1701 Industrial Park Rd.
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-3507
www.whitesidehealth.org
Whiteside Country Animal Control Mission Statement
To provide animals control services that are mandated by Illinois state laws
or ordered by interagency agreements in an efficient, lawful, and personable manner.
The State of IL mandates all Animal Controls to enforce the following - Rabies Control, Dangerous/Vicious Dogs, Livestock Loss due to Dogs and Microchipping.
According to Sec.7-2 of the Illinois Animal Control Act regarding rabies Control – Inoculation:
Unless contraindicated by a licensed veterinarian, every owner, except licensed animal impounding facilities, of a dog 4 months or more of age shall cause such dog to be inoculated with rabies vaccine by a licensed veterinarian at such intervals approved by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
Section7-6, paragraph (c) of the Whiteside County Code reads as follows:
Any owner of a dog, 4 months or more of age, which is not officially inoculated against rabies OR registered with Whiteside County is subject to a fine of at least $200. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during which a violation occurs.
Illinois Animal Control Act (516ILCS/16) (From Ch. 8, par.366) Sec. 16: Animal attacks or injuries:
If a dog or other animal, without provocation, attacks, attempts to attack, or injures any person who is peaceably conducting himself or herself in any place where he or she may lawfully be, the owner of such dog or other animal is liable in civil damages to such person for the full amount of the injury proximately caused thereby.
It is the intent of Whiteside County Animal Control to inform dog owners of his/her liability when taking on the responsibility of a dog. An owner is being held accountable for their dog’s actions in the State of Illinois including medical costs due to victims and/or property damages.
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