Lost and Found Pets

Service Information

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 a PetPlace 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.

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3/20/26 - Found at 1901 E. Lincoln Highway, Lynwood. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text).
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3/18/26 - Found at Central Road and Meadow Lane in Des Plaines. Contact Evanston Animal Shelter at 847-866-5082.
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3/14/26 - Found at Black Partridge Woods in Lemont. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text).
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3/10/26 - Found at Little Calumet Boat Launch in Riverdale. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text).
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3/10/26 - Found at 50th and Central Avenue in central Stickney. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text).
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2/3/26 - Found in Catalina Grove Forest Preserve. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text).
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1/26/26 - Found in Spear Woods Forest Preserve. Contact South Suburban Humane Society at 708-470-6950 (call/text).
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1/24/26 - Found at 2620 Mannheim Road in Franklin Park. Taken to Golf Rose Pet Lodge. 

 

 

Area Animal Shelters

Animal Care League

1011 Garfield St. | Oak Park, IL 60304 | Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 708.848.8155 ext.122

Animal Welfare League (AWL)

10305 Southwest Hwy. | Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 | Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sat., 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 24-hour intake | Police escort required if after hours. | 708.636.8586

Chicago Animal Care and Control

2741 S. Western Ave. | Chicago, IL 60608 | Mon. - Sun., 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. | 312.744.5000

Evanston Animal Shelter and Animal Control

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

Golf Rose Animal Hospital

1375 N. Roselle Rd. | Schaumburg, IL 60195 | Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Sat., 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Sun., open for emergencies only | 847.885.3344

Kings Kennel

238 Saunders Rd. | Riverwood, IL 60015 | Mon. - Fri, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Sat., 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 847.945.9592

Paws Tinley Park

8301 191st St. | Tinley Park, IL 60487 | Mon., Wed., Fri. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Tues., Thurs., Sat., Sun., 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Contact the local police department for lost pets, prior to contacting shelter. | 815.464.7298

Skokie Animal Control

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

South Suburban Humane Society

21800 Central Ave., | Matteson, IL 60443 | Mon., Weds., Thurs., Fri., 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Tues., Closed | Sat./Sun., 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. | 708.755.7387

Waggin Tails

1634 S. Laramie Ave., Building B | Cicero, IL 60804 | Mon. - Fri., 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Sat., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 708.652.0825

DuPage County Animal Hospital

120 N. County Farm Road | Wheaton, IL 60187 | Mon. and Thurs., 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Tues., Weds., Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | 630.407.2800

Lake County Animal Care and Control

18736 W. Peterson Road | Libertyville, IL 60048 | Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Sat., 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 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 may 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. 

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