Leash Training Your Cat

What you need: Leash training a cat is different from leash training a dog and therefore requires different equipment. Make sure you use equipment that is specifically designed for cats. YES: a well-fitted cat harness NO: a small dog harness YES: A lightweight, nylon or cloth leash NO: chain…

Learning Resources

Resources for Parents and Teachers   Anti-Cruelty's Humane Education Department offers a variety of resources for parents, educators, animal welfare professionals, and others interested in spreading the message of care and compassion throughout their communities…

Laura Nedli

Laura Nedli is the Vice President of Accountability and Transparency and Chief Financial Officer at Anti-Cruelty where she is responsible for the organization’s accountability and transparency to its constituencies and the community and ensures the optimal effective and efficient use of the…

Lakeview East Adopt and Shop

Join us at the 3nd Annual Adopt and Shop event in Lakeview East on June 15th from 11AM to 3PM! Discover Broadway transformed into a haven for pet lovers, stretching between Belmont and Hawthorne. Get ready for a day packed with furry friends, exciting deals, and delightful treats for both humans…

Kitty Sachets

Easy To Make Sachets During their stay at Anti-Cruelty, cats are provided with a variety of enrichment items to make their time with us more pleasant. Kitty sachets, being small and filled with catnip, make a great toy for a cat currently living in a kennel on-site. These easy to make sachets will…

Kitty & Puppy Party

Throughout the fall, we’re opening our space to all who need a “cuteness break” with puppies, kittens, and adoptable dogs during the workday. Stop by our shelter on select dates and, for a small donation, you’ll get extra doses of animal affection to get you to the weekend…and a special Halloween…

Kitty or Canine Condo

A gift of $1,000 provides annual care for the residents of a kitty or canine condo located in Anti-Cruelty's River North Adoption Center at 510 N. LaSalle in Chicago.   A small plaque, placed on the kennel (with your quote or tribute), recognizes your gift for a period of one year. To make a…

Kitten Socialization

Like babies, kittens are not born understanding the world and how to behave. It is up to us to help them flourish and develop into friendly and confident companions. Well-socialized kittens are more likely to grow up to be friendly and social adult cats who are easy to handle. The best time to…

Kitten Shower

Due to the mild winter, we're expecting an influx of hundreds of kittens in the next several months. You can help by either attending the Kitten Shower event on May 7 or by donating supplies and/or funds to help us care for these homeless (and oftentimes motherless) felines. 

Kindness Delivered: Amazon Adoption Event

Join us on Saturday, May 11 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at our River North Adoption Center for Kindness Delivered: Amazon Adoption Event.

Kids Who Care

Our Community of Caring  Are you looking for a way for your family to get involved in our community of caring? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Anti-Cruelty’s Kids Who Care program offers families an opportunity to engage in our work while providing valuable education to kids and…

Kids Who Care

Are you looking for a way for your family to get involved in our community of caring? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Anti-Cruelty's Kids Who Care program offers families an opportunity to engage in our work while providing valuable education to kids and adults alike!

Kids Who Care

Our Community of Caring  Are you looking for a way for your family to get involved in our community of caring? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Anti-Cruelty’s Kids Who Care program offers families an opportunity to engage in our work while providing valuable education to kids and…

Kennel Quilt Donations

Individuals from the TQPM Small Kennel Quilts group have sent in hundreds of kennel quilts to help keep our cats comfortable during their stay with us. These quilts will be used throughout the shelter as well as in other housing…

Keeping Cats Off Countertops and Tables

The first step in keeping your cat off countertops and tables is to remove any opportunity or temptation. As responsible pet owners, we want to give our pets the best chance possible to behave well.  Make sure all your food items are put away or stored in cat-proof containers such as Tupperware or…

Keep Your Pet Busy this Winter

Chicago winter is upon us which means less time outside with our furry friends and more time spent snuggling indoors. At the same time, keeping your pets active is so important. Here are some helpful tips to help keep your pet active during the winter.

Junior Crafting Crew

Become a Junior Crafting Crew Member! If you’re looking for a one-day, on-site volunteer opportunity with the Anti-Cruelty, consider signing your club or class up to become a Junior Crafting Crew! Our Junior Crafting Crew sessions enable youth clubs or classes to help shelter animals in a…

Jumping Up

Jumping up on people is a natural form of greeting for a dog. When dogs approach each other, they often sniff each other’s face and ears. Since people walk upright, dogs frequently feel the need to jump up in order to say hello. It is important to teach your dog that the proper way to greet a human…

July Is Lost Pet Prevention Month

Pets can get lost for a number of reasons, but it is how you get them back that matters the most. Microchipping is an easy way to make sure you get your four-legged friend back ASAP! 

July 4th Pet Safety Tips

Fireworks, Thunderstorms, and Big Booms, Oh My! How to Navigate Loud Noises That Scare Your Pet   Many dogs and cats experience anxiety when they hear sudden, loud noises. With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, more people will be gathering for holiday parties where fireworks may be set…

Join Us for The Essentials of Low Stress Handling Workshop

Sally J. Foote, DVM CABC-IAABC presents The Essentials of Low Stress Handling. This workshop will include live demonstrations of low stress techniques for cats and dogs, emergency care low stress handling, and behavior intervention plans for general practice. 

Investigations

Introducing Your Dog to A New Baby

You’ve mastered dog parenting, now it’s time for the human kind. Introducing a new member to the pack does not have to be a stressful experience. By providing a slow and steady introduction, the result can be enriching for both your dog and your child. Here are a few quick tips to make the…

Introducing Your Cat To A New Baby

You’ve mastered cat-parenting, now it’s time for the human kind. Introducing a new member to your pride does not have to be a stressful experience. By providing a slow and steady introduction, the result can be enriching for both your cat and your child. Here are a few quick tips to make the…

Introducing: Pajama Parties

Pajama Parties is a new initiative that will be implemented in 2019 where trained volunteers will bring an adoptable dog home for a one night sleepover. Pajama Parties will help dogs take a break from the shelter life.  Volunteers will offer their overnight guests a chance to curl up on a couch, go…