Animal Welfare League

Animal shelter in Chicago Ridge, Illinois

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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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COOKIE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 4 mos

Chicago Ridge, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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MADELINE

Chihuahua

Female, 9 yrs 6 mos

Chicago Ridge, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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No Details Provided
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HONOR

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Chicago Ridge, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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No Details Provided
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PAUL

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 7 mos

Chicago Ridge, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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GARBANZO

English Bulldog/Rottweiler

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos

Chicago Ridge, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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CHEF

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos

Chicago Ridge, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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No Details Provided
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LILAH

French Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos

Chicago Ridge, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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SKY

French Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos

Chicago Ridge, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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No Details Provided
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CHESTER

Husky

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos

Chicago Ridge, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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No Details Provided
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1 - 9 of 90 pets available

Shelter FAQs

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.
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.
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  • 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

Pets at shelters and rescues near Animal Welfare League

Blessed Bonds, NFP

PO BOX 129, Palos Park, IL 60464

Kitties For Keeps Rescue

P.O. Box 285, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Strays in the Garden

Highland, IN 60453

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Jace

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos

chicago, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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MUNCHIE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs

Chicago Ridge, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
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Yunai

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos

Palos Heights, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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