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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/

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We'll also keep you updated on Miss Bea JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Miss Bea JuM

Shar Pei/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Mickey & Binkers's adoption status with email updates.
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Mickey & Binkers

Guinea Pig

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

Calico

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on CHECKER's adoption status with email updates.
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CHECKER

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 7 yrs 9 mos
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Minnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Minnie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Huntley, IL

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