“DuPage
County Animal Services’ name is reflective of the agency’s new vision for
Animal Control as an active member of and resource to our community.” said DuPage
County Animal Services Committee Chairman Brian Krajewski. “The name change symbolizes an increased
focus on providing community members with the information and resources needed
to keep pets in their homes where they are safest and happiest, while
continuing to provide services aimed at promoting public safety, responsible
pet ownership, and providing a safety net for animals that fall through the
cracks.”
DuPage County Animal Services will continue to offer residents a one-stop resource for animal health
and safety services. Residents can receive information about having their animal
spayed, neutered or vaccinated. They can also have their pet microchipped,
report a lost/found pet, report domestic animal issues, and purchase tags at
their Wheaton location. Residents can
learn more about animal services by visiting the DCAS webpage at www.dupageco.org/animalservices.
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DuPage County Animal Services is fortunate to have a dedicated and compassionate team of animal control officers that work tirelessly to serve the human and animal population of DuPage County. This month we had the opportunity to show them how much they are valued during National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week!
Children can learn all about what a day in the life of an Animal Control Officer is like in the Animal Advocates Day Camp offered at DCAS! To learn more and download a registration form visit: http://www.dupageco.org/AnimalServices/Programs/
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To celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Week, DuPage Animal Services hosted a volunteer appreciation luncheon to show our volunteers just how much we love and appreciate all of their hard work and compassion for the animals at the shelter. Volunteers were treated to a delicious meal and got to hear all about the exciting new changes that are coming to DCAS!
We could not do what we do for the animals in DuPage County without the dedication and compassionate care provided by our amazing volunteers!
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 Image retrieved from The Doggington Post
The second week of April is recognized as National Dog Bite Prevention Week, a time to educate the public and promote responsible and safe interactions with dogs. In the spirit of Bite Prevention Week DCAS, Humane Educator Andy and Animal Control Officer Pounds attended Spring Safety Training for United States Postal Workers to educate mail carriers, a group of people who are often interacting with strange dogs, how to interpret dog body language and interact safely with unfamiliar dogs.
Encountering an unfamiliar dog, as postal workers are likely to do, is a situation that requires care. It is important to remember that any dog can bite given the right circumstances. According to the American Veterinary Association (AVMA), an estimated 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year and the primary victims are children. Dogs do not bite "out of the blue" and will give a number of body language cues to show their discomfort or stress before they commit to a bite. To maintain a healthy, happy, and safe relationship with dogs it is important to educate ourselves on dog body language so that we can best communicate with our canine pals and avoid a situation that can result in a bite.
For more information on dog safety please visit:
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It's not too late to get involved with DuPage The Human Race, a feel good fundraising event that supports local charities including DuPage Animal Friends! The Friends have set a $10,000 goal this year to help equip the new spay/neuter vehicle coming to the DCAS with life-saving medical equipment and supplies.
To get involved and learn how you can help the animals of DCAS please visit: https://www.dupageanimalfriends.org/dupage-human-race.html
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Spring is finally here which means warmer weather and more sightings and encounters with wild animals. Our wild neighbors are a sight to behold but sometimes we do not always want them sharing our space. Trapping and moving wildlife without a trappers license is illegal and can also be harmful to your local ecosystem. There are a number of ways to discourage wild visitors from entering your yard or home to prevent unwanted encounters.
Willowbrook Wildlife Center offers many excellent resources to help make your backyard a little less attractive to your wild neighbors.
**Many wild animals, such as this raccoon that was picked up by our animal control officers, have gotten themselves stuck in a piece of discarded trash. One of the best ways that we can help our wild neighbors is to ensure our trash is secured and that anything an animal may get stuck in such as: chip bags, yogurt cups, and six pack rings are clipped.**
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April 28th- Race, donate, or just stop by and watch at The Human Race
April 28th- Not into running, stop by Paws for a Cause at Village Green in Addison and meet some of the amazing adoptables at DCAS
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