Macon County Animal Control

12/06/2024

In 1947, Major Bill Hendricks of the United States Marine Corps Reserve established Toys for Tots in Los Angeles. That year, 5,000 toys were collected and distributed to children in need. Since then, the USMCR Toys for Tots Campaign has continued to bring joy to countless children each Christmas. This year, as in previous years, the Macon County Sheriff’s Office rallied together to support this wonderful cause.

Sgt. Atkins and Sheriff Root proudly presented a $2,550 check to the Toys for Tots Campaign, raised through generous donations from the Macon County Sheriff’s Office personnel.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, especially to the kids!

10/03/2024

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09/21/2024

We are closed today and ONLY open for the rabies clinic. Pre-registration is required. If you missed today’s, keep an eye out for the next one!

MACON COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL AND CARE CENTER IS CLOSED TODAY FOR THE COUNTY RABIES CLINIC.
If you have an animal control related emergency, please call the afterhours dispatcher at (217) 424-1311. PLEASE do not bring strays directly to the shelter. If you are missing a pet, check 24petconnect.com and plan to be at the shelter at 12pm NOON on Monday 9/23 to check if they are there.

09/20/2024

Please take note of changes to the City of Decatur Animal Cruelty Ordinance.

Help protect our pets and animals! 🐕‍🦺🐈

Updates were recently approved to the Animal Cruelty law in Decatur to further protect our pets and animals. A summary of changes to the ordinance:

▪️ Prohibits the starving and mistreating of animals
▪️ Outdoor shelters must be constructed of wood or other weather-resistant materials with solid walls on all sides, a raised dry floor, and a sloped roof
▪️ No choke collars, rope, chain, or cord directly attached to an animal's neck
▪️ No tethering or confining an animal at a vacant structure or premises for any purpose or time when it is not monitored by a competent adult present at the property
▪️ No tethering any animal to a motorized vehicle
▪️ No tethering any animal which is sick or injured
▪️ No tethering any animal which is less than six (6) months of age
▪️ Diseased or sick animals are required to receive proper medical care and should be segregated from other animals to prevent transmittal of disease/sickness

If you suspect animal cruelty, please call Macon County Animal Control at 217-425-4508.

We thank the local organizations that lead this effort to strengthen our Animal Cruelty ordinance. The entire ordinance - Chapter 47 - can be found on our website: https://www.decaturil.gov/159/City-Code

09/20/2024

We can't believe it, but we still have spots...register today!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGM4ajDmW_cqSKsQlQXG-FbSJjKaiAMUW62z_m4W7CY/edit

Don't miss out! There's still time to register but spots are limited!

09/12/2024

Don't miss out! There's still time to register but spots are limited!

08/29/2024

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08/22/2024

Some dogs have left already! There are still plenty of adoptable dogs left and Sgt. Atkins isn't broke quite yet. Come get yours before his paycheck is gone!

What do you do when you have more dogs than you have kennels? Well, you ask the boss for some help! With 35 dogs available and 30+ waiting, the shelter needs to get some of these precious pooches out the front doors and into loving homes.
✨FOR THE REST OF THIS WEEK ONLY✨
Sergeant Atkins with the Macon County Sheriff's Department, big man on the totem pole at MCAC, will pay the adoption fee of every dog that gets adopted! You read that right!!! Get your adoption application approved, come in and visit, take home a precious new companion and watch this guy's paycheck dwindle!
Come in now, you only have three days!!!!!!

*All applications are processed under the same guidelines
*All dogs, ALL DOGS qualify for this special
*They're open today and tomorrow 12-5pm and Sat 12-4pm

08/10/2024

Happy Birthday Bennett! Look at this sweet young man (and his equally sweet and adorable sisters!). This sweet little guy recently turned the ripe old age of SEVEN and asked for donations to the shelter for his birthday in lieu of gifts for himself. We want to thank Bennett and all the young Macon County Animal Control supporters and advocates in our community! While we're at it, peep this sweet little family with recently adopted Todd (now George). Thank you to this sweet family for adopting, fostering (yes, they even foster kittens!) and for these amazing birthday gift donations!

We can't leave out Pool Boy today...the pools may be closing soon, but Pool Boy's heart is open for love! With the monetary gifts that Bennett received for his birthday, he chose to sponsor Pool Boy's adoption fee. This means, there is NOTHING standing in your way to making Pool Boy your new best friend. Pool Boy came to the shelter as a stray. Since he had been with us before, we knew his owners. Unfortunately, due to their housing situation, they were unable to pick Pool Boy up and have since had to rehome the rest of their animals too. Pool Boy is a sweet fella with an adorable face and eyes you could get lost in. He is fully vetted, neutered, and ready for his new home!

Now, onto this week's breakdown. This week we’ve seen 18 adoptions, 5 reclaims, and 8 animals go into much needed foster homes. The lucky ones now in their forever homes are listed below:

CATS
Benny
Bubbles
Cardinal
Coffee
Connor
Croissant
Kuziko
Logi
Sweets

DOGS
Buster
Cash
Jamaica
Joseph
Marigold
Marshall
Smiles
Willa
William

08/10/2024

Where are all the kitten people today?! No kittens have been adopted today and these babies are SHOCKED! We’re open until 4. 🐱

07/27/2024

This weekend update is brought to you by the amazing partnership we have with all of those on our team. Whether you’re a staff member, a volunteer, a foster, or a supporter on FB that shares our posts, YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!!

We have two happy stories today!!! Read below to learn about Peggy and Cowboy’s ‘gotcha’ days!

Cowboy: Attention Cowboy fans everywhere…Cowboy won! Cowboy had a successful meet and greet with a LOVELY adoptive family. He now has ACRES and a POND to romp around on and in. We cannot thank his LOVELY foster momma or his new adoptive mom and dad enough for all the love and work that this match took!

Peggy: Volunteer Angel, Ashley, covered Peggy’s city registration fee with repeat adopter, Kate! Kate came in for Pizza today (the kitten, not 🍕! 🤣) but was ultimately wooed by sweet little Peggy. It takes a team, and we truly have a great one. Nothing warms our hearts quite like seeing how much our lovely volunteers, fosters, and staff put into each and every adoption and every interaction with the homeless pets in our community. Thank you Ashley for covering Peggy’s fee and thank you Kate for adopting, AGAIN!

Now, onto this week’s breakdown. This week we’ve seen 31 adoptions (including one happy bunny!) and 11 pets reunited with their families. While we are THRILLED to report this number of pets leaving the facility and going into homes, we’ve also seen 55 newly impounded animals JUST. THIS. WEEK. 😬 Please continue sharing our posts, visiting the shelter, adopting, etc. to help us move these babies through the shelter and get them into loving homes! The lucky pets this week are listed below:

CATS

ARCHER
ASPEN
BERRY
BING
EILEEN
ELSIE
FENDT
FLEUR
HAROLD
HARPER
JESSE
LYNN
PEGGY
PENNY
PUDDLES
RAZZLE DAZZLE
RIP
SNORRI
VERNAN
WALTER
XAVIOR

DOGS

BEETLE
BIGGIE SMALL
COWBOY
GERALD
JOSH
SONIC
TERRY
THENA
TODD

07/27/2024

UPDATE, FOSTER FOUND. TY!

URGENT! These babies need YOU!

07/05/2024

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You find a lost dog in your neighborhood and ask friends for advice on what to do next. One person tells you to bring it to the animal shelter, another tells you absolutely not, they ‘will just kill it’. You contact a local rescue that is known to take dogs and are told they are […]

06/29/2024

This weekend update is brought to you by Buster, Maya, and Everest…this sweet canine family surprised the shelter dogs today with a fourth of July gift! Kong stuffers, Milkbones, Nyla Bones, Jolly Balls, and more. Thank you so much to their families for coming together to gather donations for the homeless dogs in our community.

05/23/2024

Volunteer opportunity! Would you like to help enrich the lives of animals at the shelter? Follow the link below to apply to be a shelter volunteer. Please note that you must have a google account to apply online. If you are unable to use a google account you can come to the shelter and apply in person.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetX2nJjgnh17NMDadtNG4UV59nlcbwHFFBn8YusogfK9JS3w/viewform?usp=sharing

05/16/2024

Macon County Animal Control will be disposing of the following motor vehicles. Said vehicles will be sold by the bid process to the public. Such vehicles are described below.

These vehicles will be sold AS IS with a minimum bid. These vehicles should be removed from the Macon County Highway Department within (30) thirty days after the bid is awarded. Such vehicles must be paid in full within 30 days after the award of the sale bid. If the item is not paid for within the 30-day period the County will take re-possession of the vehicle and offer it for sale to the next highest bidder.

Sealed bids must be received at the Macon County Highway Department by 10:00 A.M. on the 5th day of June 2024 and will be read at that time.

Questions about the vehicles should be directed in person at the front desk at the Macon County Highway Department, 2405 N Woodford, Decatur

2010 Ford Transit Connect Mini Van 130,139 miles
Vin # NM0LS6ANXAT009564

2007 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup 186,660 Miles 4.3 L V6 2 Wheel Drive
Vin # 3GCEC14X17G225210

05/13/2024

We were delighted to host Ms. Kramer's English as a Second Language (ESL) class from Johns Hill Magnet School Decatur Public Schools #61 at the shelter today. This great group of kids got to see behind the scenes at the shelter and get some quality time with a couple of kittens and one playful pup named Jimmy. Thanks for coming out!