East Chicago Animal Control in East Chicago, Indiana
About East Chicago Animal Control
East Chicago Animal Control is an animal control in East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Hammond Animal Control, about 3.2 mi away.
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41.61837, -87.43788
What East Chicago Animal Control does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Hammond Animal Control5131 Columbia Ave, Hammond, INAnimal control3.2 mi
- Humane Society-The Calumet Ar8149 Kennedy Ave, Highland, INHumane society3.9 mi
- Humane Indiana PAWS Resale Plus!8149 Kennedy Ave, Highland, INAnimal shelter3.9 mi
- Whiting Animal Shelter1915 Front St, Whiting, INAnimal shelter4.8 mi
- Gary Animal Control Center625 W 9th Pl, Gary, INAnimal control5.1 mi
- Humane Society-The Calumet9460 Calumet Ave, Munster, INHumane society6.4 mi
- Humane Indiana421 45th St, Munster, INAnimal shelter6.6 mi
- Town Of Griffith Animal Control121 N Wood St, Griffith, INAnimal control6.6 mi
- Calumet City Animal Control1651 Dolton Rd, Calumet City, ILAnimal control6.7 mi
- Griffith Animal Control630 S Arbogast St, Griffith, INAnimal control7.4 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is East Chicago Animal Control located?
East Chicago Animal Control is at 2829 Gary Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 in Lake County.
What are the hours of East Chicago Animal Control?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (219) 391-8364 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from East Chicago Animal Control?
Start on eastchicago.com, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to East Chicago Animal Control?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.