McHenry County, IL
Home MenuVeterinary Public Health Division
|
100 N. Virginia Street |
Business Hours: |
Adoption Hours: |
Adoption services are by appointment only.
Please visit 24Petconnect.com to see our available animals.
Adoptable Animals - 24Petconnect
To see cases of Avian Flu in wild birds by state and county, please visit the USDA 2024 Detections page
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
Rabies Vaccination Registration Fees
Registration fees are not refundable for any reason.
| Animal Status | 1 Year Registration | 3 Year Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Dog or Cat Spayed/Neutered | $15.00 | $35.00 |
| Dog or Cat NOT Spayed/Neutered |
$45.00 | $125.00 |
Discounts:
Puppies and kittens under 6 months of age will pay the Spayed/Neutered 1 year fee
Replacement tags fee: $2.00
$10.00 registration late fee after 30 days from vaccination
Breeder Registration Fees
| Animal Status | 1 Year Registration |
|---|---|
| Registered Breeding Female Dog or Cat |
$30.00 |
A $40.00 annual McHenry County Breeder Certificate is required to receive the $30.00 discounted rate.
How To:
Learn about Common Animal Illnesses
Learn about Dog Bite Prevention
Uploading Pictures/Videos to Animal Control
McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center (MCAC) is the location of the McHenry County Department of Health Veterinary Division. MCDH Veterinary Division's Animal Control Officers provide code enforcement of Animal Control Article of the McHenry County Public Health Ordinance. Effective animal control activities protect people and pets. Community outreach services include education on dog bite prevention, humane care for animals, and pet adoptions. MCAC houses stray animals for the county, and provides dog licensing.
Animal Control Officers respond to citizen complaints about violations of the Public Health Ordinance. Each year, MCDH Veterinary Division conducts thousands of investigations, ranging from minor code violations to felony animal cruelty. When possible, voluntary compliance is sought through educating owners about animal care responsibilities. If compliance is not obtained, MCDH Veterinary Division officers have the ability to issue tickets for Ordinance violations. Officers also pick up stray, sick and injured animals.
If you are aware of a situation where public health or safety is in jeopardy, or an animal is the subject of neglect or cruelty, you are urged to contact MCDH Veterinary Division at (815) 459-6222 to report what you have seen, heard, or experienced. An Animal Control Officer will be dispatched to investigate and follow up on the situation.
Learn more about Canine Influenza, from the American Veterinary Medical Association.
VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION STAFF DIRECTORY
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryellen Howell | Animal Control Administrator/Director | (815) 459-6222 | mcac@mchenrycountyil.gov |