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Evanston Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Evanston, IL

We are a rescue organization who operates the municipal shelter for the City of Evanston. Our mission is: We give companion animals the best chance at the life they deserve through rehabilitation, foster care, adoption and community support that keeps pets with the people who love them.

We have several shelter diversion programs designed to help people keep their pets.

Contact Vicky Pasenko
Address
2310 Oakton
Evanston, IL 60202
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2310 Oakton

Evanston, IL 60202

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Adoptable pets at Evanston Animal Shelter

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Shelter FAQs

Evanston, IL

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Because of Covid we are not currently open to the public and are scheduling meet and greets by appointment only. Dog meetings occur outside and cats meetings are virtual.

Adoption application

http://evanstonanimalshelter.net/how-to-adopt/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Evanston Animal Shelter

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The Heavenly Orphans Project

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Assisi Animal Foundation

PO Box 143,
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We'll also keep you updated on Bianco's adoption status with email updates.
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Bianco

Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Huntley, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pinot's adoption status with email updates.
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Pinot

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Evanston, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sabrina's adoption status with email updates.
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Sabrina

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Woodstock, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Shepherd's adoption status with email updates.
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Shepherd

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on black & white Alaskan Malamute's adoption status with email updates.
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black & white Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamute

Male, Puppy
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Dean's adoption status with email updates.
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Dean

Bombay

Male, Kitten
Huntley, IL

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