C.A.R.E.- Chicago Area Animal Shelters

If you are looking for a pet, please try an animal shelter. Please call first and confirm the address, hours and adoption policies before going. Make sure to ask for directions.

If you've lost a pet, call the animal shelters in your area. Some shelters will take information over the phone, some you may have to physically go to. In Chicago, call police precincts also. Place ads in local newspapers and make posters giving a description and the area where last seen. Post in grocery stores, train stations and parks where large numbers of people will see it.

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SUBURBAN NORTH & WEST

C.A.R.E./Evanston Animal Shelter
2310 Oakton, Evanston, IL
847-705-2653
Mon - Thurs 6 pm - 8 pm; Sat & Sun noon - 3:30 pm
www.care-evanston.org

Adopt-A-Pet, Inc.
North/Northwest Suburbs & Chicago North
847-870-8999
P.O. Box 408, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Call for information and appt
www.adoptapet-il.org

The Buddy Foundation
P.O. Box 334, Arlington Heights, IL 60006
847-813-7206
Call for information and appt
http://thebuddyfoundation.sc102.info/

Save-a-Pet
31664 North Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL
847-740-7788
Mon, Wed, Fri 1 - 5 pm; Tues, Thurs 1 - 8 pm; Sat, Sun 11 am - 6 pm
www.save-a-pet-il.org

Animal Care League
1013 Garfield, Oak Park, IL 60304
708-848-8155
Tues, Wed, Fri 12 pm - 6 pm; Thurs 12 pm - 7:30 pm; Sat 11 am - 5 pm; (Sun & Mon Closed)
http://www.animalcareleague.org/

Strays Halfway House Network of Foster Homes
Schaumburg and environs
630-351-3150
Call for information and appt.
www.strayshh.org

Kay's Animal Shelter
2705 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL
847-259-2907
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/IL348.html

Orphans of the Storm
2200 Riverwoods Rd, Deerfield, IL
847-945-0235
Daily 11 am - 5 pm
www.orphansofthestorm.org

Helping Paws Animal Welfare Association
257 King Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-459-2641
Mon, Weds - Sun 12 pm - 4 pm; (Closed Tuesdays)
www.helpingpaws.net

Heartland Animal Shelter
2975 N Milwaukee, Northbrook, IL 60062
847-296-6400
Tues, Thurs, Fri 4 pm - 7 pm; Sat - Sun 12 pm - 4 pm; (Closed Mon & Weds)
http://www.heartlandanimalshelter.net/

Assisi Animal Foundation and Cageless No-Kill Shelter
P.O. Box 143, Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0143
815-455-9411
www.assisi.org

Anderson Animal Shelter
1000 S. LaFox St. (Rte. 31), South Elgin, IL 60177
847-697-2880
Mon & Thurs 2 pm - 8 pm; Tues & Fri 12 pm - 6 pm; Sat - Sun 11 am - 4 pm (Closed Weds)
www.andersonanimalshelter.org

PACT Humane Society
Operates in PetSmart Darien, Schaumburg/Woodfield,
Schaumburg/Barrington Rd
PO Box 841
Downers Grove, IL 60615
630-375-7017
www.pacthumanesociety.org/

Chicago Animal Care and Control
2741 South Western Ave, Chicago, IL
312-747-1406
Adoptions Mon - Fri 4 pm - 7 pm; Sat - Sun noon - 3 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cacc.html
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/IL132.html

Anti-Cruelty Society
510 N LaSalle (at Grand), Chicago, IL
312-644-8338
Mon - Fri noon - 7 pm; Sat - Sun noon - 5 pm
www.anticruelty.org

Red Door Animal Shelter
Cats, Rabbits and Dogs
2410 W. Lunt, Chicago, IL 60645
773-764-2242
Mon - Thurs 1 pm - 5 pm; Fri - Sun 12 pm - 4 pm
www.reddoorshelter.org

PAWS Chicago (Pets Are Worth Saving)
PAWS Chicago Adoption & Humane Center
1997 N Clybourn, Chicago, IL 60614
773-935-PAWS (7297)
Mon - Fri noon - 7 pm; Sat - Sun 11 am - 5 pm
www.pawschicago.org

Tree House Animal Foundation (Cats only)
Uptown: 1212 W. Carmen, Chicago, IL 60640
773-784-5488
Mon - Fri 12 pm - 8 pm; Sat - Sun noon - 6 pm
Bucktown: 1629 N. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
773- 227-5535
Wed - Sun noon - 7 pm; Sat - Sun noon - 6 pm
www.treehouseanimals.org

Felines (Cats only)
6379 N. Paulina, Chicago, IL 60660
773-465-4132
Mon - Sun 12:30 pm - 6 pm
www.felinesinc.org

APA's Harmony House for Cats
3809 N Kedzie, Chicago, IL
773-463-6667
Weds & Thurs 2 pm - 5 pm; Sat - Sun 1 pm - 5 pm
(Closed Mon, Tues, Fri)
www.hhforcats.org

Chicago Canine Rescue Foundation
Chicagoland Area
773-697-8848
Contact for information and appointment
www.chicagocaninerescue.org

ARFhouse
Network of Foster Homes
Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs
www.arfhousechicago.org

Hinsdale Humane Society
630-323-5630
22 North Elm Street, Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
Tues 2 - 8 pm; Wed - Fri noon - 6 pm; Sat - Sun 10 am - 4 pm
www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org

Animal Welfare League
10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL
708-636-8586
Mon - Fri noon - 8 pm; Sat 11 am - 6 pm; Sun 11 am - 5 om
www.animalwelfareleague.com

Naperville Humane Society
1620 W. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563
630-420-8989
Mon, Thurs 5 pm - 8 pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 1 pm - 6 pm; Sat - Sun 12 pm - 4 pm
www.napervillehumanesociety.org

A.D.O.P.T.
420 Industrial Drive, Naperville IL, 60563
630-355-2299
Check website for adoption hours
www.adoptpetshelter.org

ALTERNATIVE PETS

Refuge for Saving the Wildlife, Inc.
Psittacine birds
Northbrook
847-509-1026
www.rescuethebirds.org/

Red Door Animal Shelter
2410 W. Lunt, Chicago, IL 60645
773-764-2242
Mon - Thurs 1 pm - 5 pm; Fri - Sun 12 pm - 4 pm
www.reddoorshelter.org

REPTILES

Chicago Herpetological Society
Adoptions - Linda Malawy
630-717-9955
www.chicagoherp.org

Internet

Adopt A Pet
Enter your ZIP Code to search for animals in your area. Many smaller rescue groups who don't have a shelter facility post on this site.
http://www.adoptapet.com