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 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 police department or public works before they are transferred to a contracted animal shelter. If the animal appears to be injured, most police departments will take it to a local veterinarian for care.

Visit local animal shelters or contact your municipal animal control.
Below is a list with contact information for area animal shelters. 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 24PetConnect. Click here to use this tool to create a lost pet flyer!

Animals that have been found by Cook County Animal and Rabies Control are listed below. Cook County Animal and Rabies Control does not operate an animal shelter. Please be sure to view the facility information and contact information below the photo of each pet. Please note that each animal shelter will determine the duration of the stray hold.

Pets that have been found are listed by date newest to oldest.

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

4/29/25 - found in Dan Ryan Woods. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/27/25 - found on the 4000 block of W. Fey in Alsip, IL. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/27/25 - found on the 4300 block of W. 135th St. in Crestwood, IL. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/24/25 - found at 139th and Claire Blvd in Robbins, IL. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/23/25 - Found at 400 W. Touhy in Unincorporated Des Plaines, IL. Contact Evanston Animal Shelter

4/23/25 - found at 6900 S. Central Ave. in Bedford Park, IL. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/22/25 - found in unknown location in Harvey, IL. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/21/25 - found at O'Hare Oasis. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/19/25 - found in LaGrange Highlands, IL. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/18/25 - found at 152nd and End Ave. in Dolton, IL. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/17/25 found in Willow Springs, IL. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/16/25 - found by a good Samaritan and taken to Premier Emergency Vet Clinic in Orland Park. Unknown found location. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/16/25 - found at 217th and Carroll Ave. in Sauk Village, IL. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/15/25 - found on 151st and Dorchester in Dolton, IL Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/15/25 - found at unknown location in Dolton, IL. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/13/25 - found on Dante Ave. in Lansing, IL. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/12/25- found in Ford Heights, IL. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/12/25 - found at 11901 S Lagrange Rd in Palos Park, IL at 40 Acre Woods. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/11/25 - found at unknown location in Robbins, IL. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/10/25 - found on the 15200 block of Cottage Grove Ave. in Dolton, IL. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/9/25 - found at 14100 Marshfield in Dixmoor, IL.
Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

4/3/25 -found at Wallace St. and 151st st. in Phoenix, IL. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)

*Female dog with pink collar found 3/29/25 at 495 Madison Oasis Mobile Home Des Plaines. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)*

*Dog found 3/29/25 at 813 Ellis Ford Heights. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)*

*Male Lab mixed found 3/19/25 at 3967 N Galesburg Dr. Arlington Heights. Transported to Golf Rose Pet Lodge.*

*Female pit bull found 3/17/25 in Phoenix. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)*

*Two of two pit bulls found 3/11/25 at Sand Ridge Nature Center Forest Preserve. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)*

*One of two pit bull found 3/11/25 at Sand Ridge Nature Center Forest Preserve. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)*

*Male pit bull found 3/8/25 at GAR Woods Forest Preserves. Transported to Evanston Animal Shelter.*

*Male pit bull found 3/3/25 at Powderhorn Lake Forest Preserve. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text)*

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.

The pet microchip company Save This Life has suddenly ceased operations, making it difficult for shelters, veterinarians and animal controls/police departments to access pet owner information. If your pet has a microchip, now is the time to check your records to ensure their chip is registered with an active company. Even if your pet isn't registered with Save This Life, it's a good idea to verify that your information is up-to-date.

Steps that a pet owner should take:

Get your pets scanned for a microchip. All shelters and veterinarian offices should be able to scan your pet to verify if your pet has a microchip.
Use the AAHA Lookup Tool: Enter the chip number here https://www.aaha.org/for-veterinary-professionals/microchip-search/.
The company with the most recent date is the company you should verify your information with. However, if multiple companies appear on your search, it might be a good idea to verify your information is up-to-date with ALL companies listed. If your pet has a Save This Life microchip, we would recommend re-registering with 24PetWatch: www.my24pet.com
Update/verify your info: Make sure your current phone number, email and address are listed in the new registry.

Microchips are essential to reuniting lost pets with their humans, but they only work if the information is accessible and accurate.

Cook County will host Check Your Chip days throughout the County. Stay tuned for more information.