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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

We'll also keep you updated on BONNIE's adoption status with email updates.
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BONNIE

Scottie, Scottish Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on ANGUS's adoption status with email updates.
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ANGUS

Scottie, Scottish Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on CONDE's adoption status with email updates.
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CONDE

Poodle (Standard)

Male, 4 yrs
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on TRIPP's adoption status with email updates.
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TRIPP

Beagle/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on ZIGGY's adoption status with email updates.
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ZIGGY

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on JACKSON's adoption status with email updates.
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JACKSON

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on TILLY's adoption status with email updates.
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TILLY

Fox Terrier (Toy)/Dachshund

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on ZOOM's adoption status with email updates.
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ZOOM

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 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

Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Welfare League

Chicago English Bulldog Rescue, Inc.

Chicago English Bulldog Rescue PMB#239, P.O. Box 300824,
Chicago, IL 60630

Schererville Animal Control & Shelter

548 Kaeser Blvd,
Schererville, IN 46375

We'll also keep you updated on Chilton's adoption status with email updates.
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Chilton

Tabby

Male, 3 mos
Lombard, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ruby's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruby

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Breezy Tizzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Breezy Tizzy

Abyssinian

Female, Adult
Lyons, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Anise's adoption status with email updates.
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Anise

Tonkinese/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ryker's adoption status with email updates.
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Ryker

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Aria's adoption status with email updates.
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Aria

German Shepherd Dog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Morton Grove, IL

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