Lost and Found Pets

Found Animals

The pictures below are pets that have been found in unincorporated Cook County and Cook County Forest Preserves within the last 60 days. The date the animal was found and a description is listed below each picture. If you recognize your pet, please contact the facility listed in the description. If you do not see your lost pet listed below, please check with one of the area shelters listed below.

Pets that have been found are listed by date oldest (top) to newest (bottom).

Please note: This page is updated Monday - Friday during regular business hours.

*Male tan and white pit bull found in the 8400 block of 79th St. in Justice. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Female dog found 6/7/23 in the Dan Ryan Woods in Chicago. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Male dog found in the Saganashkee Slough Woods*. *Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Dog found 6/19/23 in Maple Lake Forest Preserve in Willow Springs. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Female Malinois mix found 6/24/23 at 7300 Nottingham in Nottingham Park. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Domestic short hair kitten found 6/29/23 at Miller Meadow North in Forest Park. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Male pit bull mix found 6/30/23 at 7100 block of W. 72nd St. in unincorporated Bridgeview. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Male pit bull found 7/1/23 at 13600 S. Harlem Ave. in Orland Park.* *Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Female pit bull found 7/2/23 at 11764 Juanita Dr. in Orland Park. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Male Poodle found 7/13/23 at Pulaski South Forest Preserve. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Female French bulldog found 7/16/23 in Dam #1 Woods East in Wheeling*. *Transported to Cicero Waggin' Tails Animal Shelter/Control. Call 708-652-0825 for assistance.*

*Dog found 7/21/23 in Burr Oak Forest Preserve at 13700 S. Harlem. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Dog found 7/31/23 at 16501 S. Kedzie in Markham, IL . Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Dog found 8/2/23 in Palos Park Woods in Palos Hills. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Dog found 8/2/23 at Green Lake Family Aquatic Center. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Black and tan male Rottweiler found 8/5/23 at 219th & Cottage Grove in Chicago Heights. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Tan male Shar Pei found 8/5/23 at 219th & Cottage Grove in Chicago Heights. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Dog found 8/14/23 at 11900 S. Harlem Swallow Cliff South. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Male dog found 8/15/23 at 500 E. Touhy Ave. in Des Plaines. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

*Female pit bull found 8/21/23 at 107th and Kean Ave in Palos Hills.Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.*

More Information

If you live in the City of Chicago and found a lost pet, please visit the Chicago Animal Care and Control website or visit Pet Harbor.

If you've found an animal, please call your local police department for assistance.

Lost Animals

If you've lost your pet and can't find them by searching the immediate vicinity, here are some helpful tips to try and locate your animal:

Contact your local police department.
Lost pets are often kept at the precinct before they are turned over to the nearest shelter. If the animal appears to be injured, most police officers will take it to a local veterinarian for care.

Visit shelters in your area starting with the closest and working your way out.
Below is an interactive map with contact information for area animal shelters. More information regarding how to find lost pets can be found in the Downloads section of this page. If possible, it is always better to go and look for your pet in person rather than giving a description over the phone.

Post pictures of your animal in public places.
Post pictures of your pet in neighborhood veterinarian offices and on lost pet websites, such as Lost Dogs Illinois and Pet Harbor. The best way to prevent losing a pet is to walk them on secure leashes, never let them roam and supervise their off-leash activity even in the most secure fenced in areas.

If you live in the City of Chicago and lost your pet, please visit the Chicago Animal Care and Control website.

Area Animal Shelters

Animal Care League

1011 Garfield St., | Oak Park IL 60304 | Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm | 708.848.8155 ex.122

Animal Welfare League (AWL)

Chicago Animal Care & Control

2741 S. Western Ave. | Chicago IL 60608 | Mon-Sun 7am-11pm | 312.744.5000

Evanston Animal Shelter & Animal Control

2310 Oakton | Evanston IL 60202 | Call contact number for shelter related inquiries. 847.866.5082 | If no answer call Evanston Police Dept. at 847.866.5000

Golf Rose Animal Hospital

Kings Kennel

238 Saunders Rd., | Riverwood IL 60015 | M-F , 8am-6pm | Sat, 8am-12 | 847.945.9592

Paws Tinley Park

Skokie Animal Control

5127 Oakton St. | Skokie IL 60077 | If unable to reach Animal Control call: 847.933.8484 | Skokie Police Dept. non-emergency 847.982.5900

South Suburban Humane Society

Waggin Tails

1634 S. Laramie Ave., Bldg B., | Cicero IL 60804 | Mon-Fri, 1pm-6pm | Sat, 10am-2pm | 708.652.0825

DuPage County Animal Hospital

Lake County Animal Care and Control

18736 W. Peterson Rd. | Libertyville IL 60048 | M-F 9am-4:30pm, | Sat 9am-12:30pm | 847.377.4700.