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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 MONTI's adoption status with email updates.
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MONTI

Chihuahua

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

Poodle (Miniature)

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

Australian Shepherd

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

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 5 yrs 11 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on STANFORD's adoption status with email updates.
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STANFORD

Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier)

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

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Poodle (Miniature)

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

Chihuahua

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

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 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

Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Welfare League

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PO Box 494,
Orland Park, IL 60462

Homeless Hounds Rescue

P.O. Box 281,
Oak Forest, IL 60452

Oak Lawn Animal Hospital

9244 S. Cicero Ave,
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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

Anatolian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Arianna's adoption status with email updates.
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Arianna

Boxer/Black Mouth Cur

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on SWEENEY TODD's adoption status with email updates.
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SWEENEY TODD

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 mos
Palos Heights, IL
We'll also keep you updated on McCoy's adoption status with email updates.
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McCoy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Palos Heights, IL

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