Douglas County Animal Control & Shelter
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About Us

Douglas County Animal Control & Shelter provides many services to the county. The Animal Control portion involves the humane capture of loose animals, enforcement of state and county laws pertaining to animals (as well as the Animal Welfare Act, Illinois Humane Care Act, and the Illinois Animal Control Act), and licensing. The Shelter portion provides a safe haven for those animals who no longer have homes (strays, runaways, and those seized due to inhumane treatment or cruelty investigations), as well as providing the necessary veterinary treatments and social interactions to get them on their way to getting a new owner!

Illinois Animal Welfare Act

Illinois Humane Care Act

Illinois Animal Control Act

 
 

Our Shelter

The Douglas County Animal Shelter currently has six permanent quarantine kennels, five large indoor/outdoor runs, and five cages dedicated to cats. In addition to these cat cages, we let them have the run of the spacious quarantine kennels when we have the space so that they can socialize and play.
 
The good news is that these are only our indoor accomodations! We have six large outdoor runs complete with large, insulated dog houses which we utilize for our larger dogs during the warmer months. We also have a fully enclosed kennel with a roof for disease or bite quarantines.
 
We've put our modest location to good use. Everything in our shelter is optimized for safety, efficiency, cleanliness, and most importantly giving enough room to all of the dogs that come into our care. In an emergency we still have portable kennels to house dogs overnight (we let them out in the sun to play and potty during the day), so we are neither short on love nor space!

Our Staff

All DCAC staff members undergo extensive training in order to provide the best care for the animals that we come into contact with. This includes online courses provided by the ASPCA regarding humane treatment and evaluating and interpreting animals and their environments, two lengthy FEMA courses on animal recovery and provisions during emergency situations, a correspondence course on Human-Animal relationships, and continuing education provided through podcasts by the Animal Behavioral Resources Institute. Staff members also attend seminars throughout the year to keep our humane Animal Control procedures and shelter protocols as current as possible.

Our Programs

Humane Education

Carla Turner is one of our volunteers who does Humane Education classes at various locations across the county. If you would like to host a program in your area please contact Jodi at 217-253-4921.

Low Income Services

  • Canine Distemper Combo  $5
  • Feline 4-Way Vaccine   $5
  • Heartworm Testing $15
  • FLV/FIV testing $15
  • Canine Spay/Neuter Voucher  $15
Eligibility Requirements
                     Last Year’s Taxes Under     Monthly Income Under

Household of 1       $10,830                     $902.50

Household of 2       $14,570                     $1,214.17

Household of 3       $18,310                     $1,525.84

Household of 4       $22,050                     $1837.50

Household of 5       $25,790                     $2149.17

Household of 6       $29,530                     $2,460.84

Household of 7       $33,270                     $2,772.50

House hold of 8      $37,010                     $3,084.17   

Household of 9       $40,750                     $3,395.84

Household of 10    $44,490                      $3,707.50

 

Must have proof of residency, Proof of income, Proof of SSI income, or SSDR income, Food stamps or Public assistance.

1007 E South Central Ave, Tuscola, IL 61953                                                                               217-253-4921