Erika Rosas
Director of Animal Welfare, Care & Control           
1634 South Laramie Avenue • Building B                    
Cicero, IL 60804   
(p) 708-652-0825            
(f) 708-222-8121                                 
(e) erosas@thetownofcicero.com

The Department of Animal Welfare, Care & Control is responsible for protecting the health, safety, and well-being of both animals and residents in the Town of Cicero. Our team responds to animal-related concerns, promotes responsible pet ownership, and ensures the humane treatment of all animals in our community. 

Animal Registry: All dogs and cats must be registered with the Town of Cicero. Registration is FREE for all pets of Cicero residents.  The number of allowed pets in one household is five.

Please fill out the Pet Tag Application and take it to the Town Collector's Office along with your pet's rabies certificate.

Dog Parks: To walk your dogs in the Town of Cicero dog parks, you must have a Dog Park Permit on file with the Town Collector's Office. Fees are $20 for Residents, $5 for Senior Residents, $50 for Non-Residents, and $20 for Senior Non-Residents.

Pet Tags and Dog Park Permits expire on November 30th of each year.
                        ••• Both Must Be Renewed Annually •••  

Our responsibilities include:

• Responding to calls about stray, injured, aggressive, or abandoned animals
• Investigating reports of animal abuse, cruelty, or neglect
• Assisting with lost and found pets and reunification with their owners
• Providing shelter and care for animals brought to Cicero Waggin’ Tails Shelter
• Facilitating pet adoptions and owner surrenders
• Enforcing local animal ordinances and health codes
• Trapping nuisance wildlife such as raccoons, opossums, and feral cats
• Educating the public on animal welfare and safety

Why Register?

• Ensures your pet is protected and vaccinated
• Helps reunite lost pets with their families
• Keeps our community safe and compliant with local ordinances

For questions or additional information, please contact the Town Collector’s Office.

WAGGIN' TAILS SHELTER

ADOPT A PET

LOST PETS

OWNER SURRENDER

WILDLIFE TRAPPING

ANIMAL ABUSE & CRUELTY

PET TAG APPLICATION

ETIQUETAS PARA MASCOTAS

DOG PARK ORDINANCE

DOG PARK PERMIT APPLICATION

   PERMISO PARA PARQUE DE PERROS   

Cicero Town Hall
4949 West Cermak Road
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 656-3600