Crete, IL - Official Website

524 W. Exchange St.
Crete, IL 60417
Ph. (708) 672-5431
Fax (708) 672-3920

Animal Control

Pet Restrictions
Village ordinances that apply to dogs and cats mandate:

All pets have current rabies vaccination and Village of Crete yearly animal licenses
Pets cannot run at large
Owners must clean up their pets' excrement
Pets cannot disturb the peace at any time, day or night
Citizens cannot abandon, beat, underfeed, or cruelly treat any animal
No residence may have more than three dogs, cats, or any combination of dogs and cats over three
Pets must be tethered or suitably fenced when outdoors
Invisible fences are not considered suitable

How to Handle Violations
Please call the Crete Police Department at (708) 672-0911 to report any of the following while they are occurring:

A neighbor's dog is barking
Someone is not cleaning up after their pet
Dogs and cats being permitted to run at large (when the owner is aware of the situation)

Please immediately call the Crete Police at 9-1-1 when:

Please call the Police Department at (708) 672-0911 with all other domestic animal questions or concerns

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