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Anti-Cruelty

Animal shelter in Chicago, IL

Anti-Cruelty has been on the forefront of animal welfare and humane education since it was founded in 1899. As one of Chicago’s oldest animal welfare organizations, our history is as large as our hearts. Our mission is to build healthy, happy communities where pets and people thrive together. Our vision is to build a humane Chicago.

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Address
510 N LaSalle
Chicago, IL 60654
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Meet their adoptable pets

510 N LaSalle

Chicago, IL 60654

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Monday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Anti-Cruelty

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Hendricks's adoption status with email updates.
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Hendricks

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chelsea's adoption status with email updates.
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Chelsea

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Polo's adoption status with email updates.
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Polo

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pumpernickel's adoption status with email updates.
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Pumpernickel

Satin/Satin

Female, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pinnochio's adoption status with email updates.
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Pinnochio

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ahsoka's adoption status with email updates.
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Ahsoka

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Chicago, IL

Shelter FAQs

Chicago region

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

***Please Note: The "Apply Online" button to the right of the pet does not take you to the adoption questionnaire. Please follow the steps listed above and below to adopt this pet!


To adopt pets located at our adoption center, you must stop by during open adoption hours to start the process.

To adopt pets located at our partnering PetSmart stores, you must first visit the pet at the specific PetSmart store to start the process.

To adopt pets located in foster care, you must first submit an Anti-Cruelty Questionnaire (found on our website) to start the process.

To adopt pets located in our Home-to-Home Program, you must first contact the owner of the pet via the contact information provided in the pet's bio to start the process.


Adoption Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older for standard adoptions. Must have valid ID

Adoption fees are based on an animal's age and species.

Each adoption Includes:
1. Complete veterinary exam
2. Inoculations against rabies and other diseases
3. Heartworm test for dogs /Feline leukemia test for cats
4. Spaying or neutering (it's mandatory)
5. Collar
6. Lifetime ID tag
7. Permanent identification microchip
8. Dog leash or cat carrier
9. One month of free pet insurance for this important transitional period.

Adoption application

https://anticruelty.org/adoptable

Pets at shelters & rescues near Anti-Cruelty

Robdars Houndsong Rescue

Chicagoland, IL 60411

Bombshell Bullies Pit Bull Rescue

P.O. Box 5122,
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sugar's adoption status with email updates.
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Sugar

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
La Grange Highlands, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Alina's adoption status with email updates.
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Alina

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 mo
chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Benito's adoption status with email updates.
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Benito

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gigi's adoption status with email updates.
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Gigi

Akita

Female, Young
Portage, IN

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