The Macon County Animal Control and Care Center is a municipal facility under the direct supervision of the Macon County Sheriff's Office. Not only is the center committed to finding adoptable animals homes, they are also committed to the enforcement and prosecution of animal abuse. Our Mission is to do everything practical to assist in life preservation of animals within our community. Unfortunately, part of our operation does include euthanizing animals under certain conditions when all other options have failed. Our trained personnel limit the number of animals euthanized when at all possible. That being said, we are not a "no kill" facility. However, rest assured all is done within our means to avoid this task when possible. We are the only "open admissions" facility in Macon County and that means no Macon County animal is ever turned away from the shelter regardless of health, age, breed or temperament. Most of the animals entering our shelter are lost or owner surrenders. The remaining are comprised of animals seized by Animal Control Officers in animal cruelty/neglect cases or code enforcement cases. Being the only open admission public animal shelter in Macon County means we never stop taking in animals, never take a breather on intake for a week, and we never limit new animals even if we have staff shortage. Therefore, in order to treat every savable animal, significant resources are needed. This is why our partnership with the Decatur & Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation is so critical. We are extremely Thankful for all of our valued partnerships with various rescues groups, Humane Society, Homeward Bound, enthusiastic adopters, army of compassionate volunteers, dedicated foster homes and the generosity of many Macon County donors and supporters.
If you are interested in any of our pets, please feel free to call or visit our facility. We do have an application process to assure that our pets receive the best home possible. Once you have filled out an application there can be up to a 24 to 48 hour wait. All pets will be spayed/neutered before leaving MCAC custody. They are current on all age appropriate vaccines, microchipped and tested for heartworms (dogs) or FELV (cats). Macon County Animal Control has a Veterinarian on staff. We accept payment in the form of cash, check, debit and credit cards. Various Specials offered throughout the year. FEES: $75.00
Decatur IL 62526 | 1.2 miles away
Homeward Bound Pet Shelter, an MRI program, shelters and rehabilitates over 400 cats and dogs each year until they can be permanently adopted into loving homes while providing job training opportunities to individuals with disabilities. In July 2005, Homeward Bound became a division of MRI (Macon Resources, Inc). This partnership between human services and a pet shelter is the only one of its kind
Decatur IL 62526 | 1.4 miles away
The Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County originated June 21, 1923. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Therefore, donations to us are tax deductible. We are a no-kill facility. Our primary goals are to reduce pet overpopulation, and, find forever loving homes for the sick, injured, abused, neglected, and abandoned animals in Decatur and Macon County that come into our facility. W
Decatur IL | 3.1 miles away
IEBR was formed in 2009 to find homes for purebred English Bulldogs. IEBR rescues dogs from shelters and puppymills and accepts dogs from owners who for any reason can no longer provide a home for their bully. The bulldogs that come through our rescue program are seldom in “perfect” condition in terms of health, temperament or both; however with a little love, medical attention and time, resc