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Henry County Animal Control

WELCOME TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT
 

Warden and Deputy Warden Duties

Warden Duties:

• Picks up stray dogs within the unincorporated areas of Henry County.

• Tries to locate the owners of stray dogs that are picked up in Henry County using any means available.

• Investigates dog bites throughout the county.

• Investigates animal abuse and/or neglect cases throughout the county.

• Investigates complaints that are received through the Sherriff’s Department regarding: attacks, deceased animals, and loose dogs.

• Orders Rabies tags and Registration forms in compliance with the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

• Distributes rabies tags and registration forms to veterinarians within Henry County as well as clinics outside Henry County that vaccinate dogs from Henry County.

• Picks up rabies certificates weekly from veterinarians that do not issue Henry County Tags.

• Picks up rabies certificates and payments monthly from veterinarians that issue rabies tags for Henry County.

• Prepares Budget that is presented to the Finance Committee.

• Attends quarterly Public Safety meetings.

 Assistant Warden Duties:

• Receptionist and Assistant to the Animal Control Warden.
• Maintains record of all rabies tags issued by veterinarians and the Animal Control Office, and keeps information regarding status of dogs current.
• Maintains hard copies of all rabies vaccination certificates.
• Sells rabies tags to Henry County residents that come to the Animal Control Facility.
• Prepares weekly deposits of payments received from veterinarians and residents.
• Prepares and mail monthly registration reminders, overdue registration letters, and final notices to delinquent dog owners.
• Prepares and mails Animal Bite Report to dog owner and victim, maintains files of dog bite information and veterinarian inspection reports.
• Gathers information from Henry county and surrounding counties citizens regarding "lost" or "found" dogs or cats, keeps all information in a log book, checking with citizens weekly on the status of their "lost" dog.
• Prepares list of office supplies for Warden, mails rabies certificates and tags to veterinary clinics upon request.
• Maintains PetFinder website and 1-800-Save-A-Pet website with information of animals available for adoption.
• Contacts rescues and other shelters for assistance with adoptable animals.