Animal Control

Department Functions

The Perry County Animal Control Department is a county agency responsible for enforcing domestic animal laws and ensuring public safety. The department balances public health needs with animal welfare by managing stray populations, resolving community animal disputes, and investigating instances of abuse. This department has one full time employee and relies on department fees to self-fund its operations.

Freedom of Information Act Requests can be submitted to the Perry County Office of FOIA at foia@perrycountyil.gov or mailed to 3764 State Route 13-127, Pinckneyville, IL 62274 or click the FOIA tab on the website.