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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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)
Details
No Details Provided
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CHEF

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos

Chicago Ridge, IL

Color
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 4 mos

Chicago Ridge, IL

Color
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

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

Italian Greyhound/Chihuahua

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos

Chicago Ridge, IL

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 mos

Chicago Ridge, IL

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

Poodle (Miniature)/Maltese

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos

Chicago Ridge, IL

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

Chihuahua

Female, 5 mos

Chicago Ridge, IL

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

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Diva

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos

Palos Heights, IL

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

Pointer

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos

chicago, IL

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

Saluki

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo

Palos Heights, IL

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

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