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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 DARKO's adoption status with email updates.
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DARKO

Labrador Retriever/Poodle (Standard)

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on TINA's adoption status with email updates.
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TINA

Pekingese

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

American Bulldog

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on JESSIE's adoption status with email updates.
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JESSIE

German Shorthaired Pointer

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on HUDSON's adoption status with email updates.
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HUDSON

Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on JOSIE's adoption status with email updates.
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JOSIE

Vizsla/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 5 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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We'll also keep you updated on Norah's adoption status with email updates.
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Norah

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Crown Point, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Badger's adoption status with email updates.
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Badger

Husky

Male, 9 mos
Tinley Park, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tissaia's adoption status with email updates.
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Tissaia

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Doberman Pinscher

Female, 10 mos
Willowbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on RALPH's adoption status with email updates.
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RALPH

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Westmont, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Zed's adoption status with email updates.
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Zed

Labrador Retriever

Male, 11 mos
DOWNERS GROVE, IL

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