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The Anti-Cruelty Society

Animal shelter in Chicago, IL

Anti-Cruelty has been on the forefront of animal welfare and humane education since it was founded in 1899. As one of Chicago’s oldest animal welfare organizations, our history is as large as our hearts. Our mission is to build healthy, happy communities where pets and people thrive together. Our vision is to build a humane Chicago.

Contact
Address
510 N LaSalle
Chicago, IL 60654
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Meet their adoptable pets

510 N LaSalle

Chicago, IL 60654

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Monday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at The Anti-Cruelty Society

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Fifi's adoption status with email updates.
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Fifi

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 yrs
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bambi's adoption status with email updates.
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Bambi

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 yrs
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cheese's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheese

Boxer

Male, 7 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sarabi's adoption status with email updates.
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Sarabi

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 2 mos
Chicago, IL

Shelter FAQs

Chicago region

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

***Please Note: The "Apply Online" button to the right of the pet does not take you to the adoption questionnaire. Please follow the steps listed above and below to adopt this pet!


To adopt pets located at our adoption center, you must stop by during open adoption hours to start the process.

To adopt pets located at our partnering PetSmart stores, you must first visit the pet at the specific PetSmart store to start the process.

To adopt pets located in foster care, you must first submit an Anti-Cruelty Questionnaire (found on our website) to start the process.

To adopt pets located in our Home-to-Home Program, you must first contact the owner of the pet via the contact information provided in the pet's bio to start the process.


Adoption Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older for standard adoptions. Must have valid ID

Adoption fees are based on an animal's age and species.

Each adoption Includes:
1. Complete veterinary exam
2. Inoculations against rabies and other diseases
3. Heartworm test for dogs /Feline leukemia test for cats
4. Spaying or neutering (it's mandatory)
5. Collar
6. Lifetime ID tag
7. Permanent identification microchip
8. Dog leash or cat carrier
9. One month of free pet insurance for this important transitional period.

Adoption application

https://anticruelty.org/adoptable

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Anti-Cruelty Society

French Bulldog Rescue League

2404 St. Johns Avenue,
Highland Park, IL 60035

Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue

2303 Oak Leaf Street,
Joliet, IL 60436

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Palatine, IL
We'll also keep you updated on R&B's adoption status with email updates.
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R&B

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Calypso's adoption status with email updates.
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Calypso

Boxer

Female, 4 mos
Morton Grove, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Full Moon's adoption status with email updates.
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Full Moon

Dachshund

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, Kitten
Antioch, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Reo's adoption status with email updates.
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Reo

Tabby

Male, 3 mos
Lombard, IL

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