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Meet Oscar

Say hello to the adorable Oscar! This big boy is no grouch; quite the opposite,…

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Meet Oreo

Oreo is a handsome fellow who came to the shelter when someone in his former…

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Latest News & Articles

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February 08,2016

Adopt A Pet: The Anti-Cruelty Society

Friday, February 5, The Anti-Cruety Society stops by WGN Midday News to promote a couple of adoptable pets and the…
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February 08,2016

Uber Delivers Puppies Across Chicago

Animal Planet partnered with Uber and the Anti-Cruelty Society Wednesday to offer another version of their puppy bowl…
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January 25,2016

Featured Volunteer: Ryan Schaefer

Ryan Schaefer    What brought you to The Anti-Cruelty Society? Over the course of the past few years, I adopted two…
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January 22,2016

The Anti-Cruelty Society 2015 Annual Report

We’re excited to share the latest issue of the Society magazine: our Annual Report! Check out our look…
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January 11,2016

Cold Weather Tips

Winter is upon us in Chicago and can be a dangerous season for pets. Follow these tips to…
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January 06,2016

The Anti-Cruelty Society Receives Grant from the ASPCA for Adoption Ambassadors Program

We are excited to announce that we recently received a grant from the ASPCA® to continue our Adoption…
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December 22,2015

5 Reasons To Adopt

I don’t know if you guys realize this, but winter is a great time for adopting a pet.…
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December 18,2015

New Canine Influenza Vaccine Now Available

With the canine influenza virus (CIV) now being considered an endemic (meaning the virus remains in the region)…
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03/01/2016

Working Through Pet Loss

This open educational group is dedicated to working through the emotional rollercoaster that can occur when we lose a beloved pet. Whether it is sudden or long-time coming, the permanence of a pets death can take its toll on thoughts…

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03/05/2016

Kids Who Care

Are you looking for a way for your family to get involved in our community of caring? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! The Anti-Cruelty Society’s Kids Who Care program offers families an opportunity to engage in…

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