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As we reflect on the accomplishments and challenges of the past fiscal year, we are honored to share with you the profound impact that your support has had on Chicago’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive animal shelter and the countless pets, people, and communities Anti-Cruelty supports.

Humane News: Summer 2024. News for the friends and supporters of Anti-Cruelty. In this Issue: "Love, Loss, and New Life: You Helped Ajax Mend His Broken Heart" and "296 Long—But Not Lonely—Days."

Anti-Cruelty may have just celebrated 125 years of BEST Care, but we’re showing no signs of slowing down! We are more committed than ever to continuing to build a more humane Chicago for pets and people.

As we reflect on the accomplishments and challenges of the past fiscal year, we are honored to share with you the profound impact that your support has had on Chicago’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive animal shelter and the countless pets, people, and communities Anti-Cruelty supports.

Humane News: Spring 2024. News for the friends and supporters of Anti-Cruelty. In this Issue: "Your Compassion in Action: See your gifts at work at a Wellness Fair" and "Under Construction: Get a sneak peek of improved living spaces!"

Explore Anti-Cruelty's 2023 Fall Magazine—a journey through heartwarming stories of the animals who have found refuge, love, and care within our walls.

Humane News: Summer 2023. News for the friends and supporters of Anti-Cruelty. In this Issue: Growing into Love, Franklin the Fighter, Ways to Take Action.

It is with great pleasure that we share with you our remarkable accomplishments of the past year. Joining your compassionate generosity with the passion and skill of every member of our team, we have saved and enhanced the lives of many, many animals and their families.

Explore this issue of Anti-Cruelty's 2022 Fall Magazine, which focuses on BEST Care with the belief that animals should be treated humanely, compassionately, and with unconditional love and support because they deserve a full circle of care and a life worth living.

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.

Explore Anti-Cruelty's 2021 Fall Magazine to learn how we are dedicated to finding community and a common purpose. Explore our compassionate commitment to pets and people through the eyes of our staff and volunteers. 

As we continue to move forward, we are embracing the new normal. We are offering you this shortened version of our magazine to keep you connected and share stories about our everyday heroes who have done so much to help so many by supporting animals and their humans. This work coincides with our new Community Care initiative which we are excited to expand over the next year.

It has been a year of growth and celebration for 120 years of compassion in action to help animals in need. We are proud to present our 2019 Annual Report.

The 2018 Annual Report is a celebration of Anti-Cruelty's compassion in action. It is a review of our 2018 accomplishments as well as a look back at the success of our last 10 years.  This year saw the implementation of…