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01/08/2026

A note on pet ownership. Per the Illinois Animal Control Act, 510 ILCS 5/2.16, ownership is defined as: “Owner” means any person having a right of property in an animal, or who keeps or harbors an animal, or who has it in his care, or acts as its custodian, or who knowingly permits a dog to remain on any premises occupied by him or her. “Owner” does not include a feral cat caretaker participating in a trap, spay/neuter, vaccinate for rabies, and return program."
It goes without saying that most people who like animals, when presented with a stray cat or dog NOT THEIR PERSONAL FAMILY PET, but a repeat four-legged visitor who keeps coming back to your home/property because you are doing the Good Samaritan act of giving it food and water or accessible shelter out of genuine concern for the animal, constitutes you as the "Owner" of that animal.
In particular, with feral cats and stray abandoned domesticated cats, providing these felines with food and water implies your assuming "ownership" of that animal.
With the over-population of felines in many areas, in town and rural areas alike, the Trap and Release Program offered thru Clinton County Animal Control is one way to address getting these unclaimed felines spayed and neutered and rabies vaccinated and returned to the "owner" that has been providing them with food, water, and shelter, and also prevents further breeding of even more cats.

Neutering male felines reduces their territorial inclinations, and spaying female felines prevents litters of additional unclaimed kittens. (Stray or feral kittens four months of age or over are eligible for spay/neuter surgery if healthy.) In the case of some being domesticated abandoned cats that are adoptable, that is another option to pursue thru Animal Control.

Anyone wanting to address getting an unclaimed stray feline spayed or neutered that has made your backyard or property its place to hang out and call "home", contact CC Animal Control and ask about the Trap and Release Program and the spay/neuter clinics held every month. All animals are checked for micro-chipping to determine if there is a registered owner of record.

Last year, the county's public-service spay/neuter clinics resulted in over 250 plus felines being altered, preventing 250 plus litters of kittens adding to the feline over-population problem in Clinton County.

Collecting Stray Dogs and Cats | Collecting Unwanted Animals | Rabies Control Surveillance | Animal Bite Cases | Adoption Program for Animals | Handling Complaints | Animal Maintenance at Shelter

01/05/2026

"Pet “overpopulation” encompasses two primary factors: (1) allowing cats and dogs to reproduce with little chance to find homes for the offspring and (2) pets being relinquished by owners who can no longer keep their animals, or who no longer want them.

Every year, millions of cats and dogs are euthanized in our nation’s animal shelters because there are more pets than there are responsible homes for them."(source, American Humane Society).

January and the start of a New Year. It is also the "start" of the next "kitten season" as this time of year is when non-neutered males and non-spayed female felines are prime for reproduction in the next couple of months. Cat over-population is the biggest reason local Humane Socieities and animal shelters usually have more cats than dogs they are trying to find homes for to avoid euthanasia as the last choice to have to make.

Feral cat colonies, barn cat colonies, and domesticated cats that are just randomly dumped anywhere convenient when owners no longer want responsibility for them contributes to the growth of kitten litters that eventually end up in shelters and with rescue socieities. They often have these mamas and kittens in their care for weeks before they can be put up for adoption. Litters with no mamas take additional resources, time and care. In these trying economic times, it becomes financially difficult to address kitten-litter rescues when these organizations operate on limited budgets and donations.

Now is the time to get your family feline spayed or neutered if they are not already altered. Your local veterinary clinic is always the best place to access for your pet's overall health. If your situation does not afford that access for you, CC Animal Control offers spay and neuter clinics several times every month to address this feline over-population problem in the area. If you have a cat colony problem that is out of control with just too many cats, Animal Control can work with you to get all your cats fixed and rabies vaccinated in one clinic.

Feral cats always present a health issue to the general cat populations, even domesticated cats who are outdoor cats. CC Animal Control offers a Trap and Release program to help trap, spay/neuter/ and rabies vaccinate feral cats if you want them returned to your property for rodent control purposes.

Call your veterinarian if you have an unaltered feline family pet over the age of 4 months and ask about getting them fixed.

If you do not have a vet, or have a cat colony problem, or a feral cat issue, or financial constraints, registering your for a spay/neuter clinic in January, February or March at CC Animal Control can be done through this link in the county website.
https://form.jotform.com/250694992443064

Getting more felines fixed, preventing future litters, and controlling feral cat colonies reduces the number of felines that end up having to be euthanized as the solution to this nation-wide problem, especially in these trying financial times when keeping, or adopting, a family pet becomes an affordability choice.

Please click the link to complete this form.

01/05/2026

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12/19/2025

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12/13/2025

https://www.facebook.com/reel/876202102016811 Maybe best to leave them home when Christmas shopping?

12/12/2025

The holidays are upon us, and here is the list of health risks to be aware of with pets in the house.
Fatty Foods – GI upset, can lead to pancreatitis and an ER visit
Chocolate – dark chocolate especially, cacao bars – toxic to dogs! get to your vet ASAP!
Grapes and Raisins – no fruitcake for Fido!
Sugar-Free Candies and Pastries (Contains Xylitol)
Onions and Garlic – can cause anemia.
Meat Bones – bones can cause blockage in the GI tract, get stuck in mouth between teeth.
Alcohol - lowers blood pressure, can cause seizures. No Booze for Buddy!
Poinsettias – toxic plant! Keep them high up and out of reach!
Lilies – toxic plant to cats! Can cause liver failure.
Holly – can cause vomiting and diarrhea
Mistletoe – GI upset for dogs.
Christmas Trees – Ribbons, tinsel, tree water, small ornaments that can be chewed/swallowed. Safest protection for multi-pet households is to put a cage-frame fence around your tree
Ice Melts – GI upset if ingested, can irritate paws if stuck between toes
Antifreeze – Toxic poisoning! Call the ASPCA Poison Hotline immediately 888-426-4435
Cleaning Supplies – keep them safely out of reach for your pets.
Lastly – House-guests! Ask guests not to leave bags or purses on the floor. If they’re staying the night, keep the guest room door closed so pets don’t get into their suitcases. Having lots of people in the home can also be stressful for dogs and cats. (And Uncle Jo might not know NOT to give a piece of that Christmas ham to Fluffy leading to Number One on this list.)

12/08/2025

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12/08/2025

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12/05/2025

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1371417708055028 Now those are trained dogs!

11/25/2025

Puppies for Christmas! Hound/healer mixed breed, probably 40 to 50lbs when full grown. Contact CC Animal Control to see them if interested in adopting.