The Douglas County Animal Control & Shelter provides many services to the county. Animal Control involves the humane capture of loose animals, enforcement of state and county laws pertaining to animals. The shelter provides a safe haven for those animals who no longer have homes such as those that are strays, runaways, and those seized due to inhumane treatment or cruelty investigations. The shelter also provides the necessary veterinary treatments and social interactions to get them on their way to getting a new owner.

If you are aware of a situation involving the abuse or neglect of an animal, or witness a violation of County or State ordinance (i.e. an animal running loose or unregistered/unvaccinated animals) please complete a Voluntary Witness Statement and mail or bring it in to us. We appreciate your help in making us aware of these situations. The staff at the Douglas County Animal Shelter have been licensed by the State of Illinois as Animal Cruelty Investigators, and are actively searching for animal cruelty cases in Douglas County.

Adoptable Pets

To view available pets for adoption please click on the link below to go to our Facebook page with the most recent photos of our furry friends.

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Shelter Services

Adoption Fees – Dogs/Puppies Our adoption fee for dogs and puppies includes all annual vaccines (including rabies), heartworm testing, spayed or neutered, as well as a microchip. Potential adopters must provide a vet reference. If the adopter rents he or she must also provide verification that they are allowed to have pets on the property. In addition, it is mandatory that any dog going to a home with other dogs be introduced prior to adoption to ensure compatibility.	Dogs: $130 Puppies: $150
Adoption Fees – Cats/Kittens Our adoption fee for cats/kittens is $125.00 and includes a broad-spectrum vaccine, FIV, FLV, and heartworm testing. Adoption rates may vary depending on services performed. Potential adopters must provide a vet reference. If the adopter rents he or she must also provide verification that they are allowed to have pets on the property.	$125
Rabies Tags Rabies tags are not just a requirement–they come with their own benefits! Dogs sporting collars with tags can be returned to their owners faster, avoiding extra fines and stressful kennel stays at our facility. In addition, if your dog bites another animal or person, they may be eligible for home quarantine instead of coming to us or a veterinarian. Our facility is also run primarily on registration fees–so your tags are helping a stray or homeless pet get the best care we can provide and a new family! State law requires that all dogs be vaccinated against rabies and registered with the county they live in beginning at 4 months of age. Rabies tags are available at many local vets, however should you need to register directly with us please mail a copy of your rabies certificate along with a check payable to Douglas County Animal Control for the following amount (as applicable):	1-Year Altered: $10 1-Year Unaltered: $20 3-Year Altered: $20 3-Year Unaltered: $50 *          *Seniors (65+) may receive up to 2 altered tags free

Volunteer

Douglas County Animal Shelter can always use a few extra hands, whether it be for cleaning in the mornings or giving the animals staying here the extra attention that they deserve. Stop on by to do your part for these sweet creatures until they can find forever homes.

We are incredibly thankful to Hands4Paws for giving us so much of their time and energy in an effort to make the shelter a better place.

If you would like to volunteer at the Douglas County Animal Shelter please email us with your contact information. We appreciate all the help we are offered. Thank you!

Donations

Douglas County Animal Shelter continues to offer outstanding care to the area’s animals primarily thanks to the generosity of our community. If you would like to make a donation, please visit us! We accept all gently used pet supplies!

Linda Hoover Bulletin Boards	Cletus & Norma Day Generous Donations	Steve & Sheryl Boyer Generous Donations
Tuscola Stone Gravel for Grounds	Villa Grove Jr. High Toys & Treats	Dow Chemical Generous Donations
The Setliks Time & Innovation	Gene Montgomery Maintaining Grounds	Villa Grove Girl Scouts Toys & Treats
Donald & Linda Foster Generous Donation	Robert Donald Generous Donation	Anthony & Christine Clark Generous Donation
Kelley Drake Generous Donation	Dale & Nancy Farner Generous Donation	Arthur Vet Clinic Generous Donation

Monetary donations and gift cards can be sent to:

P.O. Box 192
Tuscola, IL 61953

Please make checks and money orders payable to Douglas County Animal Control.