Warden
City of Warden
Animal Control Division
3,200+
animals safely handled last year.
Coyote in the yard. Stray outside the school. Bat in the gym. Whatever you're dealing with — we've handled it, and we can help you right now.
By the numbers — Fiscal Year 2025–2026
Calls Responded
in the past 12 months
Animals Reunited
with their families
Spay/Neuter Surgeries
funded this year
Avg. Response Time
across all call types
Find the Right Resource
Found a Stray
Spotted a loose dog or cat in your neighborhood? We'll dispatch an officer to assess, contain, and check for a microchip.
Wildlife on My Property
Coyote in the yard, raccoon in the attic, or possum under the porch? We assess, advise, and humanely remove when necessary.
Report Animal Cruelty
Witnessed neglect, abuse, or an animal in distress? Reports are confidential. Officers are required to investigate all complaints.
Bite Incident Report
Any bite from a domestic animal or wildlife must be reported within 24 hours. We track quarantine, rabies risk, and owner liability.
Pet Licensing & Registration
City ordinance requires annual licensing for all dogs and cats. A valid license means faster reunification if your pet goes missing.
Trap Loan Program
Dealing with feral cats, groundhogs, or nuisance wildlife? Borrow a humane live trap from our office at no cost — available same day.
Bat in a Building
A bat inside a home, school, or office is a public health matter. Our officers are trained to safely capture and test for rabies exposure.
Vaccination Clinic Schedule
Free and low-cost rabies, distemper, and parvo vaccinations held the first Saturday of every month at Riverside Community Center.
Foster Volunteer Sign-Up
Give an animal a safe temporary home while we find placement. Foster hosts receive all supplies, vet care, and 24/7 officer support.
Community Education PDFs
Download ordinance guides, coyote coexistence handouts, responsible pet ownership checklists, and school presentation materials.
Spay/Neuter Assistance
Income-qualified residents can apply for subsidized spay/neuter surgeries. Reducing overpopulation starts in your neighborhood.
Microchip Your Pet
Walk-in microchipping available Tuesday and Thursday mornings. A microchip is the single most effective way to get your pet home.
What's On
Vaccination Clinic
Next free clinic: Saturday, March 1st — 9 AM to 1 PM, Riverside Community Center, 400 River Rd.
UpcomingCoyote Coexistence Guide
New 12-page guide covers deterrence, reporting, and living alongside urban coyotes. Free download.
Download PDFFoster Orientation
Join our next orientation for new foster volunteers — Feb 28th, 6 PM at the main office. No experience needed.
Sign UpReal calls. Real outcomes.
"I called at 11 PM about a coyote that had cornered my neighbor's cat. Officer Ramirez was there in under 30 minutes. Professional, calm, and genuinely helpful."
Sandra K.
Elmwood Heights
"The trap loan program saved us. We had a feral colony behind the building and had no idea what to do. They lent us three traps and walked us through the whole process."
Marcus D.
Property Manager, South Side
"Our school had a bat in the gym on a Friday afternoon. Warden had someone there within an hour and handled the whole situation — parents, testing, the works."
Patricia O.
Vice Principal, Lincoln Elementary
We can help
with that.
No phone tree. No forms to fill before you can speak to someone. Call the number that matches your situation and a trained officer will answer.
Office Hours
Send a Non-Urgent Message
For emergencies, please call directly. We respond to messages within 1 business day.