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Welcome to the Bureau County Animal Control department website.

The Bureau County Animal Control department is a part of the Bureau County Health Department. Located in Princeton, IL, the Animal Control department services Bureau County.

Our kennel hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

The Bureau County Animal Control department reminds the owners of all dogs and cats that each of them must be registered with the County every year. This is to ensure that all dogs and cats are vaccinated and prevent, minimize, and control the spread of rabies. Without vaccination records, a dog or cat bite requires extensive treatment for rabies in a human.

Should any citizen know of a dog or cat that is not registered they can report the owner of the animal anonymously at (815) 879-5981 or through the Anonymous Tips web page on this site.

According to the State of Illinois Animal Control Act of 1973, "all dogs must be vaccinated and registered upon reaching (4) four months of age. Failure to vaccinate and register your dog could result in a minimum fine of $100 up to $500 plus the costs of impounding.” As of 2020, the Animal Control Act additionally requires that all cats must be vaccinated and registered upon reaching (4) four months of age.