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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

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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 Nibbler's adoption status with email updates.
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Nibbler

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
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

Everything’s Going to be Alright Rescue and Rehabilitation

2807 Crescent Hill Dr NE,
Crown Point, IN 46307

Homeless Hounds Rescue

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

South Suburban Humane Society - Pets in Foster Care

21800 Central Ave.,
Matteson, IL 60443

We'll also keep you updated on King Edward Potato's adoption status with email updates.
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King Edward Potato

Guinea Pig/Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on B.J's adoption status with email updates.
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B.J

American Bulldog

Male, Senior
Crown Point, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Miranda's adoption status with email updates.
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Miranda

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sarah's adoption status with email updates.
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Sarah

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Morton Grove, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Helena JuM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Helena JuM*

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Rosemont, IL

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