Animal and Rabies Control

Heavy Equipment Donation Program for Cook County Municipalities

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control has four animal control service vehicles available for donation to suburban Cook County municipalities. To be considered, municipalities must submit an online application no later than Friday, June 27, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. CDT. To learn more about the program and access the application, visit the Heavy Equipment Donation Program page HERE.   

 COMING SOON: ACH (e-check) Payment Acceptance

In preparation of the upcoming additional payment option, please provide your banking institution with the COMPANY ID 0000408976 to avoid a debit block when paying by ACH (e-check).  

 Please contact 312-603-6961 if you have any questions. 

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) was established in 1954, when the Illinois Animal Control Act was enacted by the state legislature during a state-wide rabies epidemic. Cook County's animal control program is a multifaceted concept involving local government, public health, media cooperation, public education and citizen participation in cooperation with specialists in animal health, care and control. ARC reflects this multifaceted concept through myriad programs for the public and animal first responders.       

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 Mission

• Prevent the transmission of rabies from animal to man through vaccination, registration, education, legislation and surveillance.
• Decrease pet over-population by promoting spay and neuter programs.
• Ensure the compliance of quarantine protocol for all animal bite incidents to prevent the transmission of rabies.
• Prevent cruelty and abuse of animals pursuant to state and county laws. 

Press and Media Inquiries:

Natalia Derevyanny
natalia.derevyanny@cookcountyil.gov

Maria Phelan
maria.phelan@cookcountyil.gov