The Anti-Cruelty Society

COVID UPDATE

Masks are still required!

The Anti-Cruelty Society continues to implement safety measures to ensure the ongoing wellness of our team, visitors, and the animals. We are gradually restoring our services and programs back to full capacity.

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What We Do

Volunteer

67,034 Hours Donated

Feeding Animals

540,462 Meals Provided

Adoption

4,028 Animals Placed

Adopt Today

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

Programs

September 23, 2021

Pup Parade

Join the Anti-Cruelty Society as we walk friendly, adoptable dogs throughout River North! These fun events start at our 510 N. LaSalle Adoption Center, and we make a pitstop at a public…

Programs

October 2, 2021

Kids Who Care

Programs

October 11, 2021

Busy Fingers

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Press Releases
News

Clear the Shelters Helps Find Forever Homes

SPECIAL ADOPTION EVENT AT ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY ON AUGUST 28-29 The Anti-Cruelty Society will find homes for animals by participating in NBCUniversal’s Clear the Shelters™ 2021 pet adoption event on Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29 at its River North Adoption Center in Chicago. Adopters may “pick a price” they would like to donate instead of the usual adoption fees for animals 5 months…

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Press Releases

July 14, 2021

Popular Pet Portraits Fundraiser Returns

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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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