Links to some of the most common laws relating to animals:
Federal Laws
Animal Welfare Act
Marine Mammal Protection Act
Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act
Armed Forces Act (transfer and adoption of military animals)
National Housing Act (animal ownership & rental housing for elderly & handicapped)
State Laws
Animal Control Act
Endangered Species Act
Humane Care for Animals Act
Humane Slaughter of Livestock Act
Criminalization of dog fighting
Pet Trusts (scroll to 15.2)
Illinois Administrative Code
Local Laws
Chicago
Other Illinois cities & towns
Other U.S. cities & towns
