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February is Spay and Neuter Month

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On January 18, 2012, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed a Resolution recognizing the month of February as National Spay and Neuter Month.

 

Spaying and neutering is beneficial to your pet dog or cat.  This simple procedure has been proven to reduce the incidence of certain infectious diseases and cancer.  A spayed or neutered animal is less likely to roam thus decreasing his/her risk of vehicular trauma.  A spayed or neutered pet lives an average of 3 to 5 years longer than a not sterilized animal.
 
Cook County Animal & Rabies Control celebrates National Spay and Neuter Month by providing a Spay/ Neuter Rebate Program.  Any citizen of Cook County can go to the veterinarian of their choice and have their cat or dog, spayed or neutered in the month of February and save up to $40 per procedure.  Your pet must have a current Cook County rabies vaccine or become current for rabies at the time of the procedure.  The rebate is deducted from the cost of the procedure up front.  Your veterinarian does all of the paperwork and you reap the savings.  See your favorite veterinarian for details and make an appointment to have your pet spayed or neutered.
Download a poster to to help spread the word about Spay and Netuter Month.
 
Your pet will thank you for giving him/her a healthier, happier, longer life.

 

Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinic

IMAGE: Flyer for 2011 Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinic - thumbnail

The Cook County Animal and Rabies Control clinics allow affordable rabies vaccinations to bring all citizens into compliance with the law while providing an essential public health protection against a deadly disease that has caused public health concerns in four states over the past two years.

 

Rabies vaccines will cost $7 for a one year and $21 for a three year.  Ferrets may only be vaccinated for one year and the cost of the vaccine is $9.  Pet owners can have their pets microchipped for $10; however, this does not include the national registration fee.

 

2012 Clinic Dates

Cook County’s low cost clinic services will be offered starting March 28 and running through October 30. The mobile clinics will operate at various locations throughout the County. Clinic hours are10:00 am until 2:45 pm

 

Download the list below for a full listing of clinic dates and locations:
Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control - 2012 Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinics 

 

Mission

The Department of Animal & Rabies Control provides health protection to the residents of Cook County through preparation, education, rabies vaccination and stray animal control.

Services include:
 

  • Spay and Neuter Program
  • Stray Patrol
  • Community Partnership Program
  • Community Assistance Program
  • Education Program
  • Pet Return Service
  • Pet Registration Program (Rabies Tags)

 

 

 

Cook County Funds Comprehensive Urban Coyote Research Project

Originally known as ghosts of the plains, coyotes have now become ghosts of the cities - occasionally heard but rarely seen. This species is now becoming one of the top carnivores in an increasing number of metropolitan areas across North America. However, we know very little about how coyotes are becoming successful in landscapes dominated by people.


The Cook County Coyote Project (www.urbancoyoteresearch.com), largely funded by the Cook County Animal and Rabies Control agency, is a comprehensive ecological study of coyotes in the Chicago metropolitan area, specifically Cook County, Illinois.

 

To learn more about this unique project on the project website at www.urbancoyoteresearch.com.

 

 

Ordinance

Chapter 10 - Animal Ordinance
(County Ordinances @ municode.com)

The Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance was developed and passed to establish guidelines in the relationships between animals and man. This Ordinance is the law in all municipalities within Cook County. The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide harmonious relationships in the interaction between man and animal by:

  • Protecting the citizens of Cook County from rabies by specifying such preventive and control measures as may be necessary;

  • Protecting animals from improper use, abuse, neglect, inhumane treatment and health hazards, particularly rabies;

  • Providing security to residents from annoyance, intimidation, and injury from cats, dogs, and other animals;

  • Encouraging responsible pet ownership;

  • Providing for the assessment of penalties for violators and for the enforcement and administration of this Ordinance.

 

 

Animal & Rabies Control
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Contact Information

Bureau Name:

Administration, Bureau of

Main Office:

10220 S. 76th Ave. 2nd Floor
Bridgeview, Illinois 60455

Telephone: (708) 974-6140
Fax: (708) 974-6046

Director:
 Dr. Donna Alexander, Administrator

Hours: M-F: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
closed weekends