Macon County Animal Control and Care Center
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Hours: Monday to Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday noon to 4 p.m.; closed Sundays and listed holidays.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Who it helps
- Adoption requires an application, with review taking up to 72 hours
- Where
- Decatur and Macon County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Public county animal shelter and animal control run by the Macon County Sheriff's Office, with a staff veterinarian. Stray animals are scanned for microchips, posted online during a stray hold, and treated by the shelter vet when needed. Adopted pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and tested for heartworm or FeLV. Foster programs and adoption events run through the year.
How to reach them
Where: 2820 E Parkway Drive, Decatur, IL 62526
Hours: Monday to Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday noon to 4 p.m.; closed Sundays and listed holidays.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Adoption requires an application, with review taking up to 72 hours; adoptions are first come, first served and pets cannot be held. Pets adopted into Macon County must be licensed within 30 days.
- How to get started: Call or visit the shelter, or complete the adoption application online. For adoption status, call 217-425-4508 ext. 6.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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