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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 BENTLEY's adoption status with email updates.
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BENTLEY

Rottweiler

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on KYRO's adoption status with email updates.
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KYRO

Husky

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

Vizsla

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 11 yrs 8 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

Canines & Company

4108 N. Rockwell Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60618

All Heart Animal Rescue-IL Chapter

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Husky

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Carol Stream, IL
We'll also keep you updated on CAT-X4M-DIMO's adoption status with email updates.
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CAT-X4M-DIMO

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
GIlberts, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gambit SC*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Gambit SC*

Beagle/Jack Russell Terrier

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Palatine, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Kaya's adoption status with email updates.
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Kaya

Husky/Australian Shepherd

Female, 3 mos
Chicago, IL

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