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 contac…
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 within the last…
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 department for…
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 2023 Partners in Prevention clinic locations. ARC is partner…
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Research and Reports

Research
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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 unincorporated…
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: Registration for Vets and Pets is encouraged, but not required. Walk-ins welcome.
Animal and Rabies Control

Wildlife Surveillance

Wildlife Surveillance Disease surveillance is accomplished through three main mechanisms: