Effingham County Animal Control

Reno McDallas

My recently rescued dog, Moose, ran away from Mt Vernon IL all the way to Effingham. As soon as they located him, they attempted to call us. When they couldn't reach us via phone, they reached out over social media. They bent over backwards to get our Moose home. Thank you so much!!!!

Brionna Wilkinson

The service was Horrible and the receptionist couldn’t be any more rude there supposed to help dogs but she did everything she could not to help mine I would never take an animal there they are very RUDE if you need help with your dog call E.A.R.S they are as nice as can be and try to help you and your dog out as much as possible

D S

I was stranded enroute to arizona and the temperature dropped down to 0* and i couldn't keep both myself and my 4yo German Shepherd warm so I was forced to ask for help. The Effingham P.D. and animal control stepped up to house him and I was able to get shelter for myself. I can't thank them enough for thier aid and understanding. I was able to get money in the morning and continue south after picking up my companion Jackson from the shelter where he was kept warm and spoiled with toys and love by the staff. Thank you all so very much.

amy cloe

I found a dog on the side of the road wet cold hair matted, and covered in snow, I went to the humane society with it, they checked for a chipped but there was no luck. I asked them to take it but they refused to take him and told me to him to the animal control in Effingham, I was already let for work and I even told her that, I get there and they are closed for the holiday and she didn't even tell me so I call her and let her know they are closed and she was very rude and said well I guess the bring the dog back and we can stick him in a crate in the back till they can come pick him up, i'm at a loss now so I call my vet fro Altamont and they told me to call EARS, thank god because they went and picked him up, the humane society did not help out at all with this poor dog I was trying to help get It out of the cold and they refused to help, so thank you EARS for rescuing the dog. If you cant help they dog or tell me how to help the dog well maybe you should find a different perfusion! I hope the poor dog finds its owner or find a new owner who will keep it inside out of the cold! I just wish they had a alternate number to call just incase a dog is found and needs put in the building, Or have EARS phone number posted on the door for help.