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…
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Animal First Responder Trainings
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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…
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Heavy Equipment Donation Program
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control has four animal control service vehicles available for donation to suburban Cook Cou…
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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…
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Lost and Found Pets
Losing a pet can be heartbreaking but Cook County Animal and Rabies Control is here to help.If you've lost your pet and can't find them by s…
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Paw-Some Pets Project
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Pet Preparedness
About Pet Preparedness
Different disasters require different responses. But whether the disaster is a hurricane or a hazardous spill, you m…
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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…
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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…
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Rabies Vaccination Tags
*** Exciting News *** COMING SOON: ACH (e-check) Payment AcceptanceIn preparation of the upcoming additional payment option, pl…
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Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinics
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) has announced the first of its 2025 Partners in Prevention clinic locatio…
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Research and Reports
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Services for Unincorporated Areas
Services for Unincorporated Areas of Cook CountyCook County Animal and Rabies Control offers select services for residents in unin…
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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…
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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…
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Wildlife Surveillance
Wildlife Surveillance
Disease surveillance is accomplished through three main mechanisms: