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Animal Welfare League

Animal shelter in Chicago Ridge, IL

The Animal Welfare League was founded over 85 years ago. In 1935, a vision became reality when a group of compassionate humanitarians came together to relieve suffering among animals.

Seventy-five years later the AWL has grown to become the largest humane facility in the Chicagoland area, serving over 22,000 animals annually from more than 64 communities. Its multi-faceted mission: to prevent cruelty to animals, provide quality homes through its adoption program, promote respect and compassion for all creatures through education, provide shelter and care for homeless and unwanted animals, reduce pet overpopulation through low cost spay/neuter clinics, provide veterinary care for low-income pet owners and relieve the suffering of all animals - is carried out by a dedicated staff and volunteers.

Today, the Animal Welfare league operates two shelters in the Chicagoland area. Our founding shelter is located on Wabash Avenue in Chicago serving the impoverished area. Our main office, located in Chicago Ridge, is a full-service shelter open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The AWL operates a full service clinic that is open to the public Monday through Saturday.

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Address
10305 Southwest Highway
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
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10305 Southwest Highway

Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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Adoptable pets at Animal Welfare League

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DARLA

Vizsla/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 8 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
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LACI

Cane Corso

Female, Adult
Chicago Ridge, IL
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KAZ

Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
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STORMIE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
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FROST

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Chicago Ridge, IL
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SCAMPI

American Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL

Shelter FAQs

The Animal Welfare League is located in the southwest suburb of Chicago Ridge. The League has grown to become the largest humane facility in the Chicagoland area, serving more than 64 communities.

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

Additional adoption info

Please visit our website for Animal Welfare League's adoption steps.

Adoption Prices are as follows:

Dogs under 35 pounds $275.00
Dogs above 35 pounds $250.00
Kittens $92.00
Cats $82.00

All adoptions include: spay/neuter, 1 yr. rabies vaccine, 1 yr. booster/s vaccine, Avid microchip, 10-day health guarantee and collar/leash or carrier box

Adoption application

https://animalwelfareleague.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Adoption_Application.pdf

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Archie (aka Macaque)

Siamese

Male, 6 yrs 9 mos
Palatine, IL
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Pedro B

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Retriever (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Hillside, IL
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Candy 2

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 6 mos
Manhattan, IL
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Alaska

Brittany

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Mundelein, IL
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Mustard

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs
Palatine, IL
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Bobby

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Westville, IN

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