The History of Anti-Cruelty Volunteers

The Golden Years: Caring For Your Senior Companion

Like fine wines, our companion animals only get better with age. (That’s why we call them the Golden Years, right?)  As pets get older, they require our extra love, care, and attention. Companion animals begin to show age-related changes anywhere from seven to twelve years old. Generally, larger…

The Essentials of Low Stress Handling

This workshop is designed to teach individuals who work with animals tips on techniques ways to reduce stress while handling animals. 

The Dog & Funny Show with Doug Bass

Doug Bass, is a stand-up comedian, Actor, and professional dog walker. He wrangles celebrity dogs in L.A. all while getting easily annoyed by the “Pet-Peeves” of life and he can’t wait to tell you all about it! Born and raised in New Jersey, He spends his days with his beloved Shih-Tzu "Waffles"…

The Dog & Funny Show with Doug Bass

Doug Bass, is a stand-up comedian, Actor, and professional dog walker. He wrangles celebrity dogs in L.A. all while getting easily annoyed by the “Pet-Peeves” of life and he can’t wait to tell you all about it! Born and raised in New Jersey, He spends his days with his beloved Shih Tzu "Waffles"…

In the Community

Helping Pets with Community Outreach If you’re looking for a way to get involved outside of the shelter or are currently unable to make a one-year commitment to one of our on-site programs, consider taking part in one of our off-site volunteer programs. From helping with community outreach as a…

Thanksgiving Day Tips for Your Pet

Pay attention to the food. Most of the hazards for pets related to Thanksgiving involve the delicious food we enjoy as humans. Turkey is often stuffed and basted in fats to crisp the skin and make the meat moist which is…

Thank you to The Grey Muzzle Organization!

As dogs age, their teeth begin to erode and decay. If not addressed, this could cause some major future health issues like kidney or heart disease stem from poor dental hygiene, and these health concerns are seen primarily in senior dogs. Currently,…

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Teens Who Care

Perfect Way for Teens to Give Back Do you want to be part of an organization that has been committed to caring for and protecting animals since 1899? The Teens Who Care program may be the perfect way for you to give back!  The Teens Who Care volunteer program gives teens ages 13–17 an opportunity…

Team Anti-Cruelty 2025

OUR MARATHON TEAM IS CURRENTLY FULL Join the Wait List to be notified of open spots in the future!   Perks include: Race registration fee paid for by Anti-Cruelty Team meet & greets throughout training Group or virtual training through Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA)…

Teaching Your Cat to Come To You

Teaching your cat to come is a very nifty behavior to instill in him. Calling a kitten when it is contemplating climbing the drapes or jumping on the dog is a terrific way to prevent bad habits from forming; it also saves you time from searching every nook and cranny of the house for your hiding…

Teaching Empathy and Compassion

“Teaching a child not to step on a caterpillar is as valuable to the child as it is to the caterpillar.” -Bradley Miller Why is it important to foster empathy in children?  Children who are empathetic are more resilient, confident and better…

Teaching “Drop It”

Is your dog a notorious thief around your house? Do you often find yourself chasing your canine companion around trying to get back what he stole? It’s times like these that will make you grateful for taking the time to train your mischievous canine to “Drop It.”  Here’s a couple tricks to make…

Surgery Instructions

Following Instructions People who have scheduled an appointment for a spay or neuter surgery for their pets should follow these instructions before bringing their cats or dogs into the clinic. Failure to follow pre-surgery instructions may result in a need to cancel your pet's surgery…

Super Adoption Saturday

Get ready for the biggest pet adoption event in Greater Chicagoland! Join us at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, Illinois, on Saturday, September 28, from 10am-5pm for Super Adoption Saturday. This exciting event brings together animal shelters from across the tri-state and Chicagoland…

Successful Cleaning to Remove Pet Odor and Stains

All pets make mistakes. However, sometimes these mistakes can lead to further errors if they are not cleaned up properly. Machine-washable items: Add one one-pound box of baking soda to your regular detergent and wash the items as normal.  If this does not work, try washing the items again with…