Animal Control
Q: What should I do if someone is bitten by a dog?
A: Immediately after caring for the wound, contact the Wilmette Police Department at 256-1200. If an ambulance is needed, call 9-1-1.
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Q: What should I do if I find a lost pet?
A: If the dog or cat has a license or an ID tag, you may call the phone number listed on the tag to make contact with the owner. If you cannot contact the owner or if the animal is not wearing a tag, the law requires that you turn in the animal so that the owner will have a better chance of finding the lost pet. Many well-meaning people keep lost pets at their homes, not realizing the animal's owner is looking for the stray at the police department.
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Q: When and how should I look for my lost pet?
A: If your pet is wearing a current license or ID tag, Officers will make every effort to notify you and reunite you with your pet. Be sure to visit Christensen's Animal Hospital on Hibbard Road to look for your lost pet. Animals picked up in the Village will be taken to this facility and cared for while the owner has a chance to look for the lost pet.
Be sure to check all neighboring police departments and ask about any injured animals that may have been taken to a veterinarian or picked up dead off the street. Finally, be sure to give a detailed description of your pet to the police dispatcher when you make the call.
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