The pictures below are pets that have been found in unincorporated Cook County and Cook County Forest Preserves within the last 60 days. The date the animal was found and a description are listed below each picture. If you recognize your pet, please contact the facility listed in the description. If you do not see your lost pet listed below, please check with one of the area shelters listed below.
Pets that have been found are listed by date oldest (top) to newest (bottom).
Please note: This page is updated Monday - Friday during regular business hours.
Golden Retriever found 7/3/24 at Jerome Huppert Woods in River Grove. Taken to Agustin Doggie Den. Transferred 7/15/24 to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Female terrier found 7/3/24 at Robinson Homestead Family Picnic Area in the Forest Preserve in Schiller Park. Dog taken to Agustin Doggie Den. Transferred 7/15/24 to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Female Pit Bull found 7/4/24 in Chicago Heights. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Dog found 7/6/24 at Axehead in Des Plaines. Dog taken to Agustin Doggie Den. Transferred 7/11/24 to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Pit Bull found 7/6/24 at 18300 LeClaire in Tinley Park. Taken to Agustin Doggie Den. Transferred 7/22/24 to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Dog found 7/12/24 in Ford Heights. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Dog found 7/16/24 at 1517 Embassy in Ford Heights. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Found dog 7/18/24 at Penny Pond Forest Preserve in Barrington Hills. Taken to Agustin Doggie Den.
Female Mastiff found 7/25/24 at 3660 W. 166th in Markham. Transferred 8/5/24 to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Dog found 7/30/24 on I-80 @ Torrence in the Lansing area. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Male Rottweiler found 7/31/24 in Paddock Woods 86th ave & Rt 83 Palos Park. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Female Rottweiler found 8/3/24 in Egger's Grove 112th Street & Avenue B Chicago. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Male Pitbull found Plum Creek Forest Preserve Sauk Village. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Male Pitbull found 100 E. 173rd Street Thornton. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
English Bulldog found 8/6/24 in Buffalo Woods at 8700 Kean Ave. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Male Pitbull found 8/9/24 in Kings Grove Forest Preserves. Transported to Chicago Animal Care and Control.
Dog found 8/15/24 15129 Wood Ave Harvey. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Dog found 8/25/24 in Schiller Woods. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Dog found 8/29/24 at 13900 Thornton in Blue Island. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Dog found 8/31/24 21700 Ridgeland in Matteson. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Pit Bull found 9/3/24 Deer Grove Forest Preserve. Taken to Golf Rose Animal Hospital.
Husky Mix black and white found 9/7/24 1-394 near Glenwood Lansing Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance. Rd
Found German Shepherd black and tan 9/8/27. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Found Pitbull black and white 9/10/24 at 15516 Loomis in Harvey. Taken to Premier Emergency Vet pending medical release.
Male Pitbull found 9/11/24 in Sauk Trail Woods Chicago Heights. Taken to Golf Rose Animal Hospital.
Male Pitbull found 9/11/24 at Sauk Trail Woods Chicago Heights. Taken to Golf Rose Animal Hospital.
Found Pitbull 9/13/24 1897 E Lincoln Hwy in Ford Heights. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Found Terrier Mix 9/15/24 at 2836 E. Lincoln Hwy Lynwood. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Found Male Maltese 9/16/24 in Lemont. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Dog found 9/23/24 at Hillside St & Ela Rd Palatine Township. Taken to Golf Rose Animal Hospital.
Dog found 9/23/24 2257 W. 127th St. Blue Island. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Pitbull mix found 9/24/24 at 9501 Bay Colony in Des Plaines. Impounded by Sheriff at Golf Rose Animal Hospital.
English Bulldog found 9/24/24 Sauk Trail Woods. Impounded at Premier Emergency Vet.
Cane Corso found 10/1/24 in Dixmoor. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Dogs found 10/1/24 at 6200 S Lagrange in Hodgkins. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Dog found 10/3/24 at 131st an Archer in Lemont. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Male Pit Bull found 10/5/24 in Jerome Huppert Forest Preserves in River Grove. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Male Pitbull found 10/5/24 by Sheriffs under Interstate 57 and Broadway St. Blue Island. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Dog found 10/9/24 in Midlothian Meadow. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Dog found 10/9/24 in Midlothian Meadow. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Male Pitbull found 10/10/24 at Thatcher Woods in River Forest. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Pitbull found 10/10/24 in Dan Ryan Woods in Chicago. Transported to Chicago Animal Care and Control.
Dogs found 10/10/24 in Dan Ryan Woods in Chicago. Transported to Chicago Animal Care and Control.
Dog found 10/18/24 in Joe Orr Woods Chicago Heights. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
If you've found an animal, please call your local police department for assistance.
Lost Animals
If you've lost your pet and can't find them by searching the immediate vicinity, here are some helpful tips to try and locate your animal:
Contact your local police department. Lost pets are often kept at the precinct before they are turned over to the nearest shelter. If the animal appears to be injured, most police officers will take it to a local veterinarian for care.
Visit shelters in your area starting with the closest and working your way out. Below is an interactive map with contact information for area animal shelters. More information regarding how to find lost pets can be found in the Downloads section of this page. If possible, it is always better to go and look for your pet in person rather than giving a description over the phone.
Post pictures of your animal in public places. Post pictures of your pet in neighborhood veterinarian offices and on lost pet websites, such as Lost Dogs Illinois and Pet Harbor. The best way to prevent losing a pet is to walk them on secure leashes, never let them roam and supervise their off-leash activity even in the most secure fenced in areas.
1011 Garfield St., | Oak Park IL 60304 | Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm | 708.848.8155 ex.122
Animal Welfare League (AWL)
10305 Southwest Hwy, | Chicago Ridge IL 60415 | Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm, | Sat. 9am-9pm, | Sun 9am-6pm. | 24hr Intake | Police escort required if after hours. | 708.636.8586
Chicago Animal Care & Control
2741 S. Western Ave. | Chicago IL 60608 | Mon-Sun 7am-11pm | 312.744.5000
Evanston Animal Shelter & Animal Control
2310 Oakton | Evanston IL 60202 | Call contact number for shelter related inquiries. 847.866.5082 | If no answer call Evanston Police Dept. at 847.866.5000
Golf Rose Animal Hospital
1375 N. Roselle Rd., | Schaumburg IL 60195 | M-F 8am-7pm, | Sat 9am-2pm | Sun open for emergencies only | 847.885.3344
8301 191st St. | Tinley Park IL 60487 | M,W,F 7pm-9pm, | Tues,Thurs, Sat, Sun 12pm-4pm | Contact the local Police Department for lost pets, prior to contacting shelter. | 815.464.7298
Skokie Animal Control
5127 Oakton St. | Skokie IL 60077 | If unable to reach Animal Control call: 847.933.8484 | Skokie Police Dept. non-emergency 847.982.5900
