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Kankakee County Animal Control
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Our office is open for regular hours. We do try to limit the
number of people in the office for social distancing. Thank you for your
patience.
Located at:
1270 Stanford Drive
Kankakee,
IL 60901
Shelter phone: (815) 937-2949
Animal Control: (815) 937-2949
Fax
Number: (815)
936-4641
Email: KCarc@K3County.net
Thank
you to our 2023 Shelter Partners!
All Herding Breed Rescue
Feral Feline Project
River Valley Animal Rescue
Tails
It’s A Pittie
Humane Society of Central Illinois
American Belgian Mal Rescue
ADOPT
Shelter From the Storm
South Suburban Humane Society
HoundSong Rescue
AntiCruelty Society
Border Tails
Midwest Australian Shepherd Rescue
Anderson Animal Shelter
Furever Loved Rescue NFP
Second City Canine Rescue
Felines & Canines Inc
Flint Creek Wildlife Rehab
Paws Critter Crossing
We look forward to working together to save
lives
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Hours of
operation
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Shelter
Monday
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12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
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8:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
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Thursday
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8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Saturday
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Closed
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Sunday
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Closed
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We are also closed on major
holidays.
Animal viewing ends a half hour
before closing.
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Field Services hours
Monday
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8:30a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
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8:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
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Thursday
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8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Saturday
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Closed
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Sunday
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Closed
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We are also closed on major
holidays.
In case of emergency, please contact the police
department dispatch at (815) 933-3324.
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Animal
Control Staff and Volunteers
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Staff
Administrative
Director
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Kari Laird
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Administrative
Veterinarian
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Dr. Marcia
Gortowski
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Shelter
Manager
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Kelly
Blume
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Animal
Control Officer
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Callan
Griffiths
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Animal
Control Officer
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Laura
Wheeler
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Animal
Control Officer/Kennel Technician
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Tori
Mongillo
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Animal
Control Officer/Kennel Technician
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Katelyn
Godin
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Clerical
Assisstant
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Laurie
Hitz
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Kennel
Technician
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Laura
Bertrand
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Kennel
Technician
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Judie
Versetto
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Kennel
Technician
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Megan
Peters
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Kennel
Technician
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Alexis Burnett
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Volunteers
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Species | Gender | Age | Size |
 | Ben | Dog | Male | Pit Bull | Puppy | Small-16-30# |
 | Daphne | Dog | Female | Pit Bull | Adult | Medium-31-59# |
 | Kimberly | Dog | Female | Pit Bull | Adult | Medium-31-59# |
 | Lacey | Dog | Female | Husky | Adult | Medium-31-59# |
 | Ruby | Dog | Female | Husky | Adult | Medium-31-59# |
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Species | Gender | Age | Size |
 | 23br 4-3 | Dog | Male | Jack Russell Terrier | Adult | Small-16-30# |
 | 23k3 13-1 | Dog | Female | Retriever | Adult | Medium-31-59# |
 | 23mv 3-2 | Dog | Female | German Shepherd | Adult | Medium-31-59# |
 | Bella | Dog | Female | Pit Bull | Adult | Medium-31-59# |

Kankakee County Animal Control
1270 Stanford Dr, Kankakee
815-937-2949
PROGRAM 1
APPLICATION / ELIGIBILITY FOR
SPAY/NEUTER VOUCHER
Application Criteria: Low Income SNIP
Program
- Complete
part 1 of this application. Sign the form and submit it along with PROOF
of your eligibility to the address above.
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Eligibility
Requirements – THE APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Provide
current proof of residence in Kankakee County, drivers license/State ID
and current utility bill.
- Provide
proof of ownership of a dog or cat, (stray dogs, stray/feral cats are not
accepted). If you can not show proof of ownership your application WILL
not be approved.
- Provide
proof that you are eligible for the food stamp program or social security
disabilities insurance benefits program,( a copy of a notice of decision,
statement of benefits, or a letter from a local food stamp office is
acceptable proof of eligibility).
- Take
approved application/voucher to participating veterinarian with whom you
have scheduled an appointment for your dog/cat’s surgery.
- Pay
$15.00 co-pay to the veterinarian at the time of the procedure.
- You
are responsible for any additional costs other than surgery and approved
vaccinations given the day of surgery.
- You
must pay for rabies tag,(registration), and microchip if not already done.
If hospital can not offer low cost microchip an appointment can be
scheduled with Kankakee
County Animal
Control department for this service.
- You
must provide transportation,(may participate in transport programs
through NAWS, or SSHS)
- There
is a three, (3), pet limit per household. Each pet would require a
separate application. If you acquired this pet in the last six, (6),
months you may not qualify; this program is not intended to
encourage someone to get a new pet if they cannot afford routine medical
care and treatment. If consideration is given it will be limited to one,
(1), pet.
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VOUCHER CAN NOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER COUPON OR LOW INCOME
PROGRAM.
11. EXPIRATION DATE IS 30 DAYS FROM APPROVAL
DATE.
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KANKAKEE COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL WILL DO THE FOLLOWING
1. Provide payment to veterinarian in the
amount agreed upon after notification that the surgery has been completed.
2. Provide applicant with a list of
participating veterinary hospitals.
3.
Accept
applications that have been approved by the Illinois Department of Public
Health and Safety Animal Population Control Program.
PROGRAM 2
SNIP
Kankakee County Animal Control
2023 SPAY NEUTER INCENTIVE
PROGRAM
Limited
number of coupons available
Valid
Dates for use of Coupon March 1st – May 31st
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Coupons
will be available for pick up at Kankakee County Animal Control Feb 28rd – March 28, 2023 to Kankakee
County Residents.
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Coupon
must be presented at the time of surgery, NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Limit
2 coupons per household. Value of the coupon for dogs is $40, and cats are $30.
Pet owner is responsible for balance of the surgery expense and all other
expenses incurred at the animal hospital.
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Owner
of animal must pick up coupon in person at 1270 Stanford Dr. during normal
business hours. Please see our website or Facebook page for business hours.
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Owner
must bring in proof of residency. (Illinois State ID and a current utility bill.)
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Owner
must bring in proof of pet ownership. Medical records, bill of sale are
examples of proof of ownership. Pictures
may be accepted if they are in a past setting that includes pet and
owner. Animal Control reserves the right to deny pictures as proof of ownership.
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If
your pet is not current on rabies & registration, it WILL BE REQUIRED
at the time of surgery at the owner’s expense.
If your pet has not been microchipped please be
advised it is a County ordinance and needs to be done. Microchipping gives your
pet a voice should it become lost or stolen.
Kankakee County
Animal Control is not funded by tax dollars.
We appreciate all
the support we receive and want to thank you all for donations we get whether
it is supplies or monatary donations.
Our biggest goal
is to build a New Modern Shelter, we can only do this with your help!
Donations are being accepted
via PayPal,(see below),
or mailed
directly to us at
1270 Stanford Dr,
Kankakee, IL 60901
or stop by and
visit us in person.
Thank you for
your generous support!
PayPal
Donations Here!

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Fundraising Events
Microchip Clinics
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Animal Control is
now offering microchips every 3rd Thursday from 3:30 pm – 4:30
pm
Appointments
required!
$15.00/pet – dogs
and cats only.
All pets must be on
a leash or in a carrier.
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Adoption Fairs and Other
Events
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The
greatest need for the animals is donations from you!
We
have outgrown our shelter and are very limited on the resources we would like to
offer the community. By donating to the shelter and organizations like
B.A.R.K.- we can work towards building a new shelter and resource center to
include quarantine rooms for sick animals and discount services for
spay/neuter, vaccination, microchipping, etc. Please help us better serve you
by donating today!
PLEASE
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer
Application – click link below
https://kankakeeil.animalservices.website/shelterpronet/customersupportfiles/kankakeeil/documents/VolunteerGuidelines.pdf
Cat Needs
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Dog Needs
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Shelter Needs
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Cat
Nutri Source - all life stage
CANNED
FOOD
Stainless
steel litter pans (uncovered) both large and small
Cat
toys
Cat
beds
Cat
carriers
Blankets
and Large Towels
Cat
shampoo's and conditioner
Frontline
Advantage
Stainless
steel, ceramic bowls all sizes
Slumber
Pet Thermal Cat Mats 13.99 (PetEdge.com)
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Dog food
- Fromm classic - (all life stage)
CANNED
FOOD
Large
towels and blankets
Dog
toys, Kongs, Balls, Squeak Toys
Pig
ears, rawhides, raw bones
Kong
Treat fillers
Dog
treats, (empty, but not cleaned peanutbutter jars)
Stainless
steel bowls all sizes
Frontline
Capstar
Multi
Advantage
Kwik
Stop
Dog
carriers & kennels
Good
quality leashes and collars
Brushes
Shampoo
& Conditioners
Flea
dip
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Volunteers
dish
soap - prefer Ajax and Dawn but any and all is appreciated
Bleach
Clorox
cleanup
Clorox
anywhere spray
brooms
long
handled scrub brushes
Laundry
detergent
Donations
to help build new facility and resource center
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Because Animals Really Kount (BARK)
is a private 501c3 fundraising organization.
This group is a separate entity, but has partnered with Kankakee County
Animal Control. In 2013 Resolution #2013-12-10-172 was adopted. This resolution
recognizes by the county the partnership between Kankakee County Animal Control
and BARK.
BARK’s Mission
Ø To assist KCAC in building a new,
properly equipped shelter to house the county’s homeless animals
Ø To assist KCAC with the operational
expenses of maintaining the shelter
Ø To promote animal health and welfare
education
BARK
PO Box 934
Bourbonnais,
IL 60914
www.facebook.com/BARKTOHELP
www.k3bark.org
Dog facts
There are 701
pure breeds of dogs.
The world's oldest dog was 29 years old!
A dog's sense of smell is about 1000 times better than a human's.
Did you know there are some foods that are harmful to your pet? If your pet
ingests any of these foods contact your veterinarian.
Cat facts
While kittens
depend on their mother's milk for their first few weeks of life, adult cats can
become ill if they are fed large amounts of milk.
There are more than 100 different breeds of domesticated cats.
Cats scratch to mark their
territory.
Neutering a cat lengthens its life expectancy by 2 to 3 years.
Did you know?
That if your animal runs
at large and cause an accident to occur you as the owner can be held
responsible for damages and injuries.
Chewing can help reduce a
dog’s barking.
Placing a treat in a toy will encourage your pet to play with it.
Did you know there are a number of
common household plants that are dangerous to your pet?
You can contact the ASPCA
National Animal Poison Control Center this is a 24-hour emergency service with
phones manned by licensed veterinarians and toxicologists (these are not free
calls; have your credit card handy):
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
You can call 24
hours a day from anywhere in the U.S. 1-888-426-4435
Criminal Justice Committee
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Chairman – Roger Hess
Vice Chairman – Craig Long
Secretary – Kelly Bylak
Board
Members:
Andrew Wheeler (County Board
Chairman),
Antonio Carrico, Colton Ekhoff, Raymond
Fairfield, Steven Hunter, Amber Turner, Peggy Sue Munday,
Jessica Andrade, Kathleen Ritmanic-Emme, Amanda
Armer-Irps, and Chad Scanlon
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Meeting Dates: 189 E Court St,
Kankakee, IL
4th Floor Board Room – 7:30 AM
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Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
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Chairman – Tinker Parker
Vice Chairman – Carol Webber
Secretary –
Member
Application
http://www.k3county.net/hr_documents.html?t=3
Members:
Adam
Minton, Dawn Tutt, Dr. Diane Fedrow, Abby Smith, Christy Slaby
Advisory Member – Kari Laird, Sheriff Mike Downey,
and ASA John Coghlan
Location: 189 E. Court Street, Kankakee, Il 60901
Media Room – 2pm
Meeting Dates:
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Current job openings
Part time – Time Kennel Technician –
Click on link below for summary of job
descriptions.
http://www.co.kankakee.il.us/hr_jobs.html
Veterinary
Hospitals / Clinics
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Animal Wellness Center
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5750 IndustrialL Dr
Monee, IL 60449
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708-534-2200
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Beecher Veterinary Clinic
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700 S Dixie Highway
Beecher, IL
60401
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708-946-3131
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Bradley Animal Hospital
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130 S Kinzie Ave
Bradley, IL
60915
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815-932-5011
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Compassionate Veterinary
Care of Herscher
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3967 S 12000 W Rd
Herscher, IL 60941
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815-426-6369
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Dr Jo’s Pet Clinic
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2218 N Rt 1
Watseka, IL 60970
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815-432-6310
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Dwight Veterinary Clinic
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305 S Old Rt 66
Dwight, IL 60420
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815-584-2732
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Fitzpatrick Equine
Services
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2117 N 3750 W Rd
Kankakee, IL 60901
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N/A
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Forest South Animal
Hospital
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24341 Western Ave
University Park, IL
60484
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708-672-6166
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Kankakee Animal Hospital
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2045 S Schuyler Ave
Kankakee IL
60901
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815-933-8831
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CMT Equine Vet Services
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Mobile Equine Practice
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815-932-3355
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4 Paws Pet Clinic
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711 Almar Parkway
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
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815-523-7297
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Peotone Animal Hospital
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431 Governors Highway
Peotone, IL 60468
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708-258-6191
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Dr Roth Vet Services
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107 Bernard St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
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815-526-0360
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Rodawold Veterinary
Services
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6791 N 16000 E Rd
Momence, IL 60954
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815-466-0400
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Skinner Animal Clinic
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925 S Water St
Wilmington, IL 60481
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815-476-9500
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South Creek Animal
Hospital
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333 Southcreek Dr.
Manteno IL 60950
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815-907-7266
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VCA County West Animal
Hospital
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1709 W Merchant St
Kankakee, IL
60901
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815-614-3902
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Low Cost Spay
and Neuter Clinics
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National
Animal Welfare Society (NAWS)
9981
W 190th St Unit A
Mokena,
IL 60448
708-478-5102
South
Suburban Humane Society
137
W Joe Orr Rd
Chicago
Heights, IL 60411
708-755-1110
Spay
Illinois
2765
Maple Ave
Lisle, IL
60532
877-475-7729
or 630-961-8000 (for Momence clinic appts)
TRANSPORT
AVAILABLE
Kankakee
County Humane Foundation
2214 S Rt 1
St Anne, IL 60964
815-933-5999
New Beginnings Cat Shelter
7701 E 3500 N Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-472-4734
River Valley Animal Rescue
3960 Vincennes Trail
Momence, IL 60954
815-507-5007
Sunrise Center Animal
Rescue
4370 E 3500 S Rd
St Anne, IL 60964
815-482-4486
Perfect
Paws Animal Rescue
4216
5000 N Rd
Bourbonnais,
IL 60914
843-499-2886
Gayle’s
Rescue
815-685-0319
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Jurisdiction – Unicorporated Areas
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Kankakee County Animal Control serves the unincorporated areas of the county
in regards to stray domestic animals, nuisance violations, and
neglect/cruelty investigations.
By Illinois state statute the Animal Control
department oversees Rabies Prevention to the entire County which involves
issuance of rabies tags and bite investigation.
Click on the link below to see the Kankakee County
GIS map.
Kankakee County GIS Department (k3gis.com)
Gray shaded areas are unicorporated.
Other shaded areas are Cities, Villages and
Municipalities.
The map can be enlarged for closer viewing.
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Cities/Municiapalities/Villages
with Inter-Governmental Agreements
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Villages of Buckingham,
Bourbonnais, Aroma Park, Grant Park, and Chebanse
have an inter-governmental contracts with Kankakee County, the Villages
adopted the County Animal Control ordinance and their citizens can call
Animal Control directly for
animal compliants and concerns.
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Cities/Municipalities/Villages
with out Inter-Governmental Agreements
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The
following cities, villages and municipalities choose to not have an inter-governmental contract with Kankakee
County and therefore all citizens living in these areas MUST seek their local area’s permission for assistance with
animal complaints and concerns before Kankakee County Animal Control can
respond.
Exceptions – Animal bites to
humans
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Bonfield
Bradley
Essex
Herscher
Hopinks
Park
Kankakee
Manteno
Momence
Reddick
Saint
Anne
Sun
River Terrace
(will allow KCAC to respond on stray dogs)
Union
Hill
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Donation, Adoption and Redemption Online Payments
Kankakee
County Animal Control , (KCAC), now offers an opportunity to make payments
electronically.
The
type of services that can be paid through this page option:
(Please use the current days
date MMDDYY for approval code, then enter the amount you wish to donate.)
(you will need an
incident number and the proper dollar amount, both will be provided to you by
KCAC.)
- Redemption of your properly identified
pet
(you will need an incident
number and the proper dollar amount, both will be provided to you by KCAC.)
We
hope this service will be a convenience to you, click on MAKE A PAYMENT
if you have any questions call our office at 815-937-2949.
ALL 2023 RABIES TAG PAYMENTS MUST BE ENTERED THROUGH THE MY
ACCOUNT TAB.

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Rabies Tag Fees
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$15.00 - 1 year rabies tag – pet
sterilized
$45.00 – 1 year rabies tag – pet not sterilized
$30.00 – 3 year rabies tag – pet
sterilized
$100.00 – 3 year rabies tag – pet not sterilized
Effective
1/1/2018
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Redemption Fees
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Redemption Fees can vary
depending on compliancy, jurisdiction and multiple offenses.
To keep cost of redeeming your
pet down if it does get lost please make sure they are current with their
rabies/registration and are microchipped.
Dogs and cats that are impounded
on a second offense shall,(must), be spayed or neutered prior to release at
the owner’s expense.
You will be provided a detailed
explanation of fees when you come in to identify your found pet.
If there is no identification on
the pet or we are unable to determine vaccination status your pet will be
vaccinated to help protect it and reduce disease in the shelter.
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Adoption Fees
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Cat Adoption: $125.00
Includes the following – Distemper vaccination,
Rabies vaccination, ( if cat is of age), Rabies tag once Rabies vaccination is
given, Deworming, Felv/Fiv testing for cats over 6 months of age, spay or
neuter, Micro-chip and National Registration.
Dog Adoption: $150.00
Includes the following – Distemper
vaccination, Rabies vaccination, ( if dog is of age), Rabies tag once Rabies
vaccination is given, Deworming, Heartworm testing for dogs over 6 months of
age, spay or neuter, Micro-chip and National Registration.
Adoption Application – click the
link below https://kankakeeil.animalservices.website/shelterpronet/customersupportfiles/kankakeeil/documents/AdoptionApplication.pdf
Effective 1/1/2018
Microchip Clinics
KANKAKEE COUNTY ANIMAL
CONTROL TO HOST MONTHLY MICROCHIP CLIINCS!
EVERY 3RD
THURDSAY FROM 3PM TO 430PM
Call our office at
815-937-2949 to make an appointment.
$15.00 dogs or cats –
1270 Stanford Drive – Kankakee, Il
Cash, Credit/Debit
(additional $1.50 convenience fee for credit/debit)
Dogs must be on a leash
and cats must be in a carrier.

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