Quad City Animal Welfare Center

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Quad City Animal Welfare Center

A shelter for homeless animals, to offer a spay and neuter program, & provide humane education. We have two locations:

Adoption & Education Center
724 2nd Ave.

The Quad City Animal Welfare Center is a no-kill shelter founded in 1977, with the purpose of saving animals one life at a time. W. Milan, IL 61264

Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic
612 1st St. Milan, IL 61264

Our mission is threefold: operating a shelter for homeless animals, having a spay/neuter program, and providing humane education to the community. Through this approach, we are able to impact

the lives of thousands of animals and people annually by bringing pets and people together for the benefit of both and putting a dent in pet population. Please note any comments made on Facebook may be used for QCAWC marketing purposes online, at the shelter, or at other locations. Third party fundraising posts are not allowed on the page to reduce confusion and protect our donors from potential scams. Please message or call us if you need help, however, and we will do our best to connect you with resources.

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Saving a life and gaining a best friend – thank you for choosing adoption.

12/21/2024

🎁 Need a gift that’s not only adorable but gives back and keeps you on track all year? 📅 How about a QCAWC 2025 Pet Photo Calendar! 🐾

Available to order online for pick-up or delivery—and at both QCAWC locations plus other businesses throughout the Quad Cities. Every purchase supports the animals in our care! ❤️

Get yours here: https://qcawc.org/how-to-help/qcawc-pet-photo-calendar

12/21/2024

🎄Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pets! 🐾✨

The holidays are magical, but they can also be tricky for our furry friends! Here are a few fun reminders to keep your pets safe and jolly:

🎄 Christmas Trees: No chewing on limbs or needle droppings, please! 🌲 They can be a hazard.
🧸 Holiday Décor: Think pet-proof, like baby-proofing—safe and out of reach! 🎀
💧 Tree Water Base: Check those labels! Chemicals in tree water can be dangerous.
🕯️ Candles: Never leave them unattended—pets + candles = uh-oh! 🐶🔥
🌿 Plants: Watch out! Ivy, holly, mistletoe, lilies, and poinsettias are a no-go for pets.
🍗 Holiday Meals: No table scraps or sips of your holiday cheer—people food and pets don’t mix! 🥂
✈️ Holiday Travel: Choose your pet sitter or boarding kennel wisely. 🏡 Recommendations are key!
🚑 Emergency Vet: Save the nearest 24/7 vet’s info in your phone now—you’ll thank us later! 📱

Let’s make the season bright and safe for our beloved pets! 🐕🐈💖

12/21/2024

Stay in the loop with all things QCAWC! 🐾✨
Text PETS to 833-654-2361 to receive updates on:
🐶 Adoption Specials
👕 QCAWC Apparel Sales
🐾 Clinic Information
🎉 Events & so much more!

Join our text list and never miss out on the latest news! 💬📲
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12/21/2024

❄️🐾 Welcome, Winter! 🐾❄️

As we embrace the first day of winter, let's remember to keep our furry friends safe and warm during the colder months. Here are some important cold weather tips for your pets and feral colonies:

🐶🐱 For Your Pets:*
- Keep your pets inside as much as possible to protect them from freezing temperatures.
- Make sure they have a warm, dry place to sleep, away from drafts.
- Limit outdoor time and always wipe their paws after walks to remove salt and chemicals.
🐾 For Feral Cat Colonies:
- Provide extra food and fresh water, and offer shelter like igloos or dog houses to keep them warm.
- Use straw for bedding -Do NOT use blankets or towels as they will freeze!
- Consider setting up a heated water bowl to ensure they have access to hydration.

Let's make sure all our four-legged friends stay safe and cozy this winter! 💙

12/21/2024

Looking for a fluffy new friend this holiday season? We've got adorable kittens waiting for their forever homes. From playful pouncing to cozy cuddles, each one is ready to bring some serious joy into your life. 🐱💕
✨ All kittens are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, tested for FIV/FeLV and heartworm disease, and ready to find their new families. 🏡❤️

12/21/2024

Update: Adopted!!!

🎄🐾 Jagger is STILL Searching for His Forever Home! 🐾🎄

Meet Jagger, the adorable pup with a heart full of love and a tail that won’t stop wagging! This sweet boy has been waiting far too long to find his perfect family, and all he wants is a cozy home in time for the holidays.

Imagine Jagger by your side for festive walks, snuggles by the fire, and unwrapping his very own toys on Christmas morning. He’s ready to fill your life with joy, laughter, and unconditional love!

Come meet Jagger today and make his holiday wish come true—because the best gift is love. ❤️🐕

Click here to view his adoption profile: https://qcawc.org/adopt/pet/2024-1556

Can't adopt? Please share!

12/21/2024

🎅Dear Santa,

It’s me, Maggie! I’m a 5-year-old Heeler mix with a heart full of love, writing to you with my biggest wish this Christmas. I’ve been waiting for my perfect match—a human (or humans) who will see just how special I am and give me the forever home I dream of.

Santa, I’ve got a lot of love to give, and I’m the kind of dog who makes unbreakable bonds with my people. I’d be the happiest pup ever to spend my days by someone’s side—on walks, snuggled on the couch, or sharing my favorite snacks (I’ll even share my best tricks if you’ve got treats!).

The thing is, I’d love to be the one and only pet in my home. I haven’t had the best experiences with other animals, but I promise to make up for it with all the devotion and joy I bring to my human family.

Santa, could you sprinkle a little magic and help me find my forever home? I’d even settle for some extra help from your elves to spread the word about me. I just know there’s someone out there who’s looking for a loyal, loving companion like me.

Love,
Maggie

P.S. I’ll leave you some extra snuggles under the tree if you help make my Christmas wish come true! 🎄❤️

I'd also like to extend my gratitude to my friend at Francescon Portraiture for the fabulous holiday photo of me!

Can't adopt? Please share!

12/21/2024

🎄 Happy Holidays, Friends! 🎄

This season, we invite you to make a difference with the Holiday Gift of Giving online fundraiser! Your generous donation will go directly to support the animals in our care and provide essential services to people in need. 🐾

The QCAWC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill humane society with a mission to provide a safe haven for homeless animals, offer low-cost spay/neuter services, and educate our community about humane animal care. In the first ten months of 2024 alone, we’ve celebrated some incredible milestones:

✨ Adopted 1,288 animals
✨ Provided affordable spay/neuter services for 4,102 pets
✨ Served over 4,445 clients with vaccines and preventative care at our Wellness Clinic
✨ Presented hundreds of Humane Education programs throughout the Quad Cities area

Since 1977, we've been saving lives, one animal at a time however we can’t continue our lifesaving work without your help. Every donation, big or small, goes a long way in supporting animals in need.

Please consider making a monetary donation this holiday season to give the Gift of Giving. Your support is the reason we can keep doing what we do. ❤️🐶🐱

Donate here: https://qcawc.org/donate/the-holiday-gift-of-giving-2024

Thank you, and Happy Holidays from all of us at QCAWC!

12/21/2024

‼ NOW THROUGH MONDAY ‼ 🎁🐾 Holiday Apparel Sale Alert! 🐾🎁

Looking for the purr-fect last-minute gift? 🎅 Give the gift that gives back this holiday season—or snag a festive treat for yourself! Starting Thursday, 12/19 through Monday, 12/23, enjoy reduced prices on our holiday t-shirts and sweatshirts!

🌟 On Sale:
🎄 Santa Paw Print Sweatshirts (Grey)
🎄 Santa Paw Print T-Shirts (Green & Indigo Blue)
🎄 Holiday Line-Up Sweatshirts (Indigo Blue)
🎄 Holiday Line-Up T-Shirts (Red & Light Blue)
🚫 Hats are not included in this sale

📍 Available at both of our locations:
🐾 Adoption & Education Center
📍 724 2nd Avenue West, Milan, IL
🕒 12/19 Thurs., 12/20 Fri., & 12/21 Sat.: Noon - 5 PM, Closed Sun. 12/22 and Mon., 12/23 Noon - 5 PM

🐾 Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic
📍 612 1st Street West, Milan, IL
🕒 12/19 Thurs., 8AM - 5 PM, 12/20 Fri., 8AM - 2 PM, Closed Sat. 12/21 & Sun. 12/22 and Mon., 12/23 8AM - 5 PM

🎁 Stock up before it’s too late—don’t miss your chance to spread holiday cheer and support a pawsome cause! 🐾🎄

12/21/2024

🎄 Holiday Hours 🎄

Here’s our schedule for the upcoming holidays:

📅 Tuesday, December 24th
- Adoption & Education Center: OPEN 9 AM - 2 PM for donations ONLY (no animal viewing or adoptions).
- Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic: CLOSED.

📅 Wednesday, December 25th
- ❌ Both locations will be CLOSED.

📅 Tuesday, December 31st
- Adoption & Education Center: OPEN 9 AM - 2 PM for donations ONLY (no animal viewing or adoptions).
- Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic: CLOSED.

📅 Wednesday, January 1st
- ❌ Both locations will be CLOSED.

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season! 🎁🐾

12/20/2024

Saving animals one life at a time since 1977!

12/20/2024

Get Ready to Fall Head Over Heels for Peets! 🐾❤️
Born in 2013, Peets is a sweet senior gal with a heart as warm as her name suggests. Spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and tested negative for FIV/FeLV and heartworm disease, she’s ready to step into her forever home.
Peets is the ultimate relaxed companion—quiet, loving, and always up for some gentle cuddles. She’s the purrfect match for anyone looking for a mellow, sweetheart of a cat who will warm your lap and your heart.
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? Step into Peets’ world and let her steal your heart, one paw at a time! 🐾❤️

12/20/2024

Meet Mr. Slate – A Shy Soul Ready for Love 💙🐾
Born in 2021, Mr. Slate is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and has tested negative for FIV/FeLV and heartworm disease. This sweet boy may be a little shy at first, but with patience and love, he’ll open up and show you his gentle nature.
Mr. Slate enjoys attention on his terms, and he’s happiest when he feels safe and comfortable. He also gets along with other cats, making him a great addition to a home with feline friends.
If you're looking for a calm, loving companion to build a bond with, Mr. Slate is ready to share his heart with you. 💖

12/20/2024

📣 Benjamin is STILL Searching for a Foster-to-Adopt Home! 🐾

Our brave boy is cozy and loved in a temporary foster home while we continue the search for his perfect match. And as much as he loves his time spent with his foster family, this sweet, resilient boy is ready to take the next step and find a forever family to call his own! He is available for meet and greets by appointment, so don’t wait to meet this amazing pup! 🥰

🐾 Click here to view his full adoption profile & learn more about this foster-to-adopt opportunity: https://qcawc.org/adopt/pet/2024-1505

📣 Interested in fostering-to-adopt Benjamin? Submit your application here: https://forms.gle/ibsVpWQL14BgshsQ7

Can't adopt? Please share and let’s help Benjamin find the loving home he deserves! ❤️

12/20/2024

🐾🎅🎄🐾 Biscuit & Gravy: https://qcawc.org/adopt/pet/2024-906
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12/20/2024

🐶🐱 Help us make the holidays magical! Fill a stocking for our animals and spread some holiday joy. Your generosity keeps puppy tails wagging and kitties purring! 🎄
View our Wish List here: https://qcawc.org/donate/wish-list

12/20/2024

Crown Your Heart with Victoria! 👑🐾
Get ready to meet the queen of cuddles—Victoria! Born in June 2024, this little royal is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines. Victoria has tested positive for FeLV. While FeLV+ cats like Victoria can live happy, healthy lives with the right care, she would thrive best as the only cat or with other FeLV+ feline friends.

Victoria’s regal charm and love for snuggles will steal your heart faster than you can say “purrfect.” She’s the ultimate cuddle companion, ready to rule your lap and kingdom with sweetness and affection.

Don’t miss your chance to bring home this purr-fect little monarch. Victoria is ready to reign over your heart and home with love! 💕🐾

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724 2nd Avenue W
Milan, IL
61264

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+13097876830

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http://www.qcawc.org/

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Update: Adopted!!! 🎄🐾 Jagger is STILL Searching for His Forever Home! 🐾🎄 Meet Jagger, the adorable pup with a heart full of love and a tail that won’t stop wagging! This sweet boy has been waiting far too long to find his perfect family, and all he wants is a cozy home in time for the holidays. Imagine Jagger by your side for festive walks, snuggles by the fire, and unwrapping his very own toys on Christmas morning. He’s ready to fill your life with joy, laughter, and unconditional love! Come meet Jagger today and make his holiday wish come true—because the best gift is love. ❤️🐕 Click here to view his adoption profile: https://qcawc.org/adopt/pet/2024-1556 Can't adopt? Please share! #adopt #puppy #homeforthepawlidays #tagtheqc #quadcities

Alumni update!

Alumni update! "Adorable Teddy coming out of his shell on day two. Love him!"

🌟 Benjamin’s Journey to Recovery: Update 🌟 We are so humbled by the outpouring of love and support for sweet Benjamin. 💙 This brave boy, found emaciated and battling a severe skin infection, has been receiving the care and compassion he so desperately needed—all thanks to YOU. On Monday, Benjamin had his first medicated bath, and today he got to enjoy a few precious moments of fresh air in the yard. 🌿 Watching him soak up the sunshine was a beautiful reminder of the brighter days ahead for this incredibly sweet and intelligent pup. 🐾 Your generosity has made all of this possible—from his treatments to his little moments of joy. Every donation, kind word, and share helps Benjamin on his journey to a full recovery. 💖 If you’d like to contribute to Benjamin’s ongoing care, donations can be made https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5C7JU3WDMWDUU Every little bit helps provide the medical treatment, food, and comfort this amazing boy needs as he heals. Stay tuned for more updates as we watch this amazing boy blossom! Together, we are giving him the second chance he deserves. 🙏 #BenjaminStrong #PitbullLove #SecondChances #ThankYou #RescueJourney #DonateToHelp

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