Services
What Marion County
Animal Control does.
Strays, animals running at large, bites, ordinance enforcement, and rabies registration — for Centralia, Salem, and rural Marion County. Reports go by email or in person; there is no confirmed phone line published here yet.
What services does Marion County Animal Control provide?
Marion County Animal Control handles stray intake, animals running at large, bite reports, animal control ordinance enforcement, and rabies vaccination registration for Centralia, Salem, and rural Marion County, Illinois.
Intake
Stray intake
Animals found loose in the county are received at the shelter during open hours, seven days a week.
Enforcement
Animals at large
Reports of dogs or cats off their owner's property and not under control can be made by email or in person.
Bites
Bite reports
Animal bite incidents can be reported by email or in person at the shelter during open hours.
Ordinance
Ordinance enforcement
Marion County's animal control ordinance is enforced countywide, including in unincorporated areas.
Rabies
Rabies registration
Illinois requires dogs and cats four months and older to be vaccinated and registered within 30 business days of vaccination.
Adoption
Adoptable animals
Animals not claimed by an owner may become available for adoption. Listings are posted on Petfinder.
How do I report a stray or a nuisance animal in Marion County?
Email wpurcell@marionco.illinois.gov with the animal's description and location, or come to the shelter in person at 853 Woods Ln., Centralia, seven days a week between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
No confirmed phone line
A published phone number for this office has not been confirmed, so it is left off this site rather than risk publishing a wrong one. Report by email or in person until a verified number is available.
What counts as an animal running at large?
An animal running at large is a dog or cat that is off its owner's property and not under control, such as on a leash or otherwise restrained. Reports of animals running at large can be made by email or in person at the shelter.
How do I report a dog bite in Marion County?
Report a bite by email at wpurcell@marionco.illinois.gov or in person at 853 Woods Ln., Centralia, during open hours, seven days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Write down what happened, where, and when
Include the animal's description, the location, and the date.
Send it by email or bring it in person
Email wpurcell@marionco.illinois.gov, or visit 853 Woods Ln., Centralia, seven days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Does my dog need a rabies tag in Marion County?
Yes. Illinois law requires every dog and cat four months or older to be vaccinated against rabies and registered with the county. You have 30 business days from the date of vaccination to register the tag.
| Registration | Animal | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| One year | Spayed or neutered | $7 |
| One year | Not altered | $15 |
| Three year | Spayed or neutered | $20 |
| Three year | Not altered | $40 |
I found injured or orphaned wildlife in Marion County. Who do I call?
Marion County Animal Control handles domestic animals, not wildlife. Injured or orphaned wild animals should go to a licensed Illinois wildlife rehabilitator, found on the state's list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators at wildlifeillinois.org.
Who do I contact about poaching or an environmental violation in Marion County?
Poaching, conservation, and environmental violations are handled by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, not Marion County Animal Control. The IDNR Conservation Police Officer for Marion County is Brianna Phillips, 217-685-3354, brianna.phillips@illinois.gov. The IDNR Region V office in Benton can also be reached at 618-435-8138.
Wildlife
Licensed rehabilitators
Statewide list of licensed Illinois wildlife rehabilitators, maintained by Illinois Department of Natural Resources partners.
Conservation
IDNR Conservation Police
Brianna Phillips, Conservation Police Officer for Marion County: 217-685-3354, brianna.phillips@illinois.gov. IDNR Region V office, Benton: 618-435-8138.
Where is Marion County Animal Control located?
Marion County Animal Control is at 853 Woods Ln., Centralia, IL 62801, open seven days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, serving Centralia, Salem, and rural Marion County.
- Address
- 853 Woods Ln.
Centralia, IL 62801 - Hours
- Seven days a week
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Administrator
- Whitney Purcell
Serving all of Marion County
Enforcement covers the entire county, including Centralia, Salem, and unincorporated Marion County.
Support the shelter
The shelter accepts donations by Venmo at @MCAC-donations and supplies through its Amazon Wish List. Contributions go directly to the care of animals in county custody.