Events

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.

Adopt your new best friend during National Adoption Week with Anti-Cruelty and PetSmart Charities. From Monday, March 24–Sunday, March 30, 2025, visit one of the Chicago area PetSmart partner stores where animals from Anti-Cruelty are available for adoption. Fees will be waived for all animals on Saturday, March 29. Adoption requirements and processes remains the same.

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!

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.

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.

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

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!

Anti-Cruelty is participating in a 24-hour national fundraising event called Shelter Slumber Pawty from Saturday, April 5 at 12 p.m. to Sunday, April 6 at 12 p.m. To participate, visit Shelter Slumber Pawty to start your fundraising.

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.

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.

Anti-Cruelty’s Dog Wellness Fairs provide free canine veterinary services throughout Chicago thanks to the generous support of the Caerus and PetSmart Charities foundations. Masks are mandatory for humans and leashed are required for dogs.

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.

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…

Anti-Cruelty’s Dog Wellness Fairs provide free canine veterinary services throughout Chicago thanks to the generous support of the Caerus and PetSmart Charities foundations. Leashes are required for dogs.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Anti-Cruelty’s Dog Wellness Fairs provide free canine veterinary services throughout Chicago thanks to the generous support of the Caerus and PetSmart Charities foundations. Leashes are required for dogs.

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.

Anti-Cruelty’s Dog Wellness Fairs provide free canine veterinary services throughout Chicago thanks to the generous support of the Caerus and PetSmart Charities foundations. Masks are mandatory for humans and leashed are required for dogs.

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.