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Cook County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control Provides Tips to Keep Pets Safe During Coyote Mating Season

Coyote mating season lasts until late May

There have been recent sightings of coyotes around Cook County.

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Cook County Releases Halloween Rabid Bat Map to Highlight Rabies Prevention

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Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Celebrates Groundbreaking of South Suburban Humane Society’s New Shelter

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Village President of Matteson Sheila Chalmers-Currin along with administrators from Cook County Animal and Rabies Control, South Suburban Humane Society (SSHS) and other…

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Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Issues Pet Safety Tips in Advance of Weekend’s Extreme Heat

Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during anticipated extreme heat this weekend. The department offers tips for pet owners to keep in mind:

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Cook County Announces $8 million Animal Shelter Program Grant Recipient

Program designed to boost shelter capacity across County

CHICAGO – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced grant awards totaling $8 million to expand animal shelter capacity throug

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