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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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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 HOWIE's adoption status with email updates.
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HOWIE

Husky

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on DOMINO's adoption status with email updates.
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DOMINO

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on LEROY's adoption status with email updates.
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LEROY

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on MUNCKIN's adoption status with email updates.
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MUNCKIN

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on TOFFEE's adoption status with email updates.
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TOFFEE

Shih Tzu

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

Shih Tzu

Male, 11 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on AIDEN's adoption status with email updates.
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AIDEN

Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs
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

CatNap From the Heart Inc.

1101 Beach Avenue,
La Grange Park, IL 60526

Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation

5310 N. Harlem Ave. Suite 210,
Chicago, IL 60646

United Yorkie Rescue - IL - Minooka

123 My Street,
Minooka, IL 60447

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mastiff

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
La Grange Highlands, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Hazel's adoption status with email updates.
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Hazel

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Wheeling, IL

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