Above / New weekend hours announced for Animal Care and Control for services for both wildlife and domestic animals.
Changes to Naperville Police Department’s Animal Care and Control unit’s weekend hours of operation will go into effect Sunday, May 14.
Until further notice, the unit will be available between the hours of 9AM and 1PM on Saturdays and will be unavailable on Sundays.
Regular Weekday Hours 7AM to 7PM
Weekday hours – 7AM to 7PM, Monday through Friday – remain unchanged.
Naperville Police Department’s Animal Care and Control unit enforces local and state animal control and welfare laws; operates a shelter for stray and non-native/exotic animals; rescues animals that are stray, injured or in danger; and promotes responsible pet ownership and animal care through education and enforcement.
The unit previously operated from 7AM to 7PM, Monday through Friday, and from 9AM to 5PM on Saturdays and Sundays. The unit is currently staffed by two Animal Control Officers and one supervisor, who responds to calls in addition to performing administrative duties.
“We recently completed a workload assessment for animal control services, and the City is reviewing the data,” said Police Chief Robert Marshall.
Animal Control Officers respond to more than 4,800 calls for service each year, and they are an integral part of the services provided to this community, Marshall said.
“We’re hopeful that this reduction in operating hours is temporary, but we’re confident that residents’ needs will continue to be addressed in a timely manner,” said Chief Marshall.
Non-emergency animal calls made to Animal Care and Control during non-working hours will be returned during the unit’s posted operating hours. Naperville Animal Control can be reached at (630) 420-6178.
Residents who have an emergency situation should dial 9-1-1 for immediate police assistance.
For more information about animal services, visit Animal Care and Control Services.
News item submitted by Commander Louis Cammiso, Public Information Officer, for the Naperville Police Department. (PN File Photos)
