About Programs

Programs For Pets and Pet Lovers 

The Anti-Cruelty Society offers programs for pet owners and pet lovers alike. From training classes for dog owners to teaching empathy, compassion, and getting involved in animal welfare for kids, teens, groups and families, you will find information on programming offered by the Society here. 

Woman bending over caressing a Golden Labradors face.

Behavior & Training
Little boy reading a book on the floor next to his cat.

Family & Youth Programs
Woman holding a kitten in and animal shelter.

Teen Programs
Woman hugging two dogs in her lap.

Education Programs
Group posing for a picture at the entrance of Lenore Shapiro Adoption Center.

Group & Corporate Programs
Volunteers handing out flyers on the sidewalk.

Community Programs

Upcoming Program Events

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July 13, 2019

CAT-URDAY: Cat Adoption Fee-Waived Event

Join The Anti-Cruelty Society July 13 for CAT-URDAY: a fee-waived cat adoption event art The Anti-Cruelty Society and South Loop PetSmart's Everyday Adoption Center as we find homes for…

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July 05, 2022

Virtual Pet Loss Support Group (Tuesdays)
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October 10, 2022

Busy Fingers

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Reading Buddy Program

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