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1. What should I do if I see a coyote?

You can report Coyote sightings to Animal Control by clicking here. Remember, coyotes are wildlife and share the same environment we do. Click here for more information on how you can protect yourself, your family, and your pets.

2. What should I do if I have an animal burrowing on my property?

Animal Control provides effective ways to remove burrowing wildlife from your property. Click here to learn more.

3. Can I request a trap for animals burrowing on my property?

Yes, but Animal Control does not recommend using traps given traps are baited with various foods such as peanut butter, bread, nuts, seeds, fruit, tuna fish, cat food, sardines, etc. Using a trap oftentimes attracts more wildlife to your property creating new wildlife problems for you. 

Instead, Animal Control strongly encourages residents to “harass” animals off the property instead of trapping. Click here for details regarding animal harassment techniques. 

In instances where a trap is issued, residents are responsible for picking up the trap from the Skokie Police Department front desk located at 7300 Niles Center Rd., Skokie, IL 60077. It is required that you sign a trap agreement before a trap is issued. Click here to see a copy of the trap agreement. Residents are responsible for baiting and setting the trap per the trap agreement. 

4. Can I request a trap for animals located in a living space at my residence?

Animal Control will first respond to your location to capture animals located in your building. If Animal Control cannot locate or capture the animal, a trap will be set. It is required that you sign a trap agreement before a trap is issued. Click here to see a copy of the trap agreement.

Animal Control does not capture or trap animals located in walls or attics. In such instances, it is recommended you contact a private wildlife removal service. 

5. What should I do if there is a deceased animal on my property?

Click here for instructions on safe removal of animals.

6. I observed someone walking their dog off leash. What should I do?

You can notify Animal Control by submitting a request here. 

7. I observed someone not clean up after their dog. What should I do?

You can notify Animal Control by submitting a request here.