McHenry County Animal Control's goal is to help owners and pets stay together. If costs are adding up for your pet, check out these resources that can help ease some of the stresses of pet ownership.

Pet Retention Resources 

Covid-19 and Pets

Pandemic Pet Care

 

Low Cost Medical Care

These organizations provide assistance with spay/neuter, vaccinations, and/or other vet bills

See MCAC's events page for low-cost vaccine clinics

Spay Illinois

VetCo 

ADOPT Clinic

Care Credit

Anderson Humane

Animal Outreach Humane Society (provides referrals for low cost spay/neuter)

Low Cost Pet Food

These organizations offer free or lost cost pet food

List of Food Pantries in McHenry County (many offer pet food)

Pet-Friendly Housing

These organizations can help renters find pet-friendly options

Anti-Cruelty Society

Humane Society

Free Training & Behavior Assistance

Use these links for free training advice

Anderson Humane

Anti-Cruelty Society

West Suburban Humane Society

Medical Information

Rabies Information

American Veterinary Medical Association

Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association

National Animal Poison Control Center

Pet Care Information

Illinois Animal Welfare Federation

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

American Humane Association

Humane Society of the United States

Lost Pets

Lost Dogs Illinois

Lost Dogs Wisconsin

Pet Harbor (aka 24PetConnect)

Wildlife

Living with Illinois Wildlife

McHenry County Conservation District

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation (Barrington, IL)