4060 Keslinger Road - Geneva, IL 60134

Kane County Animal Control oversees rabies registration, protects public safety and ensures the humane care of animals through sheltering, pet placement, education and animal law enforcement.

KCAC is responsible for the enforcement of the County Animal Control Ordinance. Together with local law enforcement and city animal controls, we ensure the humane treatment of animals in Kane County. Depending on where you live in Kane County, you may be served by your local animal control facility, your police department, a state-level agency, or KCAC. For the quickest handling of your concern, first determine whether you live in an incorporated or unincorporated area of the county to make sure you contact the appropriate agency.

If you live in an incorporated village, town, or city:

For concerns, complaints, and stray animals, contact your police department or town hall first. The police will handle the matter, and will contact KCAC for assistance when necessary. If you are a resident of Elgin or Aurora, your city’s animal control facility should be your first point of contact.

If you live in an unincorporated area:

Your concerns, complaints, and stray animal control are handled by KCAC. You may call us at 630.232.3555 to speak with our staff.

How do I determine whose jurisdiction I fall under?

If you own a home, your taxes are paid to the municipality or township whose jurisdiction you are in. If you don’t know who you pay taxes to, or if you are a renter, you can use a website such as Zillow or Google Maps to see where city boundaries fall.

If unsure, you can call KCAC or your local police to determine what agency must handle your call.

FAQ

Your adoption paperwork should include a Certificate of Rabies Vaccination, which among other things, records the date the rabies vaccination was given, your pet’s information, the vaccine brand and lot number, and the administering veterinarian, among other things. This certificate must be presented to KCAC, either through the mail or in person, along with the appropriate fee. KCAC can accept payment by cash, check, debit and credit card (Visa and Master card only) at our facility. You may view our fee tables here.

If applying for a tag by mail, make sure that the address listed on the certificate is correct, and make sure that the certificate indicates a pet’s spay/neuter status correctly. You may include additional documentation to prove this status. Finally, include a personal or cashier’s check payable to Kane County Animal Control, and mail to 4060 Keslinger Road, Geneva IL 60134.

In two to three weeks you will receive your tag in the mail. Your animal will only be registered with the County if the appropriate fees are submitted along with the rabies certificate.