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Animal Control
The Skokie Health Department's Animal Control Division is responsible for the enforcement of the Village's animal ordinances. The services provided by the Animal Control Division include domestic animal control, wildlife control, bee/wasp control, and animal adoption information. In order to maintain a high quality of life for Skokie residents, a variety of ordinances relating to animals have been enacted. These ordinances include numerous requirements: dog defecation must be picked up, dogs are not allowed in parks/playgrounds, dogs must be on a leash at all times when not on the owner's property, cats and dogs must be licensed, and barnyard animals can not be kept within the Village. The Animal Control Division's staff enforce these and many other animal related ordinances in the Village of Skokie. In addition to domestic animal control, the Skokie Health Department provides assistance to residents who are having problems with wildlife. Animal Control officers respond to calls about wildlife damage to homes and yards. Traps are available for loan to residents who are having problems with nuisance wildlife. Trapped wildlife are either relocated or humanely euthanized depending on the situation and type of animal. Information is provided to prevent the problem from occurring again. The officers also assist injured wildlife. The most frequently occurring situation involves animals struck by vehicles. Whenever possible, injured wildlife are transported to wildlife rehabilitators for treatment and release. Wildlife found dead in Skokie are removed for proper disposal. The Animal Control Division also responds to requests for help with bee and wasp infestations. These insects often nest in soffits or attics, as well as in trees and shrubs. The Animal Control officers provide information on how to remove the insects and how to prevent future infestations. In certain situations, the officers will help with the removal of the nests. In cases where the officers can not safely remove the nests, they can make referrals to companies that can assist. Stray dogs and cats that are picked up by the Animal Control Division in Skokie are temporarily housed at private shelters. Animals that are not claimed in five days are transferred to another shelter if space is available. Every effort is made to find homes for all unclaimed animals. The Animal Control Division of the Skokie Health Department strongly promotes the adoption of these animals. Information on adoption sites or locating lost pets is available by calling the Animal Control Division at (847) 933-8484. Animals that have been recently rescued by the Skokie Health Department's Animal Control Division. |
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