Dogs must be leashed and under control in public areas in Waukegan per Chapter 4 of the municipal code and the Illinois Animal Control Act (510 ILCS 5). Dogs at large subject to impoundment.
Waukegan Municipal Code Chapter 4 and the Illinois Animal Control Act (510 ILCS 5) require dogs to be leashed and under control when off the owner's property. Dogs running at large may be impounded by Waukegan Animal Control. Impoundment fees: $25 first offense, $50 second, $200 third. Boarding is $10/day per animal. Annual rabies vaccination required. Contact Animal Control at 847-599-2690 (M-F 8:30 AM-5 PM).
Impoundment fees: 1st $25, 2nd $50, 3rd $200. Boarding $10/day.
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