.