Top Animal Shelter in Chicago, Illinois

 alt='This is my first time adopting a cat (all of my previous cats had been strays) and I was a bit nervous because I’d heard'

Anti-Cruelty

4.5 from 2191 reviews

Address 510 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654

Phone Number +13126448338

Categories Animal shelter, Animal protection organization, Animal rescue service, Non-profit organization

"Waited over a half hour paying outrageous parking price."
"Staff was very friendly and prices for services are very low."

People typically spend 25 min to 1.5 hr here

 alt='First time adopting a cat. Walked in and had a short wait. You register your info on a tablet'

Tree House Humane Society

4.6 from 454 reviews

Address 7225 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

Categories Animal shelter, Association / Organization, Non-profit organization

"They still denied the kittens a place to stay for the night.."
"Very nice place very knowledgeable staff can get some free food when available"

 alt='If you are looking to adopt a pet, this is a great option in the city'

Chicago Animal Care and Control

4 from 1565 reviews

Address 2741 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Phone Number +13127471406

Categories Animal control service, Animal shelter

"The facility is well kept, staffed by lots of volunteers that walk the dogs."
"Please check this place out and give a cat or dog their forever home💙"

People typically spend 20 min to 1.5 hr here

 alt='We absolutely loved the Catcade! Visiting from Ohio, The Catcade was on our short list of places to visit, and it exceeded'

The Catcade - Cat Cafe & Rescue

4.8 from 759 reviews

Address 624 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Categories Cat cafe, Animal shelter

"I was immediately adopted by a kitten who slept on my shoulder."
"Make a connection and adopt one to give kitties a good home!"

 alt='I adopted my cat nala with them. It was a great experience I was offered a lot of help being a first time cat owner and it'

PAWS Chicago

4.3 from 1354 reviews

Address 1997 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Phone Number +17739357297

Categories Animal shelter, Non-profit organization, Pet adoption service

"Cute cats, dogs in small rooms, not cages, pretty cool."
"We have adopted puppies there and plan to adopt a kitten in the next few months."

People typically spend 20 min to 2 hr here

 alt='I got my wonderful boy Obie (originally Jack) from felines and Canines. The experience was so smooth and supportive'

Felines & Canines

4.5 from 495 reviews

Address 6379 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60660

Phone Number +17734654132

Categories Animal shelter, Animal protection organization, Animal rescue service

"It’s a wild place when you walk in but we had a great experience with our puppy."
"My family and I which included my 2 year old daughter was denied adoption."

 alt='After our Shih Tzu passed, we started looking for a small to medium-sized dog that don’t shed much hair'

One Tail at a Time - Adoption Center

4.8 from 373 reviews

Address 2144 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60614

Categories Animal shelter

"These people commit countless hours and blood sweat and tears to helping dogs."
"Wait for a small one, but fingers crossed 😋"

People typically spend 10 min to 1.5 hr here

 alt='The absolute most caring and best no kill local shelter for rabbits, cats, and more (fostered ducks, fostered dogs, etc)'

Red Door Animal Shelter

4.7 from 168 reviews

Address 2410 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

Phone Number +17737642242

Categories Animal shelter

"Staff are helpful and most cats run free all the time!"
"People that work there are so nice but the adoption process is inconvinent."

 alt='We adopted Okja 6ish years ago. He was (still is) personable, handsome, and the staff knew he

Harmony House For Cats

4.5 from 129 reviews

Address 2914 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Phone Number +17732936103

Categories Animal shelter

"Informative staff, clean, and no pressure to adopt immediately"
"We selected 2 potential kittens just in case our first choice didn’t Like dogs."

 alt='Very Pleased with Petraits. Sheri was very flexible, came to our house, was great with our big dogs, got some great shots'

Petraits Pet Photography

4.7 from 32 reviews

Address 4912 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60640

Phone Number +17737772891

Categories Portrait studio, Animal rescue service, Animal shelter, Pet sitter, Photographer

"Greatest place to adopt a pet."
"I couldn’t be happier with my experience."

 alt='Very weird. It truly seems like they do not want people to adopt the cats'

Hi Kitty Kitty

2.5 from 185 reviews

Address 2037 W Birchwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

Phone Number +17735401870

Categories Animal shelter

"Called twice knocked texted emailed all within 1 hour of waiting(my choice)."
"Jasmine is operating on a shoestring budget and minimal staff."

 alt='Supportive and helpful transition. Foremost thanks to the great foster, Jaye Catalano'

Precious Pets Almost Home

4.2 from 25 reviews

Address 3757 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Phone Number +17738872286

Categories Animal shelter

"I love kittens and i love This place!!!!"
"These folks are doing amazing work and on their own time."

 alt='Such a great organization. We love our foster pups'

One Tail at a Time - Ellis Veterinary Clinic

4.9 from 21 reviews

Address 635 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Categories Animal shelter, Non-profit organization

"Staff was nice and friendly and very help full."
"We love our foster pups"

 alt='Thanks to ISO house with OTAT, dogs are able to get out of a shelter and await a foster at a great, clean, facility'

One Tail at a Time - Brian & Sheri Qualizza Isolation Center

5 from 15 reviews

Address 2450 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Categories Animal shelter, Non-profit organization

 alt='This place needs to be investigated and closed down. . Rude customer service ghetto people that just clock in and clock out'

Animal Welfare League

3.1 from 122 reviews

Address 6224 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Phone Number +17736670088

Categories Animal shelter

"One nasty place I use too work there but the staff is ok"
"The response that I received was uncaring and heartless."

 alt='Great place to volunteer if you love dogs :)'

One Tail at a Time - Rudy Stewart Training & Behavior Center

5 from 7 reviews

Address 3927 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Categories Animal shelter, Non-profit organization

"The people are so caring and informative."

Walter Rescue

Address 2900 N Woodard St, Chicago, IL 60618

Phone Number +14102461512

Categories Animal shelter

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