Macon County Animal Control

05/28/2026

Got mice? 🐭 Macon County Animal Control has a few spicy little kittens looking for the perfect barn home! 🐈

These kittens are estimated to be around 4–5 months old and may not be the cuddly couch-cat type, but they could make excellent barn cats with a safe place to call home, regular food, and shelter.

All kittens will be spayed/neutered and up to date on age-appropriate vaccines before adoption.

If you’re looking for a barn cat — or maybe even 4 — give us a call today at 217-425-4508 option 3! 🐾

05/24/2026

Please call 217-424-1311 for animal related emergencies.

05/11/2026

Looking for a job where no two days are the same and you actually feel like you’re helping your community?
Macon County Animal Control is hiring a Warden Dispatcher.
Pay is $32,760 per year an increase to $36,400 pending final contract ratification with AFSCME. The position has a Monday through Friday schedule so you get your evenings and weekends back.
If you’re calm under pressure, good with people, comfortable around animals, and can juggle phones, radios, and computer screens without losing your mind, this might be the right fit.
You’ll be the voice on the other end of the line when someone needs help, the lifeline for our wardens out in the field, and the person who keeps things moving inside the building.
Normal daytime hours.
Solid benefits.
IMRF pension.
Union position.
Apply in person at:
2820 E Parkway Drive, Decatur IL
Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Or grab an application online:https://www.sheriff-macon-il.us/Resources/9b553df1-638c-4bd0-a252-26e66571a31e/MCAC%20Employee%20application%202020.pdf

email applications to: [email protected]

05/07/2026

Our next Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic is coming up on May 14th from 1:00pm–4:00pm at Macon County Animal Control & Care Center!

🐾 Pre-registration is REQUIRED
🐾 Scan the QR code on the flier to sign up (link below as well)
🐾 All pricing and event details are included on the flier below

This will likely be our last clinic before we (hopefully!) start them back up again in the fall.

Please share the entire post so others can access the registration QR code and full clinic information.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGzAHZPN39_mv3dNnloz9Tl5sz8wYpCTc9ND_tnTxRS15WJA/viewform?usp=dialog

04/16/2026

🐾 Vaccine Clinic – April 23 | 1–4 PM

Pre-registration is required:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGzAHZPN39_mv3dNnloz9Tl5sz8wYpCTc9ND_tnTxRS15WJA/viewform?usp=dialog

📍 See flyer for full details
Shelter closed for all other services during the clinic

👉 Please share the full post to help others access the registration link!

04/14/2026

Celebrating Animal Control Appreciation Week

This week, we are taking a moment to recognize the dedicated individuals who serve our community with compassion and bravery. Our animal control wardens and shelter staff are on the front lines every day, ensuring the safety of both our residents and the animals who call Macon County home.

We want to extend a sincere thank you to: Warden's Boulware, Clem, Sheets, Cline, Homer & Mahaffey.

We also want to give an honorable mention to retired Sgt. Smith, whose years of service helped build the foundation of the care we provide today.

Beyond those in uniform, there is a dedicated group of people working tirelessly behind the scenes at the shelter. From administrative tasks to daily animal care, your efforts do not go unnoticed.

Whether it is responding to a call in the middle of the night, reuniting a lost pet with its family, or providing a gentle hand to a frightened animal, your work truly makes our community a better place to live.

Please join us in thanking these local heroes for everything they do!

04/13/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/pets/why-do-dogs-put-their-paws-on-you-here-s-what-they-re-trying-to-say/ar-AA1WGM0G?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=69dd1f19449147a1a0d012a89866fa98&ei=82

Your dog may be trying to tell you something.

04/02/2026

Reminder: the shelter will be closed tomorrow but will reopen on Saturday normal hours.

03/27/2026

📣 Calling all small dog lovers! 🐾❤️

We currently have several small dogs at the shelter who are searching for something they may have never truly known before… *love*. These little ones may be small in size, but their hearts are ready to grow big with the right person by their side.

Many of them likely didn’t have the best start in life, so we are looking for **patient, compassionate adopters** who are willing to give them the time, understanding, and love they deserve. In return, you’ll gain a loyal companion who will blossom right before your eyes. 🌼

If you’ve been thinking about opening your home to a dog in need, this could be your sign.

Apply online today at dmcasf.org

03/24/2026

We’d like to take a moment to say **THANK YOU** 💙🐾

To our amazing community and supporters — your generosity does not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for the donations we receive day in and day out. Whether big or small, every single contribution makes a difference in the lives of the animals in our care.

While we may not always be able to post and recognize each donation individually, please know how much we truly appreciate each and every one of you.

We couldn’t do this without you. Thank you for standing with us and supporting our mission 🐶🐱💛