The Anti-Cruelty Society

What's New

The Anti-Cruelty Society is now open for drop-in adoptions and visitors at all adoption locations!

View hours and locations & available animals.
Intake appointments are required—call 312-644-8338.

COVID Updates

What We Do

Foster

1,349 animals in foster care

Feeding Animals

722,945 meals provided

Adoption

4,828 animals placed

Adopt Today

Are you looking for a new companion? View our featured pets and all our animals ready for adoption!

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Programs

July 08, 2023

Dog Wellness Fair - River Grove American Legion Recreation Center

The Anti-Cruelty Society’s Dog Wellness Fairs provide free canine veterinary services throughout Chicago thanks to the generous support of the Caerus and PetSmart Charities foundations.

Programs

June 12, 2023

Busy Fingers

Programs

July 10, 2023

Busy Fingers

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Publications

The Anti-Cruelty Society 2021 Annual Report

This Annual Report shares some of the stories that show how ingrained our values are in our culture. Read about Snowball, Lynette, and Winston and our commitment to inclusion and passion. You will find stories about our pop-up pet food pantries and wellness fairs that provide access to care in the community.

Press Releases
News

January 13, 2022

Anti-Cruelty Society Hosts Virtual Day of Service for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Get Involved & Help an Animal

Donate

Through generous contributions, The Anti-Cruelty Society can help change a life through its work to care for and protect animals. As an independent non-profit organization, the Society relies of the generosity of friends like you. Please make a gift today.

Volunteer

The Anti-Cruelty Society relies on our volunteers to help us care for animals in needs. With more than 650 people giving of their time and talents, our dedicated volunteers provide over 50,000 hours each year to support the work of the Society.

Foster

The love and care of a foster parent gives pets the opportunity to flourish in a home environment where they can grow and thrive. This vital lifeline helps rehabilitate animals and prepares them for their forever homes.

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