Lost and Found Pets

Service Information

Found Animals

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. 

The pet microchip company Save This Life has suddenly ceased operations, making it difficult for shelters, veterinarians and animal controls/police departments to access pet owner information. If your pet has a microchip, now is the time to check your records to ensure their chip is registered with an active company. Even if your pet isn't registered with Save This Life, it's a good idea to verify that your information is up-to-date. 

Steps that a pet owner should take: 

  • Get your pets scanned for a microchip. All shelters and veterinarian offices should be able to scan your pet to verify if your pet has a microchip. 
  • Use the AAHA Lookup Tool: Enter the chip number here https://www.aaha.org/for-veterinary-professionals/microchip-search/.  
  • The company with the most recent date is the company you should verify your information with. However, if multiple companies appear on your search, it might be a good idea to verify your information is up-to-date with ALL companies listed. If your pet has a Save This Life microchip, we would recommend re-registering with 24PetWatch: www.my24pet.com 
  • Update/verify your info: Make sure your current phone number, email and address are listed in the new registry. 

Microchips are essential to reuniting lost pets with their humans, but they only work if the information is accessible and accurate. 

Cook County will host Check Your Chip days throughout the County. Stay tuned for more information. 

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.

Male pit bull found 1/12/25 in Pioneer Woods Willow Springs. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Female pit bull found 1/22/25 at 1541 Congress Ford Heights. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Male cane corso found 1/22/25 at 159th & Halsted. Transported to Evanston Animal Hospital. 
Male Rottweiler found 1/25/25 in Lynwood by the Sheriff. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Female pit bull found 2/5/25 in Dolton. Transported to Evanston Animal Shelter. 
Dog Found in Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Male pit bull found 3/3/25 at Powderhorn Lake Forest Preserve. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Male pit bull found 3/8/25 at GAR Woods Forest Preserves. Transported to Evanston Animal Shelter. 
Male pit bull found 3/8/25 at GAR Woods Forest Preserves. Transported to Evanston Animal Shelter. 
One of two pit bull found 3/11/25 at Sand Ridge Nature Center Forest Preserve. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Two of two pit bulls found 3/11/25 at Sand Ridge Nature Center Forest Preserve. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Female pit bull found 3/17/25 in Phoenix. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.
Male Lab mixed found 3/19/25 at 3967 N Galesburg Dr. Arlington Heights. Transported to Golf Rose Pet Lodge.
Dog found 3/29/25 at 813 Ellis Ford Heights. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.

 

Female dog with pink collar found 3/29/25 at 495 Madison Oasis Mobile Home Des Plaines. Transported to South Suburban Humane Society. Call 708-755-7387 for assistance.

More Information

If you live in the City of Chicago and found a lost pet, please visit the Chicago Animal Care and Control website or visit Pet Harbor.

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.

If you live in the City of Chicago and lost your pet, please visit the Chicago Animal Care and Control website.

Area Animal Shelters

Animal Care League

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

Kings Kennel

238 Saunders Rd., | Riverwood IL 60015 | M-F , 8am-6pm | Sat, 8am-12 | 847.945.9592

Paws Tinley Park

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

South Suburban Humane Society

21800 Central Ave., | Matteson IL 60443 | Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri. 12pm-7pm, | Tues Closed, | Sat/Sun 12pm-5pm | 708.755.7387

Waggin Tails

1634 S. Laramie Ave., Bldg B., | Cicero IL 60804 | Mon-Fri, 1pm-6pm | Sat, 10am-2pm | 708.652.0825

DuPage County Animal Hospital

120 N. County Farm Rd. | Wheaton IL 60187 | M & Thurs 8am-7:30pm, | Tues, Weds, Fri 8am-5pm, | Sat 10am-3pm | 630.407.2800

Lake County Animal Care and Control

18736 W. Peterson Rd. | Libertyville IL 60048 | M-F 9am-4:30pm, | Sat 9am-12:30pm | 847.377.4700.

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