Chicago Animal Care and Control
Our Mission
Chicago Animal Care and Control is dedicated to protecting public safety and ensuring the humane care of animals through active sheltering, professional pet placement, community education, and dedicated animal law enforcement.
Serving Our Community
As the city’s municipal shelter, we serve as a vital resource for Chicago residents, families, and animals in need. We are committed to fostering a safer, more compassionate city where people and their pets can thrive together.
How We Care
Our facility, located at 2741 S. Western Ave, provides a temporary home for animals while they await their forever families. We are proud of our dedicated team of staff and volunteers who work daily to provide essential enrichment, exercise, and socialization to prepare our animals for success in their new homes.
Finding Your New Best Friend
Adoption is a significant, joyful commitment, and we are here to help you find a partner who will treasure you for life. We encourage you to meet our wonderful, adoptable pets and invite all family members—including current resident dogs—to join in the process to ensure a perfect match for your home.
Join Our Mission
Whether you are looking to adopt, volunteer your time, or support our programs, there are many ways to make a meaningful difference. Please visit us daily between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. to meet our adoptable animals, or explore our online resources to learn more about how you can help us save lives and improve the quality of life for the animals in our care.
- Helpful and caring staff
- Efficient adoption process
- Operational friction and long wait times
7/18 - Community Connect: Help for Back to School + Pupapalooza Pet Adoption | V103 | Jeanne Sparrow
Community Connect is here with free resources for back to school with your chance to donate too, plus a free opportunity to add a loving pet to your family this weekend!
6/26 - City Shelter, Local Rescues Beyond Capacity With Cats — And Kitten Season Isn't Over
The city shelter is hosting a free adoption event Saturday to create space for animals. Rescuers are also urging people to spay and neuter pets to prevent further overcrowding.
6/18 - An unusual dog rescue took place this week on Chicago's lakefront
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5/29 - Anxious Shelter Dog Refuses To Go Anywhere Without His Emotional Support Stuffies
“His love of stuffies was pretty much instant!”
5/13 - New Chicago Police Department directive limits where people can bring abandoned, stray animals
Per the policy, whoever finds the lost animal is advised to take it to the city shelter. Stray animals or surrenders will no longer be accepted at police stations in most cases.
