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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 HALLEY's adoption status with email updates.
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HALLEY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 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, 1 yr 7 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on THOMAS's adoption status with email updates.
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THOMAS

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on YUKI's adoption status with email updates.
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YUKI

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on LUCIA's adoption status with email updates.
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LUCIA

Belgian Malinois

Female, 9 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

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

Chihuahua

Female, 5 yrs 11 mos
Elk Grove Village, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Kris's adoption status with email updates.
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Kris

Doberman Pinscher/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Huntley, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Taz's adoption status with email updates.
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Taz

American Bobtail

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Chance's adoption status with email updates.
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Chance

German Shepherd Dog/Welsh Springer Spaniel

Male, 3 mos
Palatine, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lisa's adoption status with email updates.
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Lisa

Australian Shepherd/Boston Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Morton Grove, IL

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