All You Need Is Love: $14 Adoptions!

Celebrate this special time with a pet in need by being their Valentine! Fees will be $14 for all animals at our River North Adoption Center from Saturday, February 1 through Sunday, February 16. Spread the love of companionship by giving a furry friend a forever home filled with affection and care.

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Virtual Pet Loss Support Group

It is normal to feel grief and mourn the loss of your beloved pet. To most pet owners, the pet is considered a member of the family. There are several stages of grief (denial, anger or guilt, bargaining, depression, and acceptance), but not everyone experiences all of them or in the same order.

human hand holding a brown dog paw with grass under them

Virtual Pet Loss Support Group

It is normal to feel grief and mourn the loss of your beloved pet. To most pet owners, the pet is considered a member of the family. There are several stages of grief (denial, anger or guilt, bargaining, depression, and acceptance), but not everyone experiences all of them or in the same order.

human hand holding a brown dog paw with grass under them

Pop-Up Pet Food Pantries

Anti-Cruelty distributes pet food to Chicago neighborhoods through this innovative program that goes to the heart of the community to help keep pets and people together.

Dog next to pet food

Fuzzy Friends Yoga

Winter is here - it's time to warm up with our adoptable animals! We are thrilled to open our shelter for a unique and heartwarming event featuring your favorite furballs and plenty of peaceful yoga poses.

A woman does yoga with a cat

Pop-Up Pet Food Pantries

Anti-Cruelty distributes pet food to Chicago neighborhoods through this innovative program that goes to the heart of the community to help keep pets and people together.

Dog next to pet food

Art From The Heart: Young Artist Contest - Submission Deadline!

Calling all young artists between the ages of 6– 18! Anti-Cruelty's annual youth art contest is back, and we want you to submit your animal-themed artwork for the chance to win a prize. Review the details below for important dates, contest theme, regulations, and more. We hope to see you (and your art) soon!

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Fuzzy Friends Yoga

Winter is here - it's time to warm up with our adoptable animals! We are thrilled to open our shelter for a unique and heartwarming event featuring your favorite furballs and plenty of peaceful yoga poses.

A woman does yoga with a cat

Pop-Up Pet Food Pantries

Anti-Cruelty distributes pet food to Chicago neighborhoods through this innovative program that goes to the heart of the community to help keep pets and people together.

Dog next to pet food

Fuzzy Friends Yoga

Winter is here - it's time to warm up with our adoptable animals! We are thrilled to open our shelter for a unique and heartwarming event featuring your favorite furballs and plenty of peaceful yoga poses.

A woman does yoga with a cat

Art From The Heart: Young Artist Contest - Art Reception Gallery!

Calling all young artists between the ages of 7–18, we are hosting a city-wide art competition. Review the details below for important dates, regulations, and more. We hope to see you (and your art) soon!

Illustration of dog and cat looking at heart-shaped balloon

Pop-Up Pet Food Pantries

Anti-Cruelty distributes pet food to Chicago neighborhoods through this innovative program that goes to the heart of the community to help keep pets and people together.

Dog next to pet food

Fuzzy Friends Yoga

Winter is here - it's time to warm up with our adoptable animals! We are thrilled to open our shelter for a unique and heartwarming event featuring your favorite furballs and plenty of peaceful yoga poses.

A woman does yoga with a cat

BARK!

Anti-Cruelty’s BARK is Chicago’s oldest dog-friendly, outdoor fundraiser for the whole family! More than 1,200 dog lovers, canine companions, and people who want to help animals in need will raise $250,000 to support Anti-Cruelty’s mission to build a healthy and happy community where pets and people thrive together. We welcome all animal enthusiasts including our adopters, foster families, and friends in celebrating Anti-Cruelty’s 126-year…

A close up of a man's legs walking a dog

Pop-Up Pet Food Pantries

Anti-Cruelty distributes pet food to Chicago neighborhoods through this innovative program that goes to the heart of the community to help keep pets and people together.

Dog next to pet food

Fuzzy Friends Yoga

Winter is here - it's time to warm up with our adoptable animals! We are thrilled to open our shelter for a unique and heartwarming event featuring your favorite furballs and plenty of peaceful yoga poses.

A woman does yoga with a cat

Pop-Up Pet Food Pantries

Anti-Cruelty distributes pet food to Chicago neighborhoods through this innovative program that goes to the heart of the community to help keep pets and people together.

Dog next to pet food

Fuzzy Friends Yoga

Winter is here - it's time to warm up with our adoptable animals! We are thrilled to open our shelter for a unique and heartwarming event featuring your favorite furballs and plenty of peaceful yoga poses.

A woman does yoga with a cat

Pop-Up Pet Food Pantries

Anti-Cruelty distributes pet food to Chicago neighborhoods through this innovative program that goes to the heart of the community to help keep pets and people together.

Dog next to pet food

Fuzzy Friends Yoga

Winter is here - it's time to warm up with our adoptable animals! We are thrilled to open our shelter for a unique and heartwarming event featuring your favorite furballs and plenty of peaceful yoga poses.

A woman does yoga with a cat

Pop-Up Pet Food Pantries

Anti-Cruelty distributes pet food to Chicago neighborhoods through this innovative program that goes to the heart of the community to help keep pets and people together.

Dog next to pet food

Fuzzy Friends Yoga

Winter is here - it's time to warm up with our adoptable animals! We are thrilled to open our shelter for a unique and heartwarming event featuring your favorite furballs and plenty of peaceful yoga poses.

A woman does yoga with a cat

Pour Your Heart Out

Join Anti-Cruelty for its annual fundraiser Pour Your Heart Out Hosted by the Anti-Cruelty Young Associates (AYA)   September 25, 2025 – 6–10 p.m. Sarabande Chicago 2726 W. Roscoe St.

Two women at an event with a cute puppy

Pop-Up Pet Food Pantries

Anti-Cruelty distributes pet food to Chicago neighborhoods through this innovative program that goes to the heart of the community to help keep pets and people together.

Dog next to pet food

Fuzzy Friends Yoga

Winter is here - it's time to warm up with our adoptable animals! We are thrilled to open our shelter for a unique and heartwarming event featuring your favorite furballs and plenty of peaceful yoga poses.

A woman does yoga with a cat