Franklin County Animal Control

Administrator Dr. John Spence, DVM

13163 Oddfellow Lane
Benton, Illinois 62812

Phone: 618-439-9197
Fax: 618-435-6360

Hours:
Monday through Friday 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Our Mission

The mission of the Franklin County Animal Control is to provide animal control services throughout the County of Franklin consistent with the Franklin County Animal Control Ordinance and Illinois Animal Control Act.

Looking to adopt?

All adopted animals have to be spayed/neutered, receive rabies shot and micro chip before any animal can leave the facility.

Adoption applications are available at the facility office only, not online.

Check out our current adoptable animals on our Facebook Page.

Our Services

Respond to calls for service related to domestic animals, and seek veterinarian care if needed.
Maintain the Franklin County Animal Control Facility.
Provide efforts to reunite lost animals with their families.
Enforce local ordinance and state statue concerning animal welfare in conjunction with local law enforcement.
Provide education to the public on proper animal care in a continuing effort to end animal abuse and neglect. If you see something, say something!
Work with various agencies and licensed animal rescue organizations in an effort to find good homes for as many adoptable animals as possible.

Schedule of Fees

This is a current list of fees for Franklin County Animal Control services.

* Note: Animal Control personnel will issue a payment receipt for all collected fees.

Adoption Fee

This fee is collected when an animal is declared adoptable by Animal Control personnel and is selected for adoption by a new owner.

All adopted animals have to be spayed/neutered, receive rabies shot and microchip before any animal can leave the facility. Medical expenses are paid for by the adopter.

Adoption applications are available at the facility office only, not online.

Check out our current adoptable animals on our Facebook Page.

Bite Quarantine / Release Fee

When an animal is impounded due to a bite situation the animal will be quarantined for 10 days. After the 10-day period, if an animal is declared rabies free by a vet the animal will be eligible for owner pick up.

$180.00 – 10-Day Quarantine Fee. (Must be seen by vet to be cleared of bite) Other Wise – $30 Euthanasia Fee.

Pick-Up Fees

This fee is implemented when an animal is impounded by Animal Control and the owner wants to reclaim the animal from our care. (+ $5 A Day)

First Offence – $25 (altered) / $50 (unaltered)
Second Offence – $50 (altered) /$100 (unaltered)
Third Offence – $100 (altered) / $150 & Animal Must Be Altered.
Fourth Offence -$150 and Running At Large Ticket or The Relinquish Animal.

Relinquish Fees

This fee is implemented when an animal is relinquished to Animal Control by the owner.

Up to date & altered animal – $25.00
Not up to date and unaltered animal – $50.00
Litters of puppies or kittens (1-5) – $25.00
Litters of Puppies or kittens (5-14) – $50.00

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