Clear the Shelters

Adopt a new companion during the Clear the Shelters adoption promotion!

Classroom and Youth Group Workshops

Due to a large volume of inquiries, classroom and youth booking requests are temporarily closed until 2025. Thank you for your patience! Welcome classroom teachers, community group organizers, and youth group leaders! If you’re looking for a way to engage your large group of eager students then…

City Dogs Workshop

Learn why dogs behave the way they do and find out how to adjust behaviors such as leash pulling and nuisance barking. Plus, discover training techniques for canines and humans that will positively impact your community and own home. You'll leave with the know-how needed to advocate for responsible…

Chip-In

Anti-Cruelty is partnering with 24Pet and the Chicagoland Humane Coalition to provide free microchipping services for dogs and cats on Saturday, June 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To participate, visit our River North location in the Auditorium and Training Center. All participating dogs should be…

Chicago Volunteer Expo

Resolve to get involved in 2020! Join us on Sunday, February 23, 2020 for the 8th annual Chicago Volunteer Expo at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Lincoln Park. Learn about volunteer opportunities from 75+ organizations around Chicago, including us!

Chicago Reader: Best of Chicago 2021

Anti-Cruelty has been nominated for "Best Pet Adoption or Animal Shelter" and "Best Chicago TikTok" in The Reader's Best of Chicago.

Chicago Dog-Friendly Treat Pass

Does your dog love to explore? Grab the free Chicago Dog-Friendly Treat Pass from Sidewalk Dog and grab free treats for you and your pup all over Chicago! 

Chicago Dog First Fridays

Waived large dog fees every first Friday over the summer!

Chicago Dog Days of Summer

Join Anti-Cruelty at our River North Adoption Center and in the South Loop at our Every Day Adoption Center for Chicago Dog Days of Summer, where all dog fees will be waived, and hours will be extended at our River North location!

Chewing

Chewing is a normal dog behavior. However, it doesn’t have to be a destructive behavior. Redirecting your dog’s chewing onto appropriate items prevents your most prized possessions from suffering the wrath of your chewing pup.  Puppies especially have an urge to chew. As responsible pet owners, it…

CBD For Animals

With the legalized sale of marijuana in Illinois, there has been raised awareness about the impact on animals. There has been limited research on the use of CBD in animals although several veterinary colleges are in the process of conducting research on the effectiveness of CBD to treat symptoms in…

Cats Who Are Active At Night

Is your cat waking you at 2 a.m.? At the crack of dawn does he or she race from one end of the house to the other or demand that you get out of bed and feed her NOW? You are not alone. Here are a few tips to help both you and your feline friend get a little more shut eye at night. Health Check. If…

Cats, Pregnancy and Toxoplasmosis

If you are expecting a baby, you have probably heard of toxoplasmosis. Since the disease can be transmitted via contact with cat feces, many pregnant women are told to lower their risk by giving away their cat or by putting their cat outside. Neither is necessary. Rather than resorting to extreme…

Cats and Play

Play time is critical for a cat’s wellbeing. Play provides physical and mental stimulation, teaches them important skills, prevents behavioral problems, helps adopted cats bond to a new family, and helps shy cats come out of their shells. There’s actually a lot of important stuff going on while…

Cat-Proofing Your Home

Before bringing home your new feline friend, make sure your home is prepared for your new cat’s curiosity.  Keep toxic foods and other items that may be harmful to your cat’s health in cabinets or other areas your cat cannot get into. For more information about foods and plants that are toxic to…

Cat Wands

Easy To Make Wand Toys Cats love to stalk and hunt prey – even it’s it’s made of shiny plastics and paper! For this reason we’ve designed these easy to make wand toys to help engage the cats currently in our care…

Cat Shopping List

Congratulations on bringing home a new family member! With all the fun and excitement a new cat brings, it is easy to fall short in being fully prepared. Here is a list of basic items that will help make your cat’s transition period as smooth as possible. Food and Water Dish: In general, stainless…

Cat's Pride

Cat Clicker Training Tips

Clicker training is a positive reinforcement method of training. Studies have shown that animals respond best when an action is followed by a reward. The animal is therefore more likely to perform an action if they believe it will be followed by something good, such as a tasty treat. In clicker…

Caring for Your Senior Pet

As pets age, they become more susceptible to a variety health issues. Health problems that can affect older pets include arthritis, cancer, heart disease, kidney/urinary tract disease, liver disease, diabetes, joint or bone disease, senility, and weakness. However, with proper…

Careers and Internships

Compassion in Action Anti-Cruelty is looking for people who support our goal to protect and care for animals in need. As Chicago’s oldest and most comprehensive animal shelter, we have been helping Chicago’s pets since 1899. Our mission is to build a community of caring by helping pets and…

Canines For Kindness

There is nothing better than watching animals who are trained with patience, positivity and kindness! Canines for Kindness unites our humane education team with renowned local trainer Jeff Jenkins to show how to take kindness to the next level.

Canine Parvovirus

Canine Parvovirus, “parvo”, is a serious and highly contagious disease. Disease transmission occurs through direct dog-to-dog contact or contact with contaminated feces (stool), environments or people. Canine Parvovirus does not affect people. Common Signs and Symptoms Lethargy Loss of…

Canine Enrichment

Canine enrichment is a great way to reduce your dog’s stress and boredom. Like puzzles do for us, canine enrichment offers your dog the opportunity to exercise his brain while also having fun.  Canine enrichment can help with a wide variety of behavioral issues including destruction, barking,…

Canine Distemper

Canine Distemper Disease is a very serious disease that affects the nervous, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems of a dog or a puppy. Canine Distemper affects many species of wildlife other than dogs and spreads through airborne exposure (such as sneezing or coughing) or by sharing food or…