The Skokie Health Department's Animal Control Division is responsible for the enforcement of the Village's animal ordinances. In order to maintain a high quality of life for Skokie residents, a variety of ordinances relating to animals have been enacted. The Animal Control Division's staff enforce these and many other animal related ordinances in the Village of Skokie. In addition to domestic animal control, the Skokie Health Department provides assistance to residents who are having problems with wildlife. Animal Control officers respond to calls about wildlife damage to homes and yards.
Traps are available for loan to residents who are having problems with nuisance wildlife.
Trapped wildlife are either relocated or humanely euthanized depending on the situation and type of animal. Information is provided to prevent the problem from occurring again. The officers also assist injured wildlife. The most frequently occurring situation involves animals struck by vehicles. Whenever possible, injured wildlife are transported to wildlife rehabilitators for treatment and release.