Animal Control

Police Department Services

The Village does not provide animal control services on private property. The Campton Hills Police Department provides the following services to residents:

• Investigation of animal cruelty or neglect complaints.
• Investigation of dangerous dogs.
• Investigation of animal bite reports.
• Investigation of public nuisance calls relating to animals.

Direct your questions or obtain assistance with animal control to the Campton Hills Police Department 911 or 630-232-8400 or Kane County Animal Control at 630-232-3555.

Stray Animals

If you live within the village limits of Campton Hills, you should contact the Campton Hills Police Department before contacting Kane County Animal Control. To handle your concerns in the most efficient manner, please contact the KaneComm Dispatch center at 630-232-8400 who can direct your concern to the proper agency and get you the fastest police assistance.

Injured Animals

When any injured domesticated animal is brought to the attention of this department, all reasonable attempts shall be made to contact the owner of responsible handler. When the owner or responsible handler cannot be located and the animal is not an immediate danger to the community, it shall be taken directly to a licensed veterinarian for necessary medical services. 

License & Limit

Pet Licenses are not required in the Village. 

Vaccination Ordinance

Dogs and cats are required to be vaccinated against rabies by both Kane County and Campton Hills Ordinances.

 Wildlife

The Village does not provide animal control services on private property. If wildlife enters your home and it is deemed an emergency, please call 911 for assistance. The Village does not pick up wild animals from your residence unless it is deemed an immediate threat, unless the animal is attacking or threatening to attack someone. If the animal is not deemed a threat, it is classified a nuisance animal complaint. The homeowner will need to contact a licensed wildlife individual to remove the animal. The Campton Hills Police Department does not endorse any wildlife business but provides contact information for area wildlife businesses as a resource for residents.

Anderson Humane Wildlife – Phone: 847.697.2880 x25        Text: (224) 346-9747

Suburban Wildlife Control – 630.443.4500

ABC Humane Wildlife Control and Prevention Inc. – 630.200.0882 

Fox Valley Wildlife Center – Anderson Humane

If wildlife, such as raccoons, opossums, skunks, etc., is a nuisance outside of your home, contact a licensed wildlife removal agency for animal removal. Contact Fox Valley Wildlife Center – Anderson Humane for additional information.