Oak Lawn requires all dogs to be leashed when off their owner's property. Cook County requires all dogs over 4 months old to have a current rabies vaccination and county tag. Owners must clean up pet waste on public and private property.
Oak Lawn Village Code requires that all dogs be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet whenever they are off the owner's property, with an owner or handler in control. Dogs are not permitted to run at large, and violations are enforced by Oak Lawn Police and Cook County Animal and Rabies Control. Cook County requires all dogs over 4 months of age to be registered and to display a current rabies vaccination tag from a licensed veterinarian. Owners must immediately pick up and properly dispose of dog waste on public sidewalks, parkways, parks, and neighboring private property. Excessive barking is regulated under the village's noise ordinance. Aggressive or dangerous dog behavior may trigger formal dangerous dog proceedings. Contact Oak Lawn Police non-emergency at (708) 422-8292 or Cook County Animal Control at (708) 974-6140.
Loose dog citations typically carry fines of $50 to $200. Failure to pick up pet waste can result in fines of $50 to $100 per offense. Dogs without current rabies tags can result in Cook County citations and seizure. Repeat offenders may face enhanced fines and dangerous dog designations.
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