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 left in public areas
- 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 3 dogs, cats, or any combination of dogs and cats over 3
- 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 911 when:
- A dog is running at large
- An animal bite occurs
- Animal abuse is occurring
Please call the Police Department at 708-672-0911 or Animal Control Officer, Ryan Allison at 708-672-5431 with all other domestic animal questions or concerns.