The Will County Animal Protection Services Department provides a comprehensive Animal Protection Services Program for Will county residents. Our staff includes four Animal Protection Services officers that respond to resident's reports regarding bites to humans caused by animals. The officers also respond to common Animal Protection Services complaints received from residents living in the unincorporated areas of Will County not served by other local Animal Protection Services programs.
The Animal Protection Services Program maintains a twenty-four hour answering service and emergency pick-up for confined stray animals, injured animals and stray biters. Will County Animal Protection Services facility consists of administrative offices only. We do not have the capacity to house any animals for adoption. We cannot accept owner turn-ins, or drop offs.
If you can no longer keep or house your pet please contact your local animal shelters. If you have adopted your pet from a shelter or other adoption agency, you should review your adoption contract. Many agencies have a policy that states to return the pet to that particular agency.
Will County Animal Ordinance
Microchip Make Appoinment
Free microchips are available June 10–July 10 by appointment only as part of our initiative to keep pets safe this 4th of July season. The days surrounding the 4th of July are among the busiest times of year for lost pets, making permanent identification an important tool in helping reunite pets with their families.
In addition to offering microchips for cats and dogs at the Will County APS office, the program has expanded to make rabbits and ferrets eligible for the microchipping promotion. This promotion is appointment only June 10th - July 10th.
*Proof of current rabies vaccination and proof of Will County residence is required*
Local Shelters:
Will County Humane Society (Shorewood): 815.741.0695
Joliet Township Animal Protection Services (Owner turn-ins available for Joliet residents only): 815.725.0333
Animal Welfare League (Chicago Ridge): 708.636.8586