Help free up cage space at the shelter for other animals in need.

DuPage County Animal Care & Control is the only open admission shelter in the western suburbs and cannot refuse any animal brought through its doors.

​This makes adoption critically important as it not only saves the life of the animal going home, but that of another animal arriving at the shelter in need of its cage.

In an effort to help animals move more quickly into their new homes and to make harder-to-adopt animals more attractive to potential adopters, the DuPage Animal Friends offers several ongoing and limited-time subsidized adoption programs throughout the year. 

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The DuPage Animal Friends' ongoing subsidized adoption promotions include:

Senior Subsidized Adoption Fund

Assists senior dogs and cats with finding a forever home where they can live out their “golden” years.

Bonded Pair Subsidized Adoption Fund

Makes it possible for a bonded dog or cat pair to find their forever home TOGETHER!

Senior Feline Subsidized Adoption Fund

Gives much needed assistance to cats 10+ years in need of a second chance by making it possible for them to be adopted for only $1.

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Extended Stay Subsidized Adoption Fund

Helps dogs and cats waiting on the adoption floor for 30 days or longer find their forever homes sooner.

Small Animal Subsidized Adoption Fund

Makes adopting a small animal more appealing than purchasing one from a pet store.

Feline Subsidized Adoption Fund

Helps adult cats compete with kittens and find new homes more quickly: $1 adoption fee for cats 10+ years and 50% off adoption fee for all other adult cats.

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 The County must collect an adoption fee for every animal that leaves the shelter. For harder to place animals, such as bonded pairs, seniors or animals with medical disclosures, the Foundation will subsidize fees to encourage adopters to give them a closer look. Your gift to the animals is needed and appreciated.

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