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Pets and Animals
Animal and Rabies Control
Animal Bite Investigation
Bites to humans and companion animals must be reported to local police or to the Cook County Sheriff's Office for unincorporated areas. A Co…
Animal and Rabies Control
Animal First Responder Trainings
Bob and Bill are the resident horses at Historic Wagner Farm and are featured in the large animal
Animal and Rabies Control
Animal Shelter Grant Program
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control is not accepting applications for this program at this time. Please continue to chec…
Animal and Rabies Control
Law Enforcement, Municipalities & Animal Control Agencies (LMA) Request Assistance
Please note: The LMA form is for law enforcement, municipalities and animal control agencies only. Private citizens are encouraged to c…
Animal and Rabies Control
Lost and Found Pets
Found AnimalsThe pictures below are pets that have been found in unincorporated Cook County and Cook County Forest Preserves withi…
Animal and Rabies Control
Paw-Some Pets Project
An initiative of Cook County and South Suburban Humane SocietyCook County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) has partnered with…
Animal and Rabies Control
Pet Preparedness
About Pet Preparedness Different disasters require different responses. But whether the disaster is a hurricane or a hazardous spill, you m…
Animal and Rabies Control
Pet Safety Tips
Pet Safety Tips Please click below to view pet safety tips by topic. If you see an animal in distress, call your local police depa…
Animal and Rabies Control
Rabies Prevention
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control wants you to understand the dangers rabies can pose and take precautions to protect…
Animal and Rabies Control
Rabies Vaccination Tags
This page is for Cook County residents with pets that have been vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian who need to purchase a rabies tag or r…
Animal and Rabies Control
Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinics
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) has announced its 2024 Partners in Prevention clinic locations. ARC …
Animal and Rabies Control
Research and Reports
Animal and Rabies Control
Services for Unincorporated Areas
Services for Unincorporated Areas of Cook CountyCook County Animal and Rabies Control offers select services for residents in unin…
Animal and Rabies Control
Services for Veterinarians
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control offers a number of services for veterinarians and animal hospitals in Cook County. For your convenienc…
Animal and Rabies Control
Spay and Neuter Program
Pet owners can bring their dogs and cats to participating veterinarians throughout Cook County to receive a $40 discount on spay or neuter s…
Veterans Affairs
Vets and Pets
Please note: The Vets and Pets clinic is available to the first 200 dogs and is first come, first se…
Animal and Rabies Control
Wildlife Surveillance
Wildlife Surveillance Disease surveillance is accomplished through three main mechanisms:
