Partners
McHenry County Animal Welfare Coalition
McHenry County's licensed rescue groups have joined together and made its mission to find homes for every adoptable pet in the County.
Founded in 2008, MCAWC works collaboratively through community outreach, education, spay/neuter efforts, and adoption events to ensure humane treatment for animals.
Vision -
- focus efforts on adoption and public education;
- provide services to animal rescue groups, independent rescuers and shelters through networking, joint fundraising, coordination of adoption events, grant opportunities and expanded media coverage of animal issues;
- advocate within our communities and throughout the County.
Coalition Members
- Animal House Shelter
- Animal Outreach Society
- Animal Service Assistance Program (ASAP)
- Assisi Animal Foundation
- Helping Paws
- McHenry County Animal Control
- No Splitting Hares
- On Angels Wings
- Pets in Need
Current Initiative
Campaign to donate pet food to local food pantries so families don't have to give up their pets. If you can help, contact Betty at 815-334-4943. Click here for a list of local food pantries and hours of operation.
Friends of McHenry County Animal Control - a 501(c)3 organization
Mission -
- to provide care for the animals at the Adoption Center;
- increase awareness of McHenry County Animal Control services and adoptable animals;
- educate the community about responsible pet ownership and preventing animal cruelty.
Thank you for your support! See us on Facebook at Friends Of McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center.