Will County enforces animal control through the Will County Animal Control division per the Illinois Animal Control Act (510 ILCS 5). Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated against rabies, and contained on the owner's property. Dogs running at large may be impounded. Contact Will County Animal Control for complaints.
Will County requires dogs to be on leash in all public areas. Off-leash exercise permitted only in designated dog parks. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated against rabies per IL Animal Control Act (510 ILCS 5). Dogs at large may be impounded by animal control. Owner responsible for waste cleanup in public areas. IL Humane Care for Animals Act (510 ILCS 70) provides additional protections. Winter weather creates unique challenges for dog walking safety.
Off-leash: $25 to $200. At-large: impound fees plus citation. Unlicensed: $25 to $100. Waste: $50 to $500.
Will County, IL
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Will County, IL
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