We accept monetary donations through our friends group: DuPage Animal Friends.
As a small shelter, we don't have the ability to store items long-term. Please call the shelter to learn of our current needs: 630-407-2800. Check out currently requested items on our Donations Page.
We moved to an appointment-based schedule after seeing the enormous benefits. Appointments help us:
- Decrease stress for the animals
- Ensure animals staying in foster homes are at the shelter for meetings
- Guarantees a staff member is available to conduct the adoption meetings
- Allows for adequate time at each adoption meeting to answer questions and discuss the animal's individual needs
Learn more about our Adoption Process.
There are many options to find a new home for your pet and keep them out of the shelter. Visit Rehome Your Pet for resources and more information.
Visit Found Animals for detailed information on what to do if you find a pet in DuPage County.
Visit Lost Animals for detailed information on what to do if you lose a pet in DuPage County.
There are several low-cost animal clinics in DuPage County. Visit Affordable Vet Care for more information.
DCAS is not tax supported, relying completely on our service fees and the support of our community. DuPage Animal Friends, an all-volunteer 501(c)3 charitable organization, is committed to helping provide the lifesaving supplies, medical care, and program funding that fall beyond the scope of Animal Services' limited operating budget. Your contribution to DuPage Animal Friends goes straight to work helping thousands of homeless pets every year that enter DCAS needing care and shelter.
As a small shelter, DCAS schedules volunteers to work at designated shifts. Please see Volunteering for current openings.
We are always looking for loving foster homes to help take care of homeless pets. Visit Foster Care Program to learn more.
To be in compliance with Illinois state law, all cats and dogs must be vaccinated against rabies and registered with the county of residence. Submit your rabies certificate online and learn how to register your pet with DuPage County.
To be in compliance with Illinois state law, all cats and dogs must be vaccinated against rabies and registered with the county of residence. Submit your rabies certificate online and learn how to register your pet with DuPage County.
If you received a confinement notice, we received a report your animal bit a person or another animal.
If you have not yet talked to an Animal Control Officer, please call us at 630-407-2800 with your case number.
If you already have spoken with an Animal Control Officer be sure to call your licensed veterinarian as soon as possible and advise them you are required to complete a Rabies Observation for DuPage County. They will get you scheduled for the proper appointments.
Removing deceased animals is the responsibility of the property owner. Never handle wildlife with your bare hands. Use tools like gloves and a shovel to place the deceased animal in a garbage bag. Double bag it and put it out with your regular trash removal.
See Animal Concerns for more information.
If you live in the city limits of a town, call your local police department. If they are unable to assist, you may hire a private wildlife trapper to remove the animal for you. Wildlife Illinois provides a list of companies you can contact.
If you live in UNINCORPORATED DuPage County, contact DCAS during business hours for assistance: 630-407-2800.
See Animal Concerns for more information.
Nuisance animals (those inhabiting non-living areas on your property) can be troublesome. We recommend using deterrents to encourage the animals to move along on their own. Wildlife Illinois has many wonderful resources as well as a listing of private trapping companies home owners can hire to remove problem animals.
See Animal Concerns for more examples of nuisance wildlife.
If you live in the city limits of a town, call your local police department. If they are unable to assist, you may hire a private wildlife trapper to remove the animal for you. Wildlife Illinois provides a list of companies you can contact.
If you live in UNINCORPORATED DuPage County, contact DCAS during business hours for assistance: 630-407-2800.
See Animal Concerns for more information.
